Bishop's parting words with Island
The Island's Lord Bishop bids a final farewell to Mann on his last official day in office today.
Bishop Robert Paterson is retiring after eight years, leaving the Island to start the next chapter of his life in England.
In leaving, he's reiterated his view that the cost of upkeep for decaying church buildings should be partly met by the Manx government.
Bishop Robert says if the community wants the structures to survive long-term, the money should be found from the public purse - not church-goers alone.
He says in future, traditional churches many not be needed for worship, as church attendance is changing:
Hillberry crash death ruled to be suicide
'Progress was not consistent across all services': Manx Care publishes annual report
Court formally orders supervised recount
Police 'making enquiries' after report woman was cornered in pub toilet