Dates confirmed for consecration and enthronement of new bishop

Patricia Hillas will take oath at York Minster in October ahead of November service on Island

A date has been confirmed for the consecration of the next Bishop of Sodor and Man.

Bishop-designate Patricia Hillas will take the oath on 10 October at a service at York Minster, confirming her appointment to the role.

That will be followed by an enthronement service at Cathedral Isle of Man on Saturday 16 November.

The Diocese of Sodor and Man says the on-Island event will be ticketed, with more details to be released in due course.