Letters: A superfluity of archdeacons while churches are emptied even of pews

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'In 2020 there are more bishops than in 1900, despite there being fewer clergy and smaller congregations.' 📬 Read our letters to the editor 👇

SIR – I do not always share the views of Giles Fraser , but his article on the future of the Church of England parochial system makes many points that which the Church would do well to take on board.

 

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Jobs for the boys at the best trough

Perhaps BorisJohnson could retrain these excess bishops as nurses and/or police officers to cover the shortfall in these areas?

Fancy getting paid for doing literally nothing? There's a religion for that.

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