1978 Press Photo Canon Mary Simpson first women priest to preach at the Abbey

Canon Mary Simpson first women priest to preach at the Abbey: Canon Mary Michael Simpson 52, of the Amercian Episcopal church, assisting at holy communion yesterday at St Margaret's Westminster,with the Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev Hugh Mon~~fiore, presiding.Yesterday she became the first women priest to occupy the pulpit in Westminster Abbey her arrival in Britain last were brought into the open a clash of opinion among leading bishops.Bishop montefiore is supported by the bishops of Winchester, Worcester and Liverpool in advancing the case for women's ordination. Photo shows Canon Mary Michael Simpson the first women priest to preach in the pulpit in westminister Abbey.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 04-04-1978.



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