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'Any excuse to go to pub' culture at crisis-hit cathedral
People who sang with the choir at Bangor Cathedral have told the BBC there "seemed to be any excuse to bring out the wine" ...
Church with a drinking problem: Inside UK's Bangor Cathedral boozy choir culture
Bangor Cathedral faces scrutiny following reports of inappropriate behavior, including a drinking ritual called "seven last ...
Exit painful amid church crisis, says ex-archbishop
He announced he was retiring with immediate effect just over a week ago after the publication of the summaries of two ...
Former Archbishop describes calls to resign as a 'nightmare', as Church in Wales rocked by crisis
Archbishop, Andrew John, told BBC Radio Cymru his described his decision to step down as " very painful". | ITV News Wales ...
Priests indulged in ‘binge drinking culture’ and played ‘seven last shots of Christ’ at Welsh cathedral
Priests indulged in ‘binge drinking culture’ and played ‘seven last shots of Christ’ at Welsh cathedral - Former singers at ...
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Bangor Cathedral had 'binge drinking culture' at diocese - BBC
Esmé Byrd was a lay clerk at Bangor Cathedral for six months and regularly sang with the choir until leaving in January 2023. The 29-year-old said the culture and attitude to alcohol was "deeply ...
Archbishop of Wales retires following Bangor Cathedral concerns
Andrew John confirmed he would also step down from his role as Bishop of Bangor on 31st August. | ITV News Wales ...
Church in Wales calls for investigation of diocese
The Church in Wales has called for a series of reviews and investigations of Bangor diocese and cathedral. The Archbishop of ...
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Statement from the Representative Body of the Church in Wales on Bangor Cathedral
The Representative Body of the Church in Wales met on Tuesday June 24 to consider, among other matters, the situation at ...