Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Cherry Vann Elected Archbishop: First Woman, LGBTQ+ Cleric
Cherry Vann has been elected as the archbishop of the Church in Wales.
This makes her the first woman and LGBTQ+ cleric to hold this important position in any of Britain's Anglican churches.
She will be responsible for addressing key issues within the church, which were highlighted in recent reports.
Vann, who was one of the first women ordained as priests in the Church of England, brings experience from her previous role as Archdeacon of Rochdale.
She is known for her support of LGBTQ+ people through her affiliation with the Open Table Network.
She replaces Andrew John, who resigned earlier this year.
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- Who
- Cherry Vann.
- What
- Cherry Vann was elected as Archbishop of the Church in Wales, becoming the first woman and LGBTQ+ cleric in this role in Britain.
- When
- Elected on Wednesday.
- Where
- Wales.
- Why
- To lead the Church in Wales following the resignation of Andrew John.
- New Role
- Archbishop of Church in Wales
- Firsts
- First woman and LGBTQ+ cleric to lead British Anglican Church
- Previous Role
- Archdeacon of Rochdale
- Affiliation
- Open Table Network
- Replaces
- Andrew John
- Partner
- Wendy