The Right Reverend Anthony Crockett
The news of the death of Anthony, our Bishop, has come as a grievous blow. For almost four years he has served this Diocese with his own unique blend of distinction and delight. During this short time he has given the Church a renewed confidence in its mission. He has been an inspiration to regular worshippers, to those who look to the Church for support and guidance, and, above all, to the clergy who serve the parishes and communities of this Diocese. Although his time with us seems cruelly short, his ministry as our Bishop has been immensely fruitful and has made a lasting impression that will continue to sustain us long into the future. He has bourn his illness over the past year and more with courage and determination, with an unwavering confidence and trust in God, and an unremitting concern for the clergy and people of the Diocese. In our Bishop we have been given a unique gift from God: a man of vision, energy and wisdom. We can only be thankful for all that he has given us.
Our immediate concern is for Caroline and the family, who are feeling the acute absence of a greatly loved husband and father. We assure them not only of our love and prayers at this time of heartbreak and uncertainty, but also of our commitment to support them in whatever way we can in the future.
The Very Reverend Alun Hawkins, Dean of Bangor
The Venerable Meurig Llwyd Williams, Archdeacon of Bangor
The Venerable Emyr Wyn Rowlands, Archdeacon of Meirionnydd
Ms Stella Schultz, Diocesan Secretary