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<p>Diocesan bishops are appointed by the Crown on the advice of the Prime Minister
following a recruitment process overseen by the Crown Nominations Commission. Every
effort is made to appoint suitable candidates swiftly, however an interregnum is often
necessary to allow the Vacancy in See Committee to consult on and produce an up to
date statement of needs. Suffragan bishop appointments are overseen by the diocesan
bishop, who is required to present a role description to the Dioceses Commission so
that an assessment can be made of mission and ministry needs, capacity and resources
in the diocese. Parish priest appointments are a matter for diocesan bishops.</p>
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