Buildings will not transfer. When an incumbent resigns, the benefice will be subject to sequestration. Any departures "will not change the fact that the trusts [under which parish halls and houses are held] are for C of E purposes". Moreover, "It is a general principle of law that . . . where a charity is established for C of E purposes, only members of the C of E should act as its trustees."

Buildings will not transfer. When an incumbent resigns, the benefice will be subject to sequestration. Any departures "will not change the fact that the trusts [under which parish halls and houses are held] are for C of E purposes". Moreover, "It is a general principle of law that . . . where a charity is established for C of E purposes, only members of the C of E should act as its trustees."

Thank you for coming this morning. We thought that today would be the most appropriate day to meet the new Ordinary of the new Personal Ordinariate. That was announced in Rome at the same time, and Keith Newton as the new Ordinary. So I want to introduce you to Fr Keith and leave the rest in his hands.

Father Keith said: