My father would have been made a bishop much earlier than he was had it not been for me and my image.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I did think of becoming a priest quite late on, when other boys were thinking of knocking over fences and going out with girls. I would have made a very good bishop: nice housekeeper, nice clothes - god, the clothes.
The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have appeared well in public.
People have described me as a management bishop but I say to my critics, Jesus was a management expert too.
I was an altar boy. My mother wanted me to be a priest. I am very Christian and Catholic... I'm very faithful.
I was everything, patriarch, priest, father and judge.
I think I became a Catholic to annoy my father.
You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment.
Let's be clear, I'm one of the thicker bishops in the Church of England.
Ah, bless you, Sister, may all your sons be bishops.
We were like bishops of opposite color.