Seal of confession debated at CoE House of Bishops meeting

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The Bishop of Oswestry spent Tuesday & Wednesday this week [21-22 Oct 2024] at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hoddesdon, north of London, attending a meeting of the House of Bishops. Amongst other things, the Seal of the Sacrament of Confession was debated. The Bishop, along with his brother bishops of The Society, stressed the crucial importance of the absolute confidentiality of the Seal, arguing and lobbying strongly for its retention.