Diocesan statement regarding a priest convicted of drink-driving

Following the publication of an article in a national newspaper on Monday 24 November, we can confirm that the Revd Sion Hughes-Carew has been convicted of a drink-driving offence.

The matter has now concluded in court. This behaviour falls short of the highest standards of personal and professional conduct expected of our clergy.

This situation is being taken very seriously, and a formal disciplinary process is now underway, as required by the Clergy Discipline Measure (CDM). In accordance with usual practice, this process is being conducted by an external bishop.

The Bishop of Lincoln has been named in the article, but he was not directly involved in the drink-driving incident.

As this incident is now the subject of the CDM process, we are unable to comment on specific details.

We understand that this will be an unsettling time. Pastoral support and guidance is being offered to all concerned, and will always be available for those who need it.

We pray for all those who are affected by this news, mindful of our calling to love and serve one another in Christ’s name.

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