Conservative Anglican group says , ` ` Though it grieves us , it comes as no surprise '' The Rev . Margaret Lane is named as the Church of England 's first female bishop . `` Though it grieves us , it comes as no surprise . Lane : ` ` On this historic day ... I am very conscious of all those who have come before me '' Her appointment closes a thorny chapter in the church 's recent history .
Conservative Anglican group says , ` ` Though it grieves us , it comes as no surprise '' The Rev . Margaret Lane is named as the Church of England 's first female bishop . Lane : ` ` On this historic day ... I am very conscious of all those who have come before me '' Her appointment closes a thorny chapter in the church 's recent history .