Conservative Diocese group says , `` Though it grieves us , it comes as no surprise '' The Rev . York John Sentamu is named as the Episcopal Church first woman bishop . Lane : `` On decades ... I am very conscious of all those who have gone before me '' She will be consecrated as a bishop on January 26 . Her appointment closes a thorny chapter in the church 's recent history .
Conservative Diocese group says , `` Though it grieves us , it comes as no surprise '' The Rev . York John Sentamu is named as the Episcopal Church first woman bishop . Lane : `` On decades ... I am very conscious of all those who have gone before me '' Her appointment closes a thorny chapter in the church 's recent history .