The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has spoken of his shock at the news of the death of Fr Paul Bennett in Trecynon, nr Aberdare in Wales yesterday, and has said that the family will be in his prayers.
‘The news of Fr Paul’s death has come as an appalling shock. I know something of his devoted and selfless ministry in testing conditions, and I can well understand the depth of grief felt by local people, both church members and others in the community. Fr Paul's family will be especially in our prayers here at Lambeth as they come to terms with this terrible tragedy.’
Item from: Lambeth Palace