Martin Gorick will be the new Bishop of Dudley.

In a special service at Southwark Cathedral, he was ordained and consecrated as a bishop by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Archbishop explained the role of a bishop as one who is called to serve and care for the flock of Christ; to nurture God’s people in the life of the Spirit and lead them in the way of holiness and to proclaim the gospel boldly, confront injustice and work for righteousness and peace in all the world.

“I’m delighted to be joining Bishop John and the people of Dudley along with all across the Diocese of Worcester as we discover together how best to be the Church for England in this new decade,” he said.

“I look forward to the church playing its part in the regeneration of Britain’s heartland in the West Midlands, and to working in partnership with all people of good will”