An interim Bishop of Liverpool is set to be appointed next month.
Rt Rev Ruth Worsley will be placed in temporary charge of the city’s diocese in the wake of Dr John Perumbalath’s controversial resignation last month.
Dr Perumbalath stepped down just days after historic accusations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him in a Channel 4 documentary.
Although he firmly denied the claims, he announced the decision to retire in the ‘best interests’ of the diocese as well as his personal and family health.
Bishop Worsley is currently serving as an equivalent minister in Taunton but was confirmed as the first-ever suffragen Bishop of Wigan on Friday.
Previously, she has served as an Acting Bishop in both Bath and Coventry.
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell added: “To all those affected by the events that have led us here, I offer my heartfelt prayers.
“The clergy and people of the Diocese of Liverpool have been in my prayers as well. This is a time for healing and for facing the challenges ahead together.
“I am deeply grateful to Bishop Ruth for offering her leadership and to the Diocese of Bath and Wells for releasing her to support Liverpool in this time of change.”