New Bishop for Nelson

Peter Eves Sutton has returned to Nelson, He left Nelson 25 years ago when he completed his studies as a boarder at Nelson College. He returned to become Nelson's eighth Bishop and for him, his family, and for those who saw him consecrated in Christ Church Cathedral, his return was a memorable one.

From all parts of New Zealand, Bishops of the Church of England assembled in Nelson for the consecration and enthronement ceremonies. These were presided over by the Primate, Archbishop N. A. Lesser. The cathedral was packed by laity and clergy for the impressive ceremonies, and thousands who were not present were also able to participate through the medium of television. Powerful lights around the sanctuary enhanced the brilliant colours of the scarlet-clad Bishops and choir-members.

The consecration service lasted nearly two hours, at the end of which the Rt Rev P. E. Sutton, eighth Bishop of Nelson, was led from the cathedral by the hand by Archbishop Lesser. Outside he received the congratulations of the people and clergy and the attentions of photographers, anxious to put on film the final chapter of the morning's great occasion. In the evening the cathedral was again packed for another very colourful ceremony, Bishop Sutton's enthronement.

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The Bishop in mitre and robes, a few minutes after his enthronement. Above, the Cross of St George stands out bravely from the flagpole of the new cathedral tower on the morning of a great day for Bishop Sutton – and for Nelson,

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As the Bishop-elect kneels before Archbishop Lesser, all the Bishops lay their hands on

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Led by the cross bearer, the Ven Archdeacon H. F. Ault, Bishop Sutton is led by the hand out of the cathedral by the Archbishop.

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A pause for a family photograph: Mrs Sutton, Bishop Sutton, and their son Michael.