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What recent steps the Church of England has taken to increase the number of ordinands.
There are 1,100 clergy in training in 2022-23, and £10.3 million has been given to 25 dioceses to fund more curacy posts and £4.3 million has been given to 19 dioceses to make sure that clergy leaving training have a post of first responsibility.
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In Old Bexley and Sidcup, there are many churches and faith leaders supporting the community. One such church is St Mary the Virgin in Bexley celebrating its 900th anniversary.
Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking them all and congratulating St Mary the Virgin church and parish in Bexley village, which celebrates an incredible 900th anniversary this year?
St Mary the Virgin in Bexley will be celebrating its 900th anniversary with the Bishop of Rochester in November. It is a dedicated church known for its impressive youth work, commended by Andrew Selous and appreciated greatly by the community.
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