BBCFormer Wales Archbishop has told the BBC that his decision to retire was correct for himself and the church.
Talk to BBC Radio Cymru’s BWRW GolwgAndrew John said that the verdict has impressed him.
He said, “It has been very painful and my mental health has faced in a way that I have never experienced before, but this is the result of big decision making,” he said.
He announced that he was Retired with immediate effect A week before the publication of summary Two important reports “A culture in which sexual boundaries looked blurred”, excessive alcohol consumption, as well as Bangore Cathedral mentions for the protection of governance and safety.
While there is no suggestion that the archbishop behaved unfairly, the representative body of the church stated that “Bangore’s state should have leadership, processes and changes in governance”.
After the publishing summary, he faced criticism and called to call, with a call for one Independent investigation In the state.
Archbishop, who would also step down as a bishop of Bangore next month, said that he had very few options besides going.
“To appear in the meeting and [to] Was calling people more or less like being in a nightmare, “he said.
“I know those who were in that meeting.
“I don’t think I had a chance to explain the changes we had and how many complex things, but have heard from them that I do not want to be a problem for them.
“I think this is a good decision for the future.”
He said that he did not feel that he had the opportunity to emphasize the reforms that had already been built and regretted that what was happening was not more open with the press to explain what was happening.
The former Archbishop said that it was difficult, the church needs to show the whistleblower, which he said in confidence.
He said that he did not know about the “Culture of Drinking” around the singers in Bangore Cathedral.
He said, “The idea that they went out after critical services, that they hurt me for a long time,” he said.
“It gives a bad feeling of the province. It was a shock to hear about heavy drinking in the state.”
He said that the allegations of people making unfair jokes around the children were “unacceptable” and changes in culture were necessary.
He admitted that financial mismanagement was a problem and “a lot of mistakes were made”.
But he said that he was not sad that about 20,000 pounds were spent on two trips for Rome and a Dublin.
“I am not sad, because Suba decided those three trips,” he said.
“It is not extraordinary with a journey of 20 people.”
‘These things happened under my watch’
He admitted that he did not pay enough attention to the cathedral, but said it was below for his role as archbishop, which meant wide interests.
When asked what his biggest regret was, he said that there was no structure in the cathedral to deal with some issues and he was part of the problem.
“It hurts me that these things happened under my watch and I have to live with it,” he said.
“Bangore is a magnificent state.
“Damage done to the Suba, because I did not pay enough attention to the problems, there is a burden I will take.”
He said that he felt that the change would take years, but to ensure that the church would have to work together that the change took place.
He said he did not feel that he was abused, but he said that he was surprised by some of the comments directed to him on social media.
“It is very difficult to see what people are saying on social media.
“I am a bishop and a leader in church, these things have happened during my tenure, so it is only right to give someone else an opportunity to take responsibility for the future.”
