Priest Resigns Post (Press, 22 July 1980)
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Summary: Priest Resigns Post (Press, 22 July 1980)
The Rev. John Palmer, an Anglican priest from Dunedin, has resigned from his position in Caversham. His resignation comes after he publicly supported Father Felix Donnelly, a Roman Catholic priest from Auckland, regarding issues related to homosexuality earlier in 1980. Notably, Father Palmer had made headlines by painting the phrase “Father Felix; Freedom Fighter” on his fence, indicating his endorsement of Father Donnelly's stance. The announcement of Father Palmer's resignation was made by the Bishop of Dunedin, the Rt Rev. P. W. Mann, during his presidential address at the first day of the Synod of the diocese of Dunedin. Bishop Mann noted that Father Palmer had opted for months of unpaid leave following what were described as “personal difficulties with questions of ethics and authority.” Rev. John Palmer was ordained just in November 1979, making his tenure in the Caversham post relatively short. His departure highlights the tensions surrounding discussions of ethics and authority, particularly in relation to the church's stance on contemporary moral issues such as homosexuality.
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