New Job For Priest (Press, 12 September 1980)
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Summary: New Job For Priest (Press, 12 September 1980)
The Rev. John Palmer, an Anglican priest from Caversham in Dunedin, has been appointed to the staff of St John’s parish in Invercargill, as confirmed by the Bishop of Dunedin, the Rt Rev. P. W. Mann. This appointment was announced on 12 September 1980. Earlier this year, Father Palmer had publicly supported Father Felix Donnelly, a priest from Auckland, in his controversial stance on homosexuality. In a show of solidarity, he painted the phrase “Father Felix, freedom fighter” on his fence. Following this act of support, Father Palmer faced personal challenges related to ethics and authority, which led to his resignation from the Caversham position. He subsequently requested a leave of absence without pay for three months. Bishop Mann attributed Palmer's resignation to these personal difficulties, indicating a complicated situation surrounding the issues of ethics within the church.
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