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The number of people entering training to become priests in the Church of England is at the highest level for a decade with women making up more than half the total, according to new figures released today.
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NEWS / The number of female clergy in the Church of England continues to rise with more women than men entering training for ordained ministry for the second year running.
NEWS / The Church of England has released new Ministry Statistics giving trends in ministry over the period between 2012 and 2015.
Nearly 600 people were recommended for training for ordained ministry in the Church of England last year, including the highest number for a generation of candidates expected to take up paid clergy posts.
Dioceses have responded to the call to work towards a 50% increase in candidates for ordination with new posts and new procedures.