Prominent supporters include
Rowan Williams, former
archbishop of Canterbury; as well as
Jeffrey John, former
Dean of St Albans and former
bishop suffragan-designate of Reading; both of whom have served on the executive committee of British and Irish Affirming Catholicism. In North America, bishops involved in AAC include
Frank Griswold, former presiding bishop of the
Episcopal Church;
Andrew Hutchison, former primate of the
Anglican Church of Canada; and
Victoria Matthews, a bishop in Canada and New Zealand.
Presidents The president of Affirming Catholicism is a bishop who acts as a
figurehead for the movement. • ?–2011:
David Stancliffe,
Bishop of Salisbury • 2011–2014:
Michael Perham,
Bishop of Gloucester • 2015–present:
Stephen Cottrell,
Archbishop of York Chairpersons Affirming Catholicism is governed by a
board of directors and headed by a
chairperson. • 2008–2012:
Jonathan Clark • 2012–2018:
Rosemarie Mallett • 2018–2024: Hannah Cleugh • 2024–present: Matthew Parkes ==See also==