Abstract
ABSTRACTGeorge Morley was Bishop of Worcester for only eighteen months but at a critical juncture: the Restoration of the Church and the Monarchy. The purpose of this article is to describe and assess his achievement. The episcopal apparatus had to be revived after fourteen years of abolition. In addition to routine activities, such as institutions of clergy, diocesan visitations, confirmations and the church court, the treatment of intruder clergy and a backlog of building repairs made his agenda particularly challenging. Worcester was an important diocese and was probably seen as a training ground for a top post in the Church. This article surveys Morley’s record as far as surviving documents allow and attempts to place it in context. Despite shortcomings, Morley more than fulfilled his promise which no doubt led to his swift translation to Winchester.
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