Bishop of Ripon (1959-75); from 1962 to 1965 Moorman was chief Anglican observer at the Second Vatican Council. This was followed in 1967 by the role of Anglican chairman of the preparatory commission leading to the establishment of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission. He was a member of the Commission from its inception in 1969 until 1981.

Documents

• ARCJPC-1 ~ Why is Anglican/Roman Catholic Dialogue Possible Today?
  Gazzada, Italy, 9 Jan. 1967
• ARCJPC-12 ~ Unity and Comprehensiveness
  Huntercombe Manor, Buckinghamshire, 30 Aug. 1967
• ARCIC-34 ~ Prospects for Reunion
  Windsor, 1 Sept. 1971