The Newcastle Anglican Diocese has it's first female assistant bishop, Sonia Roulston.
In 171 years of the Anglican Diocese' operation, this is the first time a female has stepped into this senior position.
It was also the first for the appointment of two assistant bishops, following Sonia Roulston, Charlie Murray was also named Archdeacon from today's events.
Archdeacon Roulston says as the church evolves, so will the role of elevating women.
As Newcastle and the wider Australian region are increasingly more secular, the diocese are hoping this will restore confidence in the system believing actions speak louder than words.
In an interview with the ABC, Archdeacon Roulston said, "It's exciting to be the first woman to be making this step, but in a way it seems like a normal step to be taking"
