The Anglican Church is committed to talking through the future of the former dean of Napier Cathedral who was stood down over two affairs he had 25 years ago.
Since the decision in May, Dr Michael Godfrey has been fighting to reverse the church decision - a battle he appears to have finally won.
Church spokesman Jayson Rhodes was unable to divulge details of any recent church decision due to confidentiality clauses, but said it was prepared to work with Godfrey over his future.
"The church is committed to sitting down with Michael and talking this through, but it won't be publicly."
Godfrey was stood down in May, after the Bishop of Waiapu said that in committing adultery, twice, and in failing to disclose the affairs, he had fallen short of what was expected of an Anglican priest.