Diocese of Mbhashe explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Mbhashe
Country:South Africa
Province:Southern Africa
Metropolitan:Cape Town
Archdeaconries:12
Parishes:51
Denomination:Anglican
Cathedral:All Saints Church, Ngcobo
Bishop:Mluleki Fikizolo
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The Diocese of Mbhashe is a diocese of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was established on 16 December 2010[1] out of part of the Diocese of Mthatha.[2] The diocesan cathedral is All Saints Cathedral in Ngcobo, while the diocesan office is in Butterworth.[3] The diocese includes the areas of Cala, Cofimvaba, Dutywa, Elliot, Kentani and Tsomo. The diocese's first bishop was Sebenzile Elliot Williams. The current Bishop is Mluleki Fikizolo.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Immanuel B . Ngubo . Consecration of new Mbhashe Bishop blessed with rain . Umbuliso . Diocese of Grahamstown . 34 . 1 . 2011 . 2013-04-10.
  2. Anglican Archbishop to Inaugurate New Diocese - and Commend Madiba's Birthday as a 'Day of Thanksgiving' . 22 July 2010 . Anglican Church of Southern Africa . 2013-04-10.
  3. News: Birth of a new Diocese . Umbuliso . Diocese of Grahamstown . 33 . 2 . Easter 2010 . 2013-04-10.
  4. Web site: 2021-12-08 . New bishop for Mbhashe . 2024-08-13 . Anglican Ink . en-US.