Anglican Diocese of South-West Tanganyika
The Anglican Diocese of South-West Tanganyika is one of 28 dioceses within the Anglican Church of Tanzania.[1]
History
It was created in 1952,[2] its first Bishop was Leslie Stradling.[3] After Michael Westall's return to the United Kingdom[4] the Episcopal See was vacant for a time before the appointment of John Simalenga. After his death, Matthew Mhagama, who had served under Bishop Michael Westall, was appointed bishop. The office of the diocese is in the regional centre of Njombe. The diocese operates a hospital and Bible School in the outlying centre of Milo. The postal address of the diocese is PO Box 32 Njombe.
References
- ^ "Diocesan details". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-07-07.
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ^ More details
- ^ Church Times details
Current bishop is Matthew Mhagama
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