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Church of England appoints Nigerian first black bishop in 20 years

December 20, 2016 by Delia Innoma 0 Comments

The Church of England has announced Nigeria’s Woyin Karowei Dorgu as the 13th bishop of Woolwich. Dorgu, the Church’s first black bishop in 20 years, will be consecrated at Southwark Cathedral on 17 March, 2017.  A statement from England’s Prime Minister Office said The Queen has approved the nomination of Dorgu to succeed the Right Reverend […]

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