Archives Tag: Anglican churches
Nigerian Woyin Dorgu Is the Church of England’s First Black Bishop In 20 Years
April 19, 2022
The Church of England has appointed Woyin Karowei Dorgu, a Nigerian-born Anglican priest, and former doctor, as one of its bishops. This move makes Dorgu the first black bishop of the church in 20 years and only the second in its history and raises the proportion of minority ethnic clergy in the English church’s hierarchy. Dorgu, … Continue reading Nigerian Woyin Dorgu Is the Church of England’s First Black Bishop In 20 Years
The Church of England Formally Apologises to Bishop Ajayi Crowther
April 19, 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Church of England, Justin Welby has apologised for the church’s mistreatment of Africa’s first bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther. Archbishop Welby preaching at a ‘thanksgiving and repentance’ service marking the 150th anniversary of Bishop Crowther’s ordination, said: “This is a service of thanksgiving and repentance. Thanksgiving for the … Continue reading The Church of England Formally Apologises to Bishop Ajayi Crowther
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