The Anglican Diocese of South-West Tanganyika is one of 28 dioceses within the
Anglican Church of Tanzania.
History
It was created in 1952, its first
Bishop
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was
Leslie Stradling. After
Michael Westall's return to the
United Kingdom
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the
Episcopal See
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Phrases concerning actions occurring within or outside an episcopal see are indicative of the geographical significance of the term, making it synonymous with ''diocese'' ...
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.
In 2022, the current bishop was
Matthew Mhagama.
Diocese of St Asaph website, ''Bishop from Tanzania to give prestigious St Asaph Lecture'', article dated 2022
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See also
Joseph Willard Mlele
References
Anglican Church of Tanzania dioceses
Iringa Region
Christian organizations established in 1952
1952 establishments in Tanganyika
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