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Kenya Anglicans appoint first two women bishops

On: August 6, 2021

Nairobi: In a predominantly Anglican region of western Kenya, a long-serving female priest has been elected an Anglican bishop, making her the second woman to hold that rank in a country where the consecration of women as bishops is still controversial. The Rev. Rose Okeno, 52, will lead Butere, aContinue Reading

London gets first-ever female bishop

By: Matters India

On: December 18, 2017

In: International

London: The Church of England Monday appointed the Right Reverend Sarah Mullally as the first female bishop of London, making her the senior-most female bishop to be appointed by the Anglican church. The 55-year-old, who was the bishop of the town of Crediton in Devon, takes over her London roleContinue Reading