Anglican Communion News Service

First woman bishop elected in Africa - the Revd Ellinah Wamukoya

From the Anglican Church of Southern Africa

It is a great pleasure to announce that the first woman bishop has been elected for the Diocese of Swaziland and in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa! She is the Revd. Ellinah Wamukoya who served as priest in charge of St Michael's Chapelry, UNISWA, Manzini.

Please remember her and her family in prayer over the next couple of weeks as she prepares herself for this new and exciting ministry.