On Saturday 27th September our Bishop David Beetge passed away, having been ill for a while with lymphoma cancer. 

He was the founding bishop of our Diocese and had been Bishop for over 18 years.  In the life of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, he was, Dean of the Province and Liaison Bishop for the Church’s ministry to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.  He has also served on various commissions within the Anglican Communion, and was co-chairperson of the International Anglican Roman Catholic Commission on Unity and Mission . Click here for more info