From ACNS-The Diocese of Botswana in the Church of the Province of Central Africa has elected Fr Metlhayotlhe Rawlings Belemi, a priest working in South Africa, as the bishop-elect of the diocese.
Provincial Secretary and Bishop of Eastern Zambia, the Rt Revd William Mchombo made the announcement after the Elective Assembly meeting held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Botswana capital Gaborone on Saturday.
"I am pleased to let you know that Fr Metlhayotlhe Rawlings Belemi is the bishop-elect of the Diocese of Botswana," said Bishop Mchombo. "The whole programme began with a solemn mass which was presided over by Archbishop of Central Africa Albert Chama."
The Archbishop preached from the Gospel of St Mark and stressed the importance of humility and service for the office of bishop while acknowledging the need for the people of God in any diocese to render support to their bishops.
The election follows the resignation and relocation of Bishop Trevor Mwamba to the UK in February this year. The bishop-elect has since accepted the election.
Fr Belemi is married with three children and currently based in the town of Klerksdorp in the Diocese of Matlosane in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa where he is serving as an archdeacon.
The 51-year old priest was ordained in 1993 and has served the church for the past 20 years in various positions both in Botswana and South Africa.
More here-
http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2013/4/28/Diocese-of-Botswana-elects-new-bishop
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