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The '''Diocese of Natal''' covers the western part of the [[South Africa]]n province of [[KwaZulu-Natal]], west and south of the [[Tugela River|Tugela]] and [[Buffalo River (KwaZulu-Natal)|Buffalo]] rivers. The episcopal leader of the [[diocese]] is the [[Bishop of Natal]].
The '''Diocese of Natal''' is in the region of [[Natal (region)|Natal, South Africa]], the diocese has its northern boundary at the [[Tugela River]]. The episcopal leader of the [[diocese]] is the bishop of Natal.


== History ==
== History ==


The history of the Diocese of [[Colony of Natal|Natal]] starts with the [[ordination|consecration]] of [[John William Colenso]] as [[Bishop]] on [[St Andrew's Day]], 30 November 1853, at [[Lambeth (parish)|Lambeth Parish Church]]. Hitherto [[Anglicans]] had been in Natal since the arrival of the [[Colony of Natal#British Settlement and Security|first English settlers]] in 1824. The first [[missionary|missionaries]] came in the 1830s. In 1849, [[Chaplain#Colonial|Colonial Chaplains]] were appointed for [[Pietermaritzburg]] and [[Durban]].
The history of the Diocese in the [[Colony of Natal]] starts with the [[ordination|consecration]] of [[John William Colenso]] as [[bishop]] on [[St Andrew's Day]], 30 November 1853, at [[Garden_Museum#St_Mary-at-Lambeth|St Mary-at-Lambeth]]. [[Anglicans]] had been in Natal since the arrival of the [[Colony of Natal#British Settlement and Security|first English settlers]] in 1824. The first [[missionary|missionaries]] came in the 1830s. In 1849, [[Chaplain#Colonial|colonial chaplains]] were appointed for [[Pietermaritzburg]] and [[Durban]].


In 1847 [[Robert Gray (bishop of Cape Town)|Robert Gray]] was appointed Bishop of Cape Town and his vast Diocese included the Colony of Natal. Following his visitation to Natal in 1850 Gray saw the great need for mission and for a bishop who could lead that mission. He found and recommended Colenso to be the first Bishop of Natal. As with Bishop Gray, Colenso was appointed by [[letters patent]], issued by [[Queen Victoria]].
In 1847 [[Robert Gray (bishop of Cape Town)|Robert Gray]] was appointed [[bishop of Cape Town]] and his vast diocese included the Colony of Natal. Following his visitation to Natal in 1850 Gray saw the great need for mission and for a bishop who could lead that mission. He found and recommended Colenso to be the first bishop of Natal. As with Bishop Gray, Colenso was appointed by [[letters patent]], issued by [[Queen Victoria]].


Bishop Colenso was highly gifted in many ways. He had a distinctive missionary [[theology]] and spoke and wrote widely on [[biblical criticism]]. He was severely critical of British political intentions towards the [[Zulu people]]. His preaching and writings brought about clashes between him and Dean Green and Bishop Gray, as well as with the leaders of the Colony.
Bishop Colenso was highly gifted in many ways. He had a distinctive missionary [[theology]] and spoke and wrote widely on [[biblical criticism]]. He was severely critical of British political intentions towards the [[Zulu people]]. His preaching and writings brought about clashes between him and Dean Green and Bishop Gray, as well as with the leaders of the Colony.


Colenso was tried and found guilty of heresy and in 1865 was deposed as Bishop. Civil law however supported him and enabled him to keep properties vested in his name, and he continued as Bishop of Natal until his death in 1883. This created a schism, and in 1867 William Kenneth Macrorie was appointed Bishop of Maritzburg. Macrorie had to start work again, both in towns and in rural areas. New parishes and missions were established throughout the Maritzburg Diocese, which now included Alfred County to the south and Newcastle and Dundee to the north.
Colenso was tried and found guilty of heresy and in 1865 was deposed as bishop. Civil law however supported him and enabled him to keep properties vested in his name, and he continued as bishop of Natal until his death in 1883. This created a schism, and in 1867 [[William Macrorie]] was appointed bishop of Maritzburg. Macrorie had to start work again, both in towns and in rural areas. New parishes and missions were established throughout the Maritzburg Diocese, which now included Alfred County to the south and Newcastle and Dundee to the north. In 1866, T. G. Fearne was [[Archdeacon of Durban]] and the [[Archdeacon of Maritzburg|Archdeaconry of Maritzburg]] vacant.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Clergy List for 1866|location=London|publisher= George Cox|date= 1866|url=https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=hIxbAAAAMAAJ&pg=GBS.PA439|page=439}}</ref>


Following the death of Colenso in 1883 and the resignation of Macrorie in 1892 the Archbishop of Canterbury appointed his Chaplain, [[Arthur Hamilton Baynes]], as Bishop of both Anglican groups. Baynes was able to bring about a reconciliation of the two, and by the time he resigned in 1901 most of the Colenso churches had agreed to come under his jurisdiction. He was able to leave a Diocese consisting of eighteen parishes, six Zulu missions, two Indian missions, three schools and one mission hospital. For all this, Baynes had the assistance of two Archdeacons.
Following the death of Colenso in 1883 and the resignation of Macrorie in 1892 the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]], [[Edward White Benson]], appointed his chaplain, [[Arthur Hamilton Baynes]], as bishop of both Anglican groups. Baynes was able to bring about a reconciliation of the two, and by the time he resigned in 1901 most of the Colenso churches had agreed to come under his jurisdiction. He was able to leave a diocese consisting of eighteen parishes, six Zulu missions, two Indian missions, three schools and one mission hospital. For all this, Baynes had the assistance of two archdeacons.


A former Archdeacon, [[Frederick Samuel Baines]], followed as Bishop from 1901 to 1928. With the Anglo-Boer War behind him, and the 1910 Act giving him the Colenso properties, Baines was able to forge ahead in both the mission work as well as in the growth of parishes. The Diocese experienced its greatest growth in Baines's episcopate. Fred Roach from Zululand, a Zulu linguist, was appointed Assistant Bishop in 1912.
A former archdeacon, [[Frederick Samuel Baines]], followed as bishop from 1901 to 1928. With the [[Anglo-Boer War]] behind him, and the 1910 Act giving him the Colenso properties, Baines was able to forge ahead in both the mission work as well as in the growth of parishes. The diocese experienced its greatest growth in Baines's episcopate. [[Fred Roach]] from [[Diocese of Zululand|Zululand]], a [[Zulu language]] speaker, was appointed assistant bishop in 1912.


[[Leonard Noel Fisher]] was Bishop from 1928 until 1951. What with the depression of the early 1930s and the Second World War this period covered severe social and economic hardships. Because of the need for providing Chaplains in the Second World War, Fisher was faced with a severe clergy shortage and little growth was attained.
[[Leonard Noel Fisher]] was bishop from 1928 until 1951. What with the depression of the early 1930s and the [[Second World War]] this period covered severe social and economic hardships. Because of the need for providing Chaplains in the Second World War, Fisher was faced with a severe clergy shortage and little growth was attained.


Greater progress was made during the episcopate of [[Vernon Inman]], 1951 – 1974, with several new parishes being established. He was assisted by four Archdeacons and a Suffragan Bishop, Kenneth Hallowes, was appointed in 1969. This was the period which saw the onslaught of apartheid which proved to be a challenge to the church to remove racial discrimination from its structures. In 1964 the missions of the Diocese were given parochial status. All incumbents were now styled Rector and Zulu speaking Canons and Archdeacons were appointed. In 1972 Regional Councils were introduced, their jurisdictions coinciding with the Archdeaconries. In 1973 clergy stipends were given parity.
Greater progress was made during the episcopate of [[Vernon Inman]], 1951 – 1974, with several new parishes being established. He was assisted by four archdeacons and a suffragan bishop, [[Ken Hallowes]], was appointed in 1969. This was the period which saw the onslaught of [[apartheid]] which proved to be a challenge to the church to remove racial discrimination from its structures. In 1964 the missions of the diocese were given parochial status. All incumbents were now styled [[Rector (ecclesiastical)|rector]] and [[Black people|Black]] [[canon (priest)|canon]]s and [[archdeacon]]s were appointed. In 1972 regional councils were introduced, their jurisdictions coinciding with the archdeaconries. In 1973 clergy stipends were given parity.


[[Philip Russell (bishop)|Philip Russell]] was Bishop from 1974 to 1981, at which time he was elected Archbishop of Cape Town. In 1980 Alfred Mkhize was elected Suffragan Bishop to succeed Ken Hallowes who had retired that year. The main achievement during Russell's short episcopate was the uniting of the two city parishes in Pietermaritzburg and the building of the [[Cathedral of the Holy Nativity, Pietermaritzburg|Cathedral of the Holy Nativity]]. Although already Archbishop he was able to dedicate the Cathedral on 22 November 1981.
[[Philip Russell (bishop)|Philip Russell]] was Bishop from 1974 to 1981, at which time he was elected [[Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town|archbishop of Cape Town]]. In 1980 Alfred Mkhize was elected suffragan bishop to succeed Ken Hallowes who had retired that year. The main achievement during Russell's short episcopate was the uniting of the two city parishes in Pietermaritzburg and the building of the [[Cathedral of the Holy Nativity, Pietermaritzburg|Cathedral of the Holy Nativity]]. Although already archbishop he was able to dedicate the cathedral on 22 November 1981.


[[Michael Nuttall]]'s episcopate, 1982 – 2000, was marked by the Church's response to the struggle to achieve democratic rule in our country. At times the Natal Diocese was considered to be amongst the most violent in the world. A great deal of blood and tears have been shed, but by and large we have come through encouraged by the role the Church has played in bringing about such a transition. Several parishes, Church Schools and United Churches were established during this period.
[[Michael Nuttall]]'s episcopate, 1982 – 2000, was marked by the church's response to the struggle to achieve democratic rule in our country. At times the Natal Diocese was considered to be amongst the most violent in the world. A great deal of blood and tears have been shed, but by and large we have come through encouraged by the role the church has played in bringing about such a transition. Several parishes, church schools and [[United Church]]es were established during this period.


A second Suffragan, Matthew Makhaye, was elected in 1989, and was the first Bishop to be consecrated in the new Cathedral, by Archbishop [[Desmond Tutu]]. The Diocese now had three Bishops, and each was given an episcopal area in which to minister. Alfred Mkhize retired in 1990 and was replaced by Ross Cuthbertson who resigned four years later. In 1995 Rubin Phillip was elected Suffragan and on 26 August of the same year was consecrated in the Cathedral by Archbishop Desmond. In 1999 [[Rubin Phillip]] was elected diocesan bishop, and on 12 February 2000 Archbishop [[Njongonkulu Ndungane]] enthroned him in the Cathedral.
A second suffragan, Matthew Makhaye, was elected in 1989, and was the first bishop to be consecrated in the new cathedral, by Archbishop [[Desmond Tutu]]. The diocese now had three bishops, and each was given an episcopal area in which to minister. Alfred Mkhize retired in 1990 and was replaced by Ross Cuthbertson who resigned four years later. In 1995 [[Rubin Phillip]] was elected suffragan and on 26 August of the same year was consecrated in the cathedral by Archbishop Desmond. In 1999 [[Rubin Phillip]] was elected diocesan bishop, and on 12 February 2000 Archbishop [[Njongonkulu Ndungane]] enthroned him in the cathedral.


In the same year John Forbes retired after twenty four years as [[Dean (Christianity)|Dean]] of Natal, and was replaced by Fred Pitout. Bishop Matthew also retired, and so in the following year Elijah Thwala and Funginkosi Mbhele were both elected and consecrated Suffragan Bishops. With Bishop Elijah's retirement in 2006, Nkosinathi Ndwandwe in 2007 was elected and installed as Suffragan, having been consecrated in [[St Cyprian's Cathedral, Kimberley]]. A year later Fred Pitout resigned, and in January 2009 Ndabezinhle Sibisi was installed as Dean.
In the same year John Forbes retired after twenty four years as [[Dean (Christianity)|Dean]] of Natal, and was replaced by Fred Pitout. Bishop Matthew also retired, and so in the following year Elijah Thwala and Funginkosi Mbhele were both elected and consecrated bishops suffragan. With Bishop Elijah's retirement in 2006, Nkosinathi Ndwandwe in 2007 was elected and installed as suffragan, having been consecrated in [[St Cyprian's Cathedral, Kimberley]]. A year later Fred Pitout resigned, and in January 2009 Ndabezinhle Sibisi was installed as dean.


== Administration ==
== Administration ==
The diocese shadows the geographical area of much of the KwaZulu Natal Province, excluding the area known as Zululand, which is its own diocese, [[Anglican Diocese of Zululand]]. As is the custom in Anglican dioceses, the diocese is divided into sub-regions, known as Archdeaconries, to facilitate better administrative and pastoral leadership processes. The archdeaconries and parishes that fall under them are as follows:
The diocese shadows the geographical area of much of the KwaZulu Natal Province, excluding the area known as Zululand, which is its own diocese, [[Anglican Diocese of Zululand]]. As is the custom in Anglican dioceses, the diocese is divided into sub-regions, known as Archdeaconries, to facilitate better administrative and pastoral leadership processes. The archdeaconries and the parishes that fall under them are as follows:


'''CATHEDRAL & UMZIMKHULU''': The Very Revd Ndabenhle Sibisi
'''CATHEDRAL''': The Very Revd Ndabenhle Sibisi ~
Cathedral of the Holy Nativity
Cathedral of the Holy Nativity;
Southridge United Church
Southridge United Church;
All Saints United Church
All Saints United Church;
Eastwood United Church
Eastwood United Church;
Eston United Church, St Margaret
Eston United Church, St Margaret;
Ixopo, St John the Baptist
Ixopo, St John the Baptist;
Pietermaritzburg, Eastwood United Church
Pietermaritzburg, Eastwood United Church;
Pietermaritzburg, St Paul's Church
Pietermaritzburg, St Paul's Church;
Richmond with Byrne, St Mary with Baynesfield and Indaleni
Richmond with Byrne, St Mary with Baynesfield and Indaleni;
Springvale, St Andrew
Springvale, St Andrew;
St David, Prestbury
St David, Prestbury;
St. Nicholas Diocesan School
Institution: St. Nicholas Diocesan School


'''ETHEKWINI SOUTH''': Archdeacon Brian Mahlambi
'''ETHEKWINI SOUTH''': Acting-Archdeacon Andrew Manning ~
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Amanzimtoti, Good Shepherd;
Bellair, All Saints
Bellair, All Saints;
Bluff, St Barnabas
Bluff, St Barnabas;
Chatsworth, The Epiphany
Chatsworth, The Epiphany;
Enwabi, St Philip
Enwabi, St Philip;
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Merebank, St Michael and All Angels
Umlazi, St Augustine
Kingsburgh, St Mary;
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Merebank, St Michael and All Angels;
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Wentworth, St Gabriel
Umlazi, St Augustine;
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Woodlands, Montclair with Yellowwood Park
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Wentworth, St Gabriel;
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St Monica's Children Home
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Woodlands, Montclair with Yellowwood Park;
Lamontville, St Simon;
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Institution: St Monica's Children's Home


'''ETHEKWINI CENTRAL''': Archdeacon Merwyn Sing
'''DURBAN CENTRAL''': Archdeacon Merwyn Singh ~
Addington, Christ Church
Addington, Christ Church;
Berea, St Thomas
Berea, St Thomas;
Durban, St Aidan
Durban, St Aidan;
Durban, St Cyprian
Durban, St Cyprian;
Durban, St Faith
Durban, St Faith;
Durban, St John–the-Divine
Durban, St John–the-Divine;
Durban, St Paul's
Durban, St Paul's;
Greyville, St Mary's
Greyville, St Mary's;
Morningside, St James
Morningside, St James;
Overport, Christ Church
Overport, Christ Church;
Sydenham, St John with St Raphael
Sydenham, St John with St Raphael;
Chesterville/Cato Crest/Cato Manor
Chesterville/Cato Crest/Cato Manor;
Mission to Seafarers
Institution: Mission to Seafarers
St Martin's Children's Home
Institution: St Martin's Children's Home


'''ETHEKWINI NORTH''': Archdeacon Pinky Nyoni
'''ETHEKWINI NORTH''': Archdeacon Pinky Nyoni ~
Durban North, St Martin in the Field;
Durban North, St Martin in the Field;
Greenwood Park, St Columba;
Greenwood Park, St Columba;
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Umhlanga, St Michael
Umhlanga, St Michael


'''INGAGANE''': Archdeacon Amos Nkosi
'''INGAGANE''': Archdeacon Amos Nkosi ~
Dundee, St James
Dundee, St James;
Dundee, St Philip
Dundee, St Philip;
Newcastle, Holy Trinity
Newcastle, Holy Trinity;
Newcastle (Madadeni), St Andrew
Newcastle (Madadeni), St Andrew;
Newcastle (Osizweni), Ekubonakhalisweni
Newcastle (Osizweni), Ekubonakhalisweni;


'''MSUNDUZI''': Archdeacon Siyothula Kahlelani
'''PIETERMARITZBURG''': Archdeacon Siyothula Kahlelani ~
Edendale, St Martin
Edendale, St Martin;
Hayfields, St Matthew
Hayfields, St Matthew;
Pietermaritzburg, St Luke
Pietermaritzburg, St Luke;
Scottsville, St Alphege with
Scottsville, St Alphege;
Sobantu, St Christopher
Sobantu, St Christopher;
York with Ravensworth, All Souls
York with Ravensworth, All Souls;
Pietermaritzburg, Holy Angels
Pietermaritzburg, Holy Angels;
Sweetwaters, St Raphael
Sweetwaters, St Raphael;
Imbali, St Mark
Imbali, St Mark;
Camperdown, The Resurrection
Camperdown, The Resurrection;
Colenso House of Studies
Institution: Colenso House of Studies
Society of Jesus Compassion
Institution: Society of Jesus Compassion
St Bernard Mizeki School
Institution: St Bernard Mizeki School


'''PINETOWN''': Archdeacon Forbes Maupa
'''PINETOWN''': Acting Archdeacon Joseph Gumede~
Clermont, St Andrew
Clermont, St Andrew;
Hammarsdale, St Mary
Hammarsdale, St Mary;
Hillcrest, Holy Trinity
Hillcrest, Holy Trinity;
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Kloof, St Agnes;
Hillcrest,Valey CongregationS
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Mariannridge; Christ-the-King
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Koof, St Agnes
Molweni, Valley congregations;
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Mariannridge
Pinetown, St John the Baptist
Pinetown, St John the Baptist;
Queensburgh, St Augustine
Queensburgh, St Augustine;
Umhlathuzana
Umhlathuzana;
Westville, St Elizabeth
Westville, St Elizabeth;
St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls
Institution: St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls


'''UMNGENI''': Archdeacon Paul Mosdell
'''UMNGENI''': Acting-Archdeacon Forbes Maupa ~
Boston, St Michael United Church
Boston, St Michael United Church;
Drakensberg, St Michael
Drakensberg, St Michael;
Karkloof, St Luke
Karkloof, St Luke;
Mooi River, St Paul
Mooi River, St Paul;
Mpophomeni, The Good Shepherd
Mpophomeni, The Good Shepherd;
Pholela, St Mary
Pholela, St Mary;
Kirby- Hilton, The Ascension
Kirby-Hilton, Church Of The Ascension;
Stoffelton, St Augustine
Stoffelton, St Augustine;


'''UMVOTI''': Archdeacon Chris Meyer
'''UMVOTI''': Acting-Archdeacon Siphosini Zulu ~
Greytown, St James
Greytown, St James;
Greytown, St Peter
Greytown, St Peter;
Inanda, Prince of Peace;
Inanda, Prince of Peace;
KwaDukuza, St Philip;
KwaDukuza, St Philip;
KwaDukuza, All Saints;
KwaDukuza, All Saints with Darnall, St Alban;
[[All Souls Umhlali|Umhlali, All Souls]];
[[All Souls Umhlali|Umhlali, All Souls]];
[[All Saints Church, Maidstone, KwaZulu-Natal|Maidstone, All Saints]];
[[All Saints Church, Maidstone, KwaZulu-Natal|Maidstone, All Saints]];
Phoenix, The Holy Trinity;
Phoenix, Holy Trinity;
Tongaat, St John
Tongaat, St John


'''UTHUKELA''': Archdeacon Makhosi Nzimande
'''UTHUKELA''': Archdeacon Sboniso Khanyile ~
Estcourt, St Barnabas
Estcourt, St Barnabas'
Estcourt, St Matthew
Estcourt, St Matthew;
Steadville, St John
Steadville, St John;
Klip River, St Chad
Klip River, St Chad;
Ladysmith, All Saints
Ladysmith, All Saints
Tugela Rivers


'''UMZIMKHULU''': Archdeacon Nami Nkomonde
'''UMZIMKHULU''': Archdeacon Nkosinami Nkomonde ~
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Ezimbokodweni;
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Amanzimtoti, Good Shepherd
Harding, St James;
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Ezimbokodweni
Harding, St James
Isipingo, St James;
Isipingo, St James
Magabheni, St Bride;
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Margate, St Margaret of Antioch;
Kingsburgh, St Mary
Magabheni, St Bride
Ngcwayi, St Laurence;
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Port Shepstone, St Katharine;
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Margate, St Margaret of Antioch
Scottburgh, St Paul with Umkomaas, Christ Church;
Ngcwayi, St Laurence
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Umzimkulwana, St Luke;
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Port Shepstone, St Katharine
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Umzinto, St Patrick;
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Umzimkulwana, St Luke
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Institution: Hlanganani Preparatory School;
Umkomaas with Scottburgh
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Umzinto, St Patrick
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Hlanganani Prep. School


== List of bishops ==
== List of bishops ==
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| [[Leonard Fisher]]
| [[Leonard Fisher]]
| Translated from [[Diocese of Lebombo|Lebombo]].
| Translated from [[Diocese of Lebombo|Lebombo]].
|-
|-my
| style="text-align: center;" | 1951
| style="text-align: center;" | 1951
| style="text-align: center;" | 1974
| style="text-align: center;" | 1974
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| style="text-align: center;" | 2015
| style="text-align: center;" | 2015
| style="text-align: center;" | present
| style="text-align: center;" | 2019
| [[Dino Gabriel]]
| [[Dino Gabriel]]
|Translated from [[Anglican diocese of Zululand|Zululand]],<ref name="DN2015" /> resigned September 2019.<ref name="ST2019" />
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|Elected 16 July 2015,<ref name="iol._Angl">{{Cite web
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|-
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| title = Anglican head named
| style="text-align: center;" | 2021
| author =
| style="text-align: center;" |
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| work = Independent Online
| [[Nkosinathi Ndwandwe]]
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| date = 17 July 2015
|Translated from [[Anglican Diocese of Mthatha|Mthatha]]<ref name=ACSA20210709 />
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| accessdate = 2015-07-18
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| url = http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/anglican-head-named-1.1886689#.VamRdLVb4UM
| language =
| quote =
}}</ref> installed 22 November 2015{{citation needed|date=November 2015}}

|}
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| style="text-align: center;" | 1980
| style="text-align: center;" | 1980
| style="text-align: center;" | 1990
| style="text-align: center;" | 1990
| [[Alfred Mkhize]]
| Alfred Mkhize
|
|
|-
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1989
| style="text-align: center;" | 1989
| style="text-align: center;" | 2000
| style="text-align: center;" | 2000
| [[Matthew Mandlenkosi Makhaye]]
| Matthew Mandlenkosi Makhaye
|
|
|-
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 1990
| style="text-align: center;" | 1990
| style="text-align: center;" | 1994
| style="text-align: center;" | 1994
| [[Ross Gray Cuthbertson]]
| Ross Gray Cuthbertson
| {{Church Times | title = Overseas Appointments | archive = 1990_11_02_005 | issue = 6664 | date = 2 November 1990 | page = 5 | accessed = 22 July 2019 }}
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | 2001
| style="text-align: center;" | 2001
| style="text-align: center;" | 2006
| style="text-align: center;" | 2006
| [[Elijah Robert Thwala]]
| Elijah Robert Thwala
|
|
|-
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2001
| style="text-align: center;" | 2001
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010
| style="text-align: center;" | 2010
| [[Funginkosi Niclaus Mbhele]]
| Funginkosi Niclaus Mbhele
|
|
|-
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2007
| style="text-align: center;" | 2007
| style="text-align: center;" |
| style="text-align: center;" |2017
| [[Hummingfield Charles Nkosinathi Ndwandwe]]
| Nkosinathi Ndwandwe
|translated to [[Anglican Diocese of Mthatha|Mthatha]]
|
|-
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | 2011
| style="text-align: center;" | 2011
| style="text-align: center;" |
| style="text-align: center;" | 2019
| [[Tsietsi Edward Seleoane]]
| [[Tsietsi Seleoane|Tsietsi Edward Seleoane]]
|translated to [[Diocese of Umzimvubu|Umzimvubu]]<ref name="Arenz2019" />
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| style="text-align: center;" | 1971
| style="text-align: center;" | 1971
| style="text-align: center;" | 1987
| style="text-align: center;" | 1987
| [[Thomas William Stainton]]
| Thomas William Stainton
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== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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<ref name="ST2019">{{Cite news |title=Durban Bishop 'pushed' to retire amid bitter church spat |last=Naidoo |first=Mervyn |work=Sunday Tribune |date=29 September 2019 |access-date=28 October 2019 |url= https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/news/durban-bishop-pushed-to-retire-amid-bitter-church-spat-33632611 }}</ref>

<ref name="Arenz2019">{{Cite web |title=New Bishop of Mzimvubu elected |last=Arenz |first=Horace |work=anglicanchurchsa.org |date=22 September 2019 |access-date=28 October 2019 |url= https://anglicanchurchsa.org/new-bishop-of-mzimvubu-elected/ }}</ref>

<ref name=ACSA20210709>{{Cite web |title=Bishops Elect new Bishop of Natal |publisher=Anglican Church of Southern Africa |last=Nzimande |first=Makhosi |work=anglicanchurchsa.org |date=9 July 2021 |access-date=9 July 2021 |url= https://anglicanchurchsa.org/bishops-elect-new-bishop-of-natal/ |quote=}}</ref>

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* Updated from information supplied by the Diocese of Natal Archives June 2012
* Updated from information supplied by the Diocese of Natal Archives June 2012


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* http://www.anglicanchurchsa.org/
* http://www.anglicanchurchsa.org/


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Latest revision as of 22:53, 25 August 2024

Diocese of Natal
Location
CountrySouth Africa
Ecclesiastical provinceSouthern Africa
Archdeaconries15
Information
RiteAnglican
Established1853
CathedralCathedral of the Holy Nativity
Current leadership
BishopNkosinathi Ndwandwe, diocesan bishop
Metropolitan ArchbishopThabo Makgoba
SuffraganVacant
Website
www.anglican-kzn.org.za

The Diocese of Natal is in the region of Natal, South Africa, the diocese has its northern boundary at the Tugela River. The episcopal leader of the diocese is the bishop of Natal.

History

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The history of the Diocese in the Colony of Natal starts with the consecration of John William Colenso as bishop on St Andrew's Day, 30 November 1853, at St Mary-at-Lambeth. Anglicans had been in Natal since the arrival of the first English settlers in 1824. The first missionaries came in the 1830s. In 1849, colonial chaplains were appointed for Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

In 1847 Robert Gray was appointed bishop of Cape Town and his vast diocese included the Colony of Natal. Following his visitation to Natal in 1850 Gray saw the great need for mission and for a bishop who could lead that mission. He found and recommended Colenso to be the first bishop of Natal. As with Bishop Gray, Colenso was appointed by letters patent, issued by Queen Victoria.

Bishop Colenso was highly gifted in many ways. He had a distinctive missionary theology and spoke and wrote widely on biblical criticism. He was severely critical of British political intentions towards the Zulu people. His preaching and writings brought about clashes between him and Dean Green and Bishop Gray, as well as with the leaders of the Colony.

Colenso was tried and found guilty of heresy and in 1865 was deposed as bishop. Civil law however supported him and enabled him to keep properties vested in his name, and he continued as bishop of Natal until his death in 1883. This created a schism, and in 1867 William Macrorie was appointed bishop of Maritzburg. Macrorie had to start work again, both in towns and in rural areas. New parishes and missions were established throughout the Maritzburg Diocese, which now included Alfred County to the south and Newcastle and Dundee to the north. In 1866, T. G. Fearne was Archdeacon of Durban and the Archdeaconry of Maritzburg vacant.[1]

Following the death of Colenso in 1883 and the resignation of Macrorie in 1892 the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edward White Benson, appointed his chaplain, Arthur Hamilton Baynes, as bishop of both Anglican groups. Baynes was able to bring about a reconciliation of the two, and by the time he resigned in 1901 most of the Colenso churches had agreed to come under his jurisdiction. He was able to leave a diocese consisting of eighteen parishes, six Zulu missions, two Indian missions, three schools and one mission hospital. For all this, Baynes had the assistance of two archdeacons.

A former archdeacon, Frederick Samuel Baines, followed as bishop from 1901 to 1928. With the Anglo-Boer War behind him, and the 1910 Act giving him the Colenso properties, Baines was able to forge ahead in both the mission work as well as in the growth of parishes. The diocese experienced its greatest growth in Baines's episcopate. Fred Roach from Zululand, a Zulu language speaker, was appointed assistant bishop in 1912.

Leonard Noel Fisher was bishop from 1928 until 1951. What with the depression of the early 1930s and the Second World War this period covered severe social and economic hardships. Because of the need for providing Chaplains in the Second World War, Fisher was faced with a severe clergy shortage and little growth was attained.

Greater progress was made during the episcopate of Vernon Inman, 1951 – 1974, with several new parishes being established. He was assisted by four archdeacons and a suffragan bishop, Ken Hallowes, was appointed in 1969. This was the period which saw the onslaught of apartheid which proved to be a challenge to the church to remove racial discrimination from its structures. In 1964 the missions of the diocese were given parochial status. All incumbents were now styled rector and Black canons and archdeacons were appointed. In 1972 regional councils were introduced, their jurisdictions coinciding with the archdeaconries. In 1973 clergy stipends were given parity.

Philip Russell was Bishop from 1974 to 1981, at which time he was elected archbishop of Cape Town. In 1980 Alfred Mkhize was elected suffragan bishop to succeed Ken Hallowes who had retired that year. The main achievement during Russell's short episcopate was the uniting of the two city parishes in Pietermaritzburg and the building of the Cathedral of the Holy Nativity. Although already archbishop he was able to dedicate the cathedral on 22 November 1981.

Michael Nuttall's episcopate, 1982 – 2000, was marked by the church's response to the struggle to achieve democratic rule in our country. At times the Natal Diocese was considered to be amongst the most violent in the world. A great deal of blood and tears have been shed, but by and large we have come through encouraged by the role the church has played in bringing about such a transition. Several parishes, church schools and United Churches were established during this period.

A second suffragan, Matthew Makhaye, was elected in 1989, and was the first bishop to be consecrated in the new cathedral, by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The diocese now had three bishops, and each was given an episcopal area in which to minister. Alfred Mkhize retired in 1990 and was replaced by Ross Cuthbertson who resigned four years later. In 1995 Rubin Phillip was elected suffragan and on 26 August of the same year was consecrated in the cathedral by Archbishop Desmond. In 1999 Rubin Phillip was elected diocesan bishop, and on 12 February 2000 Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane enthroned him in the cathedral.

In the same year John Forbes retired after twenty four years as Dean of Natal, and was replaced by Fred Pitout. Bishop Matthew also retired, and so in the following year Elijah Thwala and Funginkosi Mbhele were both elected and consecrated bishops suffragan. With Bishop Elijah's retirement in 2006, Nkosinathi Ndwandwe in 2007 was elected and installed as suffragan, having been consecrated in St Cyprian's Cathedral, Kimberley. A year later Fred Pitout resigned, and in January 2009 Ndabezinhle Sibisi was installed as dean.

Administration

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The diocese shadows the geographical area of much of the KwaZulu Natal Province, excluding the area known as Zululand, which is its own diocese, Anglican Diocese of Zululand. As is the custom in Anglican dioceses, the diocese is divided into sub-regions, known as Archdeaconries, to facilitate better administrative and pastoral leadership processes. The archdeaconries and the parishes that fall under them are as follows:

CATHEDRAL: The Very Revd Ndabenhle Sibisi ~ Cathedral of the Holy Nativity; Southridge United Church; All Saints United Church; Eastwood United Church; Eston United Church, St Margaret; Ixopo, St John the Baptist; Pietermaritzburg, Eastwood United Church; Pietermaritzburg, St Paul's Church; Richmond with Byrne, St Mary with Baynesfield and Indaleni; Springvale, St Andrew; St David, Prestbury; Institution: St. Nicholas Diocesan School

ETHEKWINI SOUTH: Acting-Archdeacon Andrew Manning ~ Amanzimtoti, Good Shepherd; Bellair, All Saints; Bluff, St Barnabas; Chatsworth, The Epiphany; Enwabi, St Philip; Kingsburgh, St Mary; Merebank, St Michael and All Angels; Umlazi, St Augustine; Wentworth, St Gabriel; Woodlands, Montclair with Yellowwood Park; Lamontville, St Simon; Institution: St Monica's Children's Home

DURBAN CENTRAL: Archdeacon Merwyn Singh ~ Addington, Christ Church; Berea, St Thomas; Durban, St Aidan; Durban, St Cyprian; Durban, St Faith; Durban, St John–the-Divine; Durban, St Paul's; Greyville, St Mary's; Morningside, St James; Overport, Christ Church; Sydenham, St John with St Raphael; Chesterville/Cato Crest/Cato Manor; Institution: Mission to Seafarers Institution: St Martin's Children's Home

ETHEKWINI NORTH: Archdeacon Pinky Nyoni ~ Durban North, St Martin in the Field; Greenwood Park, St Columba; Kwa Mashu, Ekuvukeni; Newlands, St Peter; Northlands, St Margaret on the Hill; Ntuzuma, KwaMsindisi; Umhlanga, St Michael

INGAGANE: Archdeacon Amos Nkosi ~ Dundee, St James; Dundee, St Philip; Newcastle, Holy Trinity; Newcastle (Madadeni), St Andrew; Newcastle (Osizweni), Ekubonakhalisweni;

PIETERMARITZBURG: Archdeacon Siyothula Kahlelani ~ Edendale, St Martin; Hayfields, St Matthew; Pietermaritzburg, St Luke; Scottsville, St Alphege; Sobantu, St Christopher; York with Ravensworth, All Souls; Pietermaritzburg, Holy Angels; Sweetwaters, St Raphael; Imbali, St Mark; Camperdown, The Resurrection; Institution: Colenso House of Studies Institution: Society of Jesus Compassion Institution: St Bernard Mizeki School

PINETOWN: Acting Archdeacon Joseph Gumede~ Clermont, St Andrew; Hammarsdale, St Mary; Hillcrest, Holy Trinity; Kloof, St Agnes; Mariannridge; Christ-the-King Molweni, Valley congregations; Pinetown, St John the Baptist; Queensburgh, St Augustine; Umhlathuzana; Westville, St Elizabeth; Institution: St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls

UMNGENI: Acting-Archdeacon Forbes Maupa ~ Boston, St Michael United Church; Drakensberg, St Michael; Karkloof, St Luke; Mooi River, St Paul; Mpophomeni, The Good Shepherd; Pholela, St Mary; Kirby-Hilton, Church Of The Ascension; Stoffelton, St Augustine;

UMVOTI: Acting-Archdeacon Siphosini Zulu ~ Greytown, St James; Greytown, St Peter; Inanda, Prince of Peace; KwaDukuza, St Philip; KwaDukuza, All Saints with Darnall, St Alban; Umhlali, All Souls; Maidstone, All Saints; Phoenix, Holy Trinity; Tongaat, St John

UTHUKELA: Archdeacon Sboniso Khanyile ~ Estcourt, St Barnabas' Estcourt, St Matthew; Steadville, St John; Klip River, St Chad; Ladysmith, All Saints

UMZIMKHULU: Archdeacon Nkosinami Nkomonde ~ Ezimbokodweni; Harding, St James; Isipingo, St James; Magabheni, St Bride; Margate, St Margaret of Antioch; Ngcwayi, St Laurence; Port Shepstone, St Katharine; Scottburgh, St Paul with Umkomaas, Christ Church; Umzimkulwana, St Luke; Umzinto, St Patrick; Institution: Hlanganani Preparatory School;

List of bishops

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Diocesan bishops
From Until Incumbent Notes
1853 1883 John Colenso William Macrorie consecrated rival Bishop of Maritzburg from 1868 to 1892
1883 1893 vacant
1893 1901 Hamilton Baynes
1901 1928 Samuel Baines
1928 1951 Leonard Fisher Translated from Lebombo.
1951 1974 Vernon Inman
1974 1982 Philip Russell Translated from Port Elizabeth; translated to Cape Town.
1982 1999 Michael Nuttall Translated from Pretoria.
1999 2015 Rubin Phillip
2015 2019 Dino Gabriel Translated from Zululand,[2] resigned September 2019.[3]
2021 Nkosinathi Ndwandwe Translated from Mthatha[4]
Bishops suffragan
From Until Incumbent Notes
1912 1922 Fred Roach
1969 1980 Kenneth Bernard Hallowes
1980 1990 Alfred Mkhize
1989 2000 Matthew Mandlenkosi Makhaye
1990 1994 Ross Gray Cuthbertson "Overseas Appointments". Church Times. No. 6664. 2 November 1990. p. 5. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 22 July 2019 – via UK Press Online archives.
2001 2006 Elijah Robert Thwala
2001 2010 Funginkosi Niclaus Mbhele
2007 2017 Nkosinathi Ndwandwe translated to Mthatha
2011 2019 Tsietsi Edward Seleoane translated to Umzimvubu[5]
Assistant bishops
From Until Incumbent Notes
1961 1967 Archibald Howard Cullen
1961 1971 Edward Francis Paget
1971 1987 Thomas William Stainton

References

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  1. ^ The Clergy List for 1866. London: George Cox. 1866. p. 439.
  2. ^ "Anglican head named". Independent Online. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  3. ^ Naidoo, Mervyn (29 September 2019). "Durban Bishop 'pushed' to retire amid bitter church spat". Sunday Tribune. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  4. ^ Nzimande, Makhosi (9 July 2021). "Bishops Elect new Bishop of Natal". anglicanchurchsa.org. Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  5. ^ Arenz, Horace (22 September 2019). "New Bishop of Mzimvubu elected". anglicanchurchsa.org. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  • Updated from information supplied by the Diocese of Natal Archives June 2012
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