The Anglican Province of Central Africa has removed Bishop Nolbert Kunonga of Harare and another diocesan bishop in Zimbabwe from its college of bishops.
In a statement released on Oct. 19, the Dean of the province, Bishop Albert Chama of Northern Zambia, stated that Bishop Kunonga and Bishop Elson Jakazi of Manicaland were no longer bishops of the church and the Sees of Harare and Manicaland had been declared vacant “with immediate effect.” Vicar generals would be appointed to supervise the election of new bishops, Bishop Chama wrote.
Archbishop’s RSVP list for his Lambeth Mad Hatter’s party is growing ever more complex.
Make that Archbishop Rowan’s
At least they know how to clean house when needed. Nuff said!!
If, as Bishop Iker is reported to have said to the Forward in Faith meeting, the Episcopal dioceses of Fort Worth, San Joaquin, Quincy, and Pittsburgh withdraw from the Episcopal Church, it will be interesting to see how the General Convention deals with them. The Central Africa report sounds like, “You can’t quit; you’re fired!”
What bearing does this action have on the principle outlined in the ABC’s letter to +Howe?
If I remember correctly, Bishop Kunonga wasn’t invited to Lambeth anyway. I’d be careful not to read these issues solely or even primarily in light of current communion conflicts. I believe this has much more to do with internal politics, especially in regards to Bishop Kunonga and his relationship with Robert Mugabe’s government.
Thanks for the correction and clarification, Jody.