Anglican’s new bishop for Upper Shire consecrated

Report by Nyasa times. 

The Anglican Church on Sunday consecrated Bishop Brighton Malasa, to lead the diocese of Upper Shire.

The colourful consecration ceremony of the Bishop took place in Mangochi district on Sunday and was attended by President Bingu wa Mutharika.

Before his appointment, Bishop Malasa served as the Vicar General of the Diocese.
At 30 years of age, the Bishop-elect, Rev Brighton Malasa will be the youngest in the Anglican Communion.

Bishop Malasa was duly elected at the Episcopal Synod that was held in Lusaka on 16 December 2008, according to the church.

The church said the election as Bishop of the Diocese of Upper Shire in the Church of the Province of Central Africa was confirmed by the Court of Confirmation.

It said the Court of Confirmation comprised the Dean of the Province, Bishop Albert Chama,
Bishop Derek Kamukwamba – Central Zambia, Bishop Ishmael Mukuwanda – Central Zimbabwe, Bishop Robert Mumbi – Luapula, Bishop David Njovu – Lusaka and Bishop Trevor Musonda Mwamba- Botswana.

Others were, Bishop James Tengatenga – Southern Malawi, Bishop Godfrey Tawonezvi – Masvingo, Very Revd Canon Michael Mkoko – Lake Malawi, Revd Dennis Milanzi – Commissary for Northern Malawi, Ven Revd Justice Msini – Commissary for Matabeleland and Bishop William Mchombo – Eastern Zambia.

The court sat under the legal guidance and watchful eye of the Provincial Registrar, Canon Justice James Kalaile- retired Malawi Supreme Court Judge who was recently appointed Judge of Gambia Court of Appeal.