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The Diocese of Te Waipounamu elects the first female bishop, Susan Wallace

The Venerable Susan Wallace has been elected Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She will be the first woman to have been appointed to the role.

01 May 2026

Women in War: International Anglican Women’s Network discuss peace-building at Jordan meeting

‘Women’s experiences in war and conflict need to be heard’, say the organisers of the in-person meeting of the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

02 February 2026

Episcopal Church of Brazil celebrates 135th anniversary and 40 years of women's' ordination

The Rt Revd Dr Jo Wells, visited the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil to celebrate the 135th Anniversary of the church and the 40th anniversary of women’s ordination in the province.

02 June 2025