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Diocese of Guyana

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Diocese of Guyana

The Anglican Diocese of Guyana is one of eight within the Province of the West Indies. Its cathedral is St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown. The diocese came into being on 24 August 1842, when William Austin was consecrated as the first bishop.

The current bishop designate is Charles Davidson.

In a 2002 census, about 7% of Guyanese described themselves as Anglican.

Bishops

  • 1842–1892 William Austin
  • 1892–1900 Proctor Swaby
  • 1900–1921 Edward Parry (also Archbishop of the West Indies, 1917–21)
  • 1921–1937 Oswald Parry
  • 1937–1979 Alan Knight (also Archbishop of the West Indies, 1950–79)
  • 1980–2009 Randolph George
  • 2009–2015 Cornell Moss
  • 2015–present Charles Davidson (designate)

    • References

    Diocese of Guyana Wikipedia
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