The Anglican Diocese of Osun is one[1] of 17 within the Anglican Province of Ibadan, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. The bishop emeritus is James Afolabi Popoola[2] and the current bishop is Foluso Olugbenga Babatunji.[3]
The Diocese of Osun was inaugurated on 3 August 1987, and Seth Oni Fagbemi was enthroned at All Saints’ Cathedral, Balogun, Osogbo, as the pioneer bishop.[4]
Bishops
Name | Years |
---|---|
Seth Oni Fagbemi | 1987–2000 |
James Afolabi Popoola | 2000–2019 |
Foluso Olugbenga Babatunji | 2019– |
Notes
- ↑ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website.
- ↑ "The Rt Revd James Afolabi Popoola on World Anglican Clerical Directory". World Anglican Clerical Directory.
- ↑ "Rt. Revd Dr. Foluso Olugbenga Babatunji on World Anglican Clerical Directory". World Anglican Clerical Directory.
- ↑ "ABOUT US". DIOCESE OF OSUN (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) OFFICIAL BLOG. 2017-04-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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