First Motswana Anglican bishop to be consecrated

Invited guests include President Ian Khama, fellow bishops from the CPCA, other Christian leaders, representatives of linked overseas churches including the Bishop of Newcastle in the Church of England, and the bishops of Johannesburg, Matlosane, Lesotho and Swaziland. Beleme becomes the first Botswana-born leader of the Diocese of Botswana since its foundation in 1972.

"This is a truly exciting event in our national church history. Although the Anglican Church has been served by four faithful and dedicated leaders since the Diocese became independent in 1972, Fr Beleme will be the first to have been born in Botswana," Dean of Holy Cross Cathedral and Vicar-General of the Diocese of Botswana, Rev James McKeran said."He also comes with a personal story that whilst deeply rooted in the Setswana culture gives him a good appreciation of the wider church and world," he added.