Downing Street has announced today that the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu is to be the 13th Bishop of Woolwich. He succeeds the R...
Downing Street has announced today that the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu is to be the 13th Bishop of Woolwich. He succeeds the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave who is now the 99th Bishop of Lichfield. He will be consecrated in Southwark Cathedral on St Patrick’s Day 17th March 2017.
Dr Dorgu was ordained Deacon in 1995 and Priest in 1996 and has served all his ministry in the Diocese of London. His curacy was at St Mark, Tollington Park and since 1998 he has been building the community of faith at St John, Upper Holloway.
Born and brought up in Nigeria, Dr Dorgu worked as a medical doctor before ordination. He has a deep concern for mission and regularly leads open-air evangelism in his parish and has seen his church grow remarkably. He is much involved in the life of the Church Primary School in the parish where he has been Chair of Governors and supports staff and pupils. He is married to Mosun who is a Consultant Child Psychiatrist.
His interests include personal fitness, reading and cooking for others. He enjoys travel and discovering new places and culture. He plays tennis, cycles and visits the gym. He is a keen supporter of Arsenal Football Club.
Commenting on his appointment Dr Dorgu says, ‘Mosun and I are delighted that Southwark, under the visionary leadership of Bishop Christopher and the Area Bishops, is a dynamic Diocese of clergy and laity working hard for the Gospel of salvation for all through Jesus Christ. We are greatly honoured to be invited to share and contribute to this dynamic ministry of bringing God's love to the people of Woolwich and the Diocese. I look forward to getting to know the clergy, people and churches of the Area in the coming months.’
The Bishop of Southwark, the Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, comments, ‘I am delighted that Karowei Dorgu is joining the Episcopal team in Southwark Diocese as Bishop of Woolwich. He brings a wealth of experience of urban parish ministry and has a real passion for evangelism and reaching out to those who are not churched with the love of Christ. I look forward to working with him and to welcoming Karowei and Mosun to the Diocese.’
Short Biography of the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu
Born Burutu, Nigeria, June 1958
1979 - 1985 : College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria: MB.BS (Med & Surgery)
1990 - 1991 : London Bible College, Northwood, Middlesex: Diploma in Evangelism
1990 - 1993 : London Bible College, Northwood, Middlesex: BA (Hons) in Theology
1992 - 1993 : London Bible College, Northwood, Middlesex: Diploma in Pastoral Studies
1993 – 1995 : Oak Hill Theological College, Southgate, London: Higher Diploma in Theology
1995 - 2002 : All Nations Christian College, Ware (P/T): MA in Christian Missiology
1995 : Ordained Deacon
1996 : Ordained Priest
1995 - 1998 : Curate, St Mark’s Church, Tollington Park, London
1998 - 2000 : Associate Vicar, St John the Evangelist Church, London
2000 - 2011 : Team Vicar, St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Holloway, London
2001 – 2011 : Assistant Director, Post Ordination Training
2003 – 2012 : Training Incumbent
2008 – : Area Bishop’s Examining Chaplain
2008 - : Vice Chair of Stepney Area Bishop’s Council and member of the Finance Committee, London Diocese
2010 – 2012 : National Vice Chair, Association of Black Clergy
2012 – : Vicar, St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Holloway, London
2014 - : Tutor, Beginning Theology Course, St Mellitus Training College, London
2015 – : Member London Diocesan Synod
2015 : National Vice Chair, Anglican Minority Ethnic Network (AMEN)
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