Richard Wallace (bishop)

Richard Rangi Wallace QSM is a New Zealand Māori Anglican bishop. He was nominated at the Electoral College of 23–25 September 2016 to be the second Pīhopa o (Bishop of) Te Pīhopatanga o Te Waipounamu.[1] He was duly consecrated[2] on 21 January 2017[3] and installed that month.[4]

Wallace in 2009

In the 2009 New Year Honours, Wallace was awarded the Queen's Service Medal, for services to Māori.[5]

References
  1. Clarke-Morris, Julanne (8 October 2016). "Kāi Tahu bishop for the south". Anglican Taonga. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  2. Stuff — New Maori bishop for the South Island (Accessed 22 February 2017)
  3. ACANZP Lectionary, 2019 (p. 145)
  4. Anglican Taonga — Bishop Richard, installed (Accessed 22 February 2017)
  5. "New Year honours list 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2020.


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