The Diocese of Matlosane (formerly the Diocese of Klerksdorp) is a diocese of the

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. The diocese was founded in 1990, divided from the

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. It occupies the central part of the

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province in

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List of bishops

* 1990–2006: David Nkwe * 2007–present: Molopi Diseko

Coat of arms

The diocese registered arms at the

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in 1989 : ''Vert, a chevron rompu Or and in base an Agnus Dei proper; the shield ensigned of an episcopal mitre, also proper''.

References

External links

* 1990 establishments in South Africa Anglican Church of Southern Africa dioceses North West (South African province) {{Anglican-diocese-stub