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This Happened — September 24: First Woman To Be Ordained An Episcopal Bishop

Updated September 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. On this day in 1988, Barbara C Harris of Mass became the first woman to be elected as an Episcopal bishop. What was Barbara C. Harris’ background before becoming a bishop? Before becoming a bishop, Barbara C. Harris had a diverse background. She was born in Philadelphia and had a […]

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The Street Preachers Of Kigali Disrupt The Free Market Of Faith

KIGALI – There are preachers everywhere in the Rwandan capital. From minibuses to markets, from hospitals to the streets, all day, they try to get people to join their church. Early September, at the Nyabugogo market in Kigali, market-goers were surprised to see the Sainte-Famille parish priest. He had come to the market with worshippers […]

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