Cecil Norgate
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The Rt Rev Cecil Richard Norgate was the Anglican Bishop
of Masasi
from 1984 until 1992.
Richard Norgate was born on 10 November 1921. His father was the Revd Cecil Francis Norgate, Rector of Great Casterton
, near Stamford, Lincolnshire
, from 1928 until his death in 1953. His mother died in 1928. He was educated at Stamford School
and St Chad's College
, Durham University
where his study of Theology was interrupted by the war. After World War Two
service with the Royal Navy
, he was ordained in 1950. After a curacy
at St Peter's, Wallsend
he became a missionary
priest with the Universities’ Mission to Central Africa in Masasi
, Tanganyika
. After long service he became Bishop
of the diocese
after no suitable Tanzania
n-born candidate could be identified and after retirement continued to live in the country
until his death on 7 October 2008.
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Masasi
Anglican Diocese of Masasi
The Anglican Diocese of Masasi is one of 21 within the Anglican Church of Tanzania Created in 1926, its first Bishop was William Lucas. The most notable bishop was Trevor Huddleston. The current incumbent is Patrick Mwachiko.-References:...
from 1984 until 1992.
Richard Norgate was born on 10 November 1921. His father was the Revd Cecil Francis Norgate, Rector of Great Casterton
Great Casterton
Great Casterton is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is located at the crossing of the Roman Ermine Street and the River Gwash.-Geography:...
, near Stamford, Lincolnshire
Stamford, Lincolnshire
Stamford is a town and civil parish within the South Kesteven district of the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is approximately to the north of London, on the east side of the A1 road to York and Edinburgh and on the River Welland...
, from 1928 until his death in 1953. His mother died in 1928. He was educated at Stamford School
Stamford School
Stamford School is an English independent school situated in the market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. It has been a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference since 1920.-History:...
and St Chad's College
St Chad's College
St Chad's College is a college of the University of Durham in England. One of the smallest of Durham's colleges in terms of student numbers , it has the largest staff, the most extensive college library facilities, and consistently the highest academic results in Durham...
, Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
where his study of Theology was interrupted by the war. After World War Two
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
service with the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, he was ordained in 1950. After a curacy
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
at St Peter's, Wallsend
Wallsend
Wallsend is an area in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 42,842.-Romans:...
he became a missionary
Missionary
A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
priest with the Universities’ Mission to Central Africa in Masasi
Masasi
Masasi is one of the 5 districts of the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the North by the Lindi Region, to the East by the Newala District, to the South by Mozambique and to the West by the Ruvuma Region....
, Tanganyika
Tanganyika
Tanganyika , later formally the Republic of Tanganyika, was a sovereign state in East Africa from 1961 to 1964. It was situated between the Indian Ocean and the African Great Lakes of Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika...
. After long service he became Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the diocese
Anglican Diocese of Masasi
The Anglican Diocese of Masasi is one of 21 within the Anglican Church of Tanzania Created in 1926, its first Bishop was William Lucas. The most notable bishop was Trevor Huddleston. The current incumbent is Patrick Mwachiko.-References:...
after no suitable Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
n-born candidate could be identified and after retirement continued to live in the country
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
until his death on 7 October 2008.