New bishop-elect for Diocese of Vanuatu and New Caledonia

April 12, 2018

ABM warmly congratulates the Reverend James Tama on his appointment as the new bishop of the Diocese of Vanuatu and New Caledonia. The following press release from the Anglican Church of Melanesia was received at our office following the election results:

 

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF MELANESIA PRESS RELEASE – 12 April  2018
Authorised by the Archbishop – The Most Reverend George Takeli

 

Anglican Church of Melanesia Elects new bishop for the Diocese of Vanuatu and New Caledonia

The Anglican Church of Melanesia Diocesan Electoral Board has today the 12th of April 2018 elected the Reverend James Tama as the sixth bishop for the Diocese of Vanuatu and New Caledonia.

The meeting which was preceded by a retreat yesterday was held at the Vanuatu Christian Centre, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Reverend James Tama succeeds the late Rt. Revd James Ligo who passed away in December 2017.

Reverend Tama is currently serving as the Assistant Mission Secretary of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, based in Santo, Vanuatu. He has been in post since 2015. He has held various positions in the Church including Deputy Principal of the Bishop Patteson Theological College , Kohimarama, and the first Principal of the Fisher Young School of Theology and Ministry based in the Diocese of Banks and Torres, Vanuatu.

Revd Tama holds a Masters degree in Theology in the field of Church History from the Pacific Theological College, Fiji.

He comes from Saranamai Villaga, West Ambae, in Vanuatu.  Revd Tama is married to Mrs Diana Tama and together they have six children.

His consecration and installation as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Vanuatu and New Caledonia will take place on 12 August 2018.

The Archbishop calls on all members of the Anglican Church of Melanesia to uphold Revd Tama and his family in prayer as they prepare to take on this important responsibility in the church.