Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia

About

About the Diocese

The Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia is a diocese of the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa, with its seat in Chipata.

Our story

Growing from the Eastern Province

The Diocese carries the Anglican tradition of word and sacrament into the districts of Zambia's Eastern Province. Parishes have grown from 16 to 24 active parishes, and the ministry of confirmation and baptism continues to expand year on year.

The diocesan office at 1160 Kalindawaro Road in Chipata coordinates clergy, parish administration, and the Diocese's development and enterprise work.

Congregation at prayer during a diocesan service

Leadership

The Bishop and the diocesan office

The Diocese is led by its Bishop, supported by clergy and lay leaders serving the parishes of the Eastern Province.

Portrait of the Rt. Rev. Dennis Milanzi, Bishop of Eastern Zambia

The Rt. Rev. Dennis Milanzi

Bishop of Eastern Zambia

Third and incumbent Bishop

Bishop Dennis Milanzi leads the Diocese in its ministry of worship, mission, social development and enterprise across the Eastern Province.

What guides us

The marks of our ministry

Every programme of the Diocese is measured against these commitments.

Where we serve

Parishes across the Eastern Province

The Diocese now counts 24 active parishes, grown from 16, gathered around the diocesan seat in Chipata and reaching the surrounding districts.

  • Chipata

    Diocesan seat and surrounding parishes

  • Katete

    Parishes and outstations

  • Petauke

    Parishes and outstations

  • Lundazi

    Parishes and outstations

  • Chadiza

    Parishes and outstations

  • Nyimba

    Parishes and outstations

Parish choir singing at a service in the Eastern Province

Speak with the diocesan office

For clergy matters, parish enquiries or partnership, write to the diocesan office in Chipata.