Anglican Diocese of the Windward Islands
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The Anglican Diocese of the Windward Islands is one of eight diocese
within the Province of the West Indies
. The current bishop
is the The Rt Revd Calvert Leopold Friday
.
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
within the Province of the West Indies
Church in the Province of the West Indies
The Church in the Province of the West Indies is a member province in the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church comprises eight dioceses spread out over much of the West Indies area. The present position of archbishop and primate of the West Indies is held by The Most Rev. John Holder. The Most...
. The current 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...
is the The Rt Revd Calvert Leopold Friday
Calvert Leopold Friday
The Rt Rev Calvert Leopold Friday CMG is the current Bishop of the Windward Islands.He was born into an ecclesiastical family – his father is the Revd Fr Calvert Friday, now assistant minister at St Matthew's, Biabou, Saint Vincent.-Notes:...
.