Vincent Fenga
Vincent Fenga | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Yukon | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Diocese | Yukon |
| In office | Since 2026 |
| Predecessor | Lesley Wheeler-Dame |
| Previous post | Dean of Yukon (2022–2026) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2006 (priesthood) |
| Consecration | 19 June 2026 by John Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Spouse | Crescensia |
| Children | 4 |
Vincent Farirai Fenga is a Zimbabwe-born Canadian Anglican bishop. In 2026, he was elected and consecrated as bishop of the Diocese of Yukon in the Anglican Church of Canada. He was previously dean of Yukon and rector of Christ Church Cathedral in Whitehorse, before which he was an Anglican priest in Zimbabwe.
Biography
[edit]Vincent Fenga was born and raised in Harare. He obtained bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Zimbabwe and studied for his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria.[1]
He was ordained a priest in the Anglican Diocese of Harare in the Church of the Province of Central Africa, where he served as vicar of St. Mary's Parish, archdeacon of Chitungwiza and as a chaplain for a group of widows and single mothers in the diocese.[1]
In 2022, Fenga moved from Harare to Whitehorse to serve as dean of Yukon and rector of the cathedral.[2] As dean of Christ Church Cathedral, he built relationships with better-resourced Anglican churches in more populous areas of Canada, such as the Diocese of New Westminster, to improve services at Yukon churches and provide coverage for the small number of Yukon clergy.[3]
He was elected the 13th bishop of the Yukon in March 2026.[4] His consecration and installation took place in June 2026.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Fenga is married to Crescensia, a nurse. They have four children.[2]
Bibliography
[edit]- Fenga, Vincent F.; Wepener, Cas (2018). "Prophetic preaching in the socio-economic and socio-political crisis of Zimbabwe". Verbum et Ecclesia. 39 (1): 1–8. doi:10.4102/ve.v39i1.1830. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Zimbabwe fellows". CEDAR-Communities Engaging with Difference and Religion. 23 September 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Electoral Synod March 21, 2026 for Bishop of Yukon". Anglican Diocese of the Yukon. 21 March 2026. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ Puddister, Matthew (20 April 2026). "B.C. clergy and church musicians travel to Yukon to strengthen northern ministry, mutual learning". Anglican Journal. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ "The 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Yukon has been elected!". Anglican Diocese of the Yukon. 22 March 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ "Bishop Vincent Fenga was consecrated and installed as the 13th Bishop of Yukon today at Christ Church Cathedral in Whitehorse. Join us in congratulating him and the Diocese of Yukon in this most joyous occasion". Facebook. Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and Yukon. Retrieved 23 June 2026.