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19. Diocese of Port Elizabeth

The Diocese of Port Elizabeth falls within the Southern regions of the National Province of the Eastern Cape. This is a largely rural province with landscape ranging from rolling hills & towering mountains to the extensive, vast open spaces of sheep farms in the interior karoo. 83% of population is Xhosa speaking with others speaking Afrikaans (9.6%) or English (3.7%). 20% of people above the age of 20 have not received any kind schooling. The most recent estimate for HIV prevalence is 23%.

Bishop: The Rt Revd Bethlehem Nopece
Diocesan HIV & AIDS Coordinator: The Revd Canon Sipambo Ludidi
Postal Address: P O Box 7109 Newton Park 6055
Telephone: +27 (46) 653 0214
Fax: +27 (46) 653 0214
Cell: 072 313 5167
Email: lobese@eject.co.za
Contact times: It is best to contact Revd Ludidi regarding HIV & AIDS work on Tuesdays.
Diocesan Website: www.anglicandiocesepe.org.za

Diocesan HIV & AIDS Coordinator: The RevdCanon Sipambo Ludidi
Revd Ludidi was appointed as the HIV & AIDS Coordinator for the Diocese of Port Elizabeth around the time of the launch of Isiseko Sokomeleza in April 2003. His appointment was a natural extension of his role as head of the Diocesan Health and Education portfolio.

His history: After teaching at a school for Blind and Deaf Children in Umtata for 4 years, Revd Ludidi entered the ministry and was ordained in 1976 after he graduated from St Bead’s College. He served in the Diocese of St Johns until 1990 when he was moved to Port Elizabeth. He has also just recently changed parishes and is now the Rector of St Simon of Cyrene in Uitenhage.

Father Ludidi is married to Themjiwe – they have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Their children are Nkosanzana (32), Langa (30), Luyanda (28) and Luke (27).

Father Ludidi has a great love for ecumenical relationships. In 2002 he received an award from the Eastern Cape Provincial Council of Churches for his work in building bridges across denominational lines.


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