Paying tribute to Bishop Karowei Durgu RIP, Bishop of Woolwich, (27 June 1958 - 8 September 2023)

Our Diocesan Bishop, Bishop Christopher, the Lord Bishop of Southwark writes: 

"It is with great sadness that I share the news of the death of The Rt Revd Dr Bishop Karowei Dorgu. Bishop Karowei died peacefully after a long struggle with his health on Friday 8 September in the presence of his family at King’s College Hospital."

May +Karowei, rest in peace, and his loved ones know mercy and consolation. 

See the attached letter for further information and follow the link to the Diocesan website here.

There are also links to Bishop Karowei's Funeral Mass at Southwark Cathedral, which was held on Thursday 28th September, and the Order of Service pdf below. 

Woolwich_announcement_090923, PDF

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20230928-Karowei-Funeral-Eucharist-FINAL, PDF

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