Jonnie Kuper

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Jonnie Liteat Kuper was the second Bishop of Hanuato'o: he was consecrated and installed on 10 April 2005; [1] and became vicar general for the Diocese of Central Melanesia. [2]

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References

  1. Anglican Communion News Service — New Bishop of Hanuato'o Consecrated (Accessed 12 February 2020)
  2. Anglican Communion News Service — New Sister Provincial for the Solomon Islands (Accessed 12 February 2020)
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by
James Philip Mason
Bishop of Hanuato'o
2005200y
Succeeded by
Alfred Karibongi