Remelia Ringtho

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Remelia Ringtho (b 21 October 1929) [1] was an Anglican bishop in Uganda. [2]

Ringtho was educated at Buwalasi Theological College and ordained in 1963. He served in the Diocese of Northern Uganda. [3] He was consecrated an Assistant Bishop of Madi- West Nile in 1976, and its Diocesan in 1977. He retired in 1987.

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References

  1. West Nile Web
  2. 'A historical study of the Church of Uganda, 1962-1992' Niringiye, D.Z p201: Edinburgh; University of Edinburgh; 1997
  3. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980–82 p 864: London, OUP, 1983 ISBN   978-0192000101