Diocese of The Murray | |
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Location | |
Country | Australia |
Territory | |
Ecclesiastical province | South Australia |
Metropolitan | Archbishop of Adelaide |
Archdeaconries | The Murray Fleurieu Peninsula |
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Denomination | Anglican |
Rite | |
Established | 1970 |
Cathedral | St John the Baptist Cathedral, Murray Bridge |
Language | English |
Current leadership | |
Parent church | Anglican Church of Australia |
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Diocese of The Murray | |
The Anglican Diocese of The Murray is located in the south-eastern region of South Australia. Founded in 1970 as part of the Province of South Australia, it takes in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Riverland, Adelaide Hills, Murraylands and the southern suburbs of Adelaide. In 2011 the diocese had 22 parishes or pastoral districts. The cathedral church of the diocese is the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Murray Bridge. The most recent bishop is Keith Dalby, who has served from June 2019 but stepped aside in December 2023.