Willie Pwaisiho


Willie Pwaisiho
Bishop of Malaita
Bishop Pwaisiho in 2024
DioceseDiocese of Malaita
In office1981–1989
Other post(s)General Secretary, Melanesian Board of Mission (1990–1995)
Honorary assistant bishop, Diocese of Chester (1997–2019)
Rector of Gawsworth (1999–2019)
Orders
Ordination1974 (deacon); 1975 (priest)
Consecration28 June 1981
Personal details
Born (1948-05-14) 14 May 1948 (age 76)
NationalityMelanesian
DenominationAnglican
ParentsStephen Honiuhi & Esther Makatoro[1]
SpouseKate Kome Oikada[1]
Children2 sons; 3 daughters[1]
Alma materBishop Patteson Theological College, Kohimarama

William Alaha Pwaisiho, OBE (called Willie;[2] born 14 May 1948)[1] is a retired Anglican bishop who served as a bishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and then a priest in the Church of England.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b c d "Pwaisiho, William Alaha". Who's Who. Vol. 2016 (November 2015 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 24 August 2016. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ "In brief: Two new bishops". Church Times. No. 6170. 15 May 1981. p. 4. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 24 August 2016 – via UK Press Online archives.
  3. ^ "William Alaha Pwaisiho". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  4. ^ Pacific Islands Monthly: PIM. P.M.B. document. Pacific Publications. 1977. p. 25. Retrieved 2024-05-11.