Susan Wallace (bishop)

Susan Wallace is a New Zealand Māori Anglican bishop. Since 2026, she has been bishop of Te Pīhopatanga o Te Waipounamu, a diocese of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.[1][2] She was consecrated a bishop on 6 June 2026, during a service at the Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch.[3][4] She is the Church's second female Māori bishop and she wears a moko kauae.[5] She is the daughter of Richard Wallace, who was the former bishop of Te Pīhopatanga o Te Waipounamu.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "The Diocese of Te Waipounamu elects the first female bishop, Susan Wallace". Anglican Communion News Service. Anglican Communion Office. 1 May 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 McDonald, Liz (7 June 2026). "New Māori Anglican bishop follows in father's footsteps". The Press. Archived from the original on 22 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Paewai, Pokere (11 June 2026). "First wāhine Māori Anglican bishop of Te Waipounamu follows her father's footsteps". RNZ. Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ordination of Bishop Susan Wallace as Bishop of te Waipounamu". Anglican Movement. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "The first Anglican bishop with a moko kauae". Stuff. 1 May 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
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