Burundi archbishop reelected to second 5-year term: The Church of England Newspaper, July 9, 2010 p 5

The Most Rev Bernard Ntahoturi, Archbishop of Burundi and Bishop of Matana

First published in The Church of England Newspaper.

The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Burundi has reelected Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi to serve a second five-year term as primate of the East African nation’s church.

At a meeting of the House of Bishops held June 23-24 in Gitega, Archbishop Ntahoturi received the unanimous endorsement of the country’s bishops.  “This was a sign of appreciation for his leadership in collegiality with other brother bishops and the whole staff of the Province,” a press release from the church said.  His second term will commence on July 17.

Educated at Lincoln College, Oxford, Archbishop Ntahoturi served as chief of staff to the President of Burundi before entering the ordained ministry.  He has been active in promoting peace within Burundi and reconciling the warring factions in the Congo and across the Great Lakes region.  He serves as a member of the WCC’s Central Committee and as chairman of the Inter-Anglican Standing Commission for Unity, Faith and Order.