title: Diocese of Umzimvubu
text: # Diocese of Umzimvubu
  
  The Diocese of Umzimvubu is a relatively new Diocese created out of a portion of the former St John's See. It came into existence in 1991 and is currently vacant after the ousting of bishop Mlibo Ngewu.
  
  The Diocese of Umzimvubu sits on the border of Kwazulu Natal and The Eastern Cape, located in the northern area of the former homeland of the Transkei. Historically the Diocese, along with the Diocese of Mthatha, formed the larger Diocese of St John's. Consequently, it shares many of the characteristics of this neighbouring diocese.
  
  ## List of bishops
  
  * Geoff Davies 1991-2003
  * Mlibo Ngewu 2003-2017
  * Vacant from September 2017 till present
  * Tsietsi Edward Seleoane, bishop elect, elected September 2019
  
  ## Coat of arms
  
  The diocese registered a coat of arms at the Bureau of Heraldry in 1992 : Per fess wavy abaisse, Gules and Azure, a bar wavy abaisse Argent, surmounted by a Celtic cross Or; a chief dancetty Azure filleted Argent; the shield ensigned with a mitre proper.
  
  