About Rogers Govender
Born 1960. Rogers Govender is an anglican priest.
Rogers Morgan Govender (born 29 June 1960) is a South African Anglican priest. Since 2006, he has been Dean of Manchester.
Early life Govender was born on 29 June 1960 in Durban, Province of Natal, South Africa. He is a sixth generation South African of South Indian ancestry. In 1983, he entered St Paul's College, Grahamstown, an Anglican theological college, to train for ministry in the Church of the Province of Southern Africa.
Ordained ministry Govender was ordained deacon in 1985 and priest in 1986. to promote a "Da Vinci Code Mass" at the cathedral intended to address issues raised by the controversial book, and the movie based on it. The mass was inspired by a poll revealing that the book and movie may have undermined public trust in the Catholic Church.
Personal life Govender is married to Celia. They have two children, Jonathan and Claire.
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Dean of Manchester
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Rogers Govender was born on 29 June 1960 in Durban.
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Rogers Govender is an anglican priest.
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