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A statement from the House of Bishops of the Church of Nigeria

A statement from the House of Bishops of the Church of Nigeria

On Sunday March 4, 2007, twenty new bishops of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) were consecrated in a glorious celebration attended by more than 7000 people. 

19 March 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury to speak at international conference

Archbishop of Canterbury to speak at international conference

The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams is in South Africa to be a keynote speaker at an international conference titled ‘Towards Effective Anglican Mission’ (TEAM). 

06 March 2007

21 Anglican Bishops to be Consecrated this Sunday

21 Anglican Bishops to be Consecrated this Sunday

Earlier this year the Primate of Church of Nigeria, the Most Revd Peter Akinola, announced the election of the Rt Revd Ugochukwu Ezeoke, Bishop of Aba as the new Archbishop of the ecclesiastical province of Niger-Delta.

01 March 2007

Archbishop Henry Orombi of Uganda on the Primates Meeting

Archbishop Henry Orombi of Uganda on the Primates Meeting

First, I want to thank all the members of the Church of Uganda and others who were praying so fervently during this meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion. It was the most intense meeting I have ever attended.

01 March 2007

Pomp and Colour Marks the launch of the Strategic Plan

Pomp and Colour Marks the launch of the Strategic Plan

The second CAPA HIV/AIDS TB & MALARIA Strategic Plan was launched at the Panafric Hotel Nairobi, yesterday February 22 2007 in a colourful ceremony presided over by  the CAPA Chairman and the Primate of All Nigeria Archbishop Peter Akinola.

23 February 2007

Visit of Prof Gareth Jones of Canterbury University to Madagascar

Visit of Prof Gareth Jones of Canterbury University to Madagascar

The Prof Gareth Jones of the Canterbury Christchurch University visited Madagascar to explore new ventures in the life of the Theological College in Ambatoharanana. 

19 February 2007

Sokoto General Synod Communique

Sokoto General Synod Communique

A Communique Issued at the end of the Special one-day General Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Held at St. Paul’s Church Dendo Road, Sokoto on Wednesday 7th Feb 2007.

09 February 2007

Mothers Union in Central Africa to demonstrate against homosexuality

Mothers Union in Central Africa to demonstrate against homosexuality

At the Provincial Mothers Union meeting held at St. Augustine’s Mission, Penhalonga in Mutare Zimbabwe on 27th November 2006, the following resolution was made

08 February 2007

Crisis Update, New Development Officer, News in Brief, Events

Crisis Update, New Development Officer, News in Brief, Events

It is estimated that 800,000 people need food assistance between now and July.

07 February 2007

Over 800 children gather for Christmas prayers

Over 800 children gather for Christmas prayers

About 800 children recently gathered for Christmas preparations at St. John's Cathedral in the Diocese of Shyira in the northern part of Rwanda.

21 December 2006