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Archbishop Ian Ernest Installed New Primate for the Indian Ocean

Archbishop Ian Ernest Installed New Primate for the Indian Ocean

In a colourful ceremony shown live on national television, the Most Revd Gerald James Ian Ernest, was installed as 5th Archbishop of the Indian Ocean

23 February 2006

Reaction from The Most Revd Peter Akinola on recent events in Nigeria

Reaction from The Most Revd Peter Akinola on recent events in Nigeria

Having watched with sadness and dismay the recent development in some States in the Northern part of this Country where many Christian Churches and other property have been wantonly destroyed by some Islamic fundamentalists, the Christian Association of Nigeria is compelled to issue the following statements

21 February 2006

Communique from Provincial Syod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

Communique from Provincial Syod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

The 8th Provincial Synod of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan, meeting in Juba from 23rd-29th January 2006, gives thanks to Almighty God for the opportunity to meet together in peace after 21 years of civil war

17 February 2006

Anglican Archdeacon Elijah Yisa murdered in Bida

Anglican Archdeacon Elijah Yisa murdered in Bida

Abuja, Jan. 30, 2006 - Two assailants made their way into the vicarage compound of St John's Cathedral Church around 10.00pm last Tuesday and fatally shot the administrative assistant to the Bishop of Bida, the Venerable Elijah Abubakar Yisa, Diocesan authorities said today.

31 January 2006

Thanksgiving for the Life of the Most Rev. Samuel Sindamuka

Thanksgiving for the Life of the Most Rev. Samuel Sindamuka

Family and friends, Bishops and clergy, the first Vice-President representing the Government, and Christians from around the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi and from other denominations, including the Roman Catholic Archbishop, were lead by the Most Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi in giving thanks for the life and ministry of the Most Rev. Samuel Sindamuka at the funeral service held on Thursday 29th December 2005 in Matana.

05 January 2006

Christmas Joy of Reading Braille

Christmas Joy of Reading Braille

The Canterbury Educational Center in the Diocese of Antsiranana has a new section for blind people. It has been stocked with Braille books sent by the Torch Trust, Leicester, England. 

05 January 2006

New Year Message 2006 from The Rt. Rev Dr. S Tilewa Johnson

New Year Message 2006 from The Rt. Rev Dr. S Tilewa Johnson

As we enter another New Year, it must be our prayer that this year will be a better one than last year.  Although this is the case, there was also much to be thankful for last year. 

04 January 2006

New Years message from the Archbishop of the Congo

New Years message from the Archbishop of the Congo

Chers freres et sSurs dans la vigne du Seigneur, Au moment ou l'annee 2005 touche a sa fin, il est grand temps de passer en revue ce qui etait notre vie sur les plans spirituel, moral, professionnel et ministeriel. A chacun de faire son bilan. C'est un temps de remercier Dieu pour toutes les b?n?dictions dont il nous a comblees et de corriger ce qui n'a pas bien marche. Ceci nous permettra d'entrer dans l'annee 2006 avec un nouvel engagement, une nouvelle determination, un bon courage, une ardente perseverance et surtout avec un don de sois pour mieux servir les autres dans ce monde en mutation. Je ne saurais laisser passer ce moment sans vous remercier pour le bon temps que nous avons passe ensemble et specialement de votre franche collaboration durant l'annee qui s'acheve. Je profite de cette occasion pour vous presenter mes meilleurs voeux de bonheur, de prosperite, de longevite, de plaine sante et surtout de reussite dans toutes les bonnes actions que vous aurez a entreprendre a l'honneur de Dieu en servant les autres.Que Dieu vous comble, vous et toute votre famille ainsi que tous ceux qui vous sont chers, de ses benedictions divines pour l'annee 2006.  (Ps. 37 :4-5).

The Most Revd Dr Dirokpa Balufuga Fidele 

Archbishop of Congo and Bishop of Kinshasa & Bukavu

04 January 2006

Press Release - Disclaimer from the Nigerian Church

Press Release - Disclaimer from the Nigerian Church

The general public is hereby warned of the activities of some fraudulent personalities who exploit Christian love and the good name of the Church all in a bid to defraud unsuspecting people especially foreigners of money. 

04 January 2006

Archbishop The Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi's Christmas Message

Archbishop The Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi's Christmas Message

Greetings in Jesus Mighty Name this Christmas Season. The event which is coming to us is a great reminder of Gods divine love to the world. All over the world excitement has seized people because the good news has hit them. 

23 December 2005