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Concern for Haitian refugees

Concern for Haitian refugees

The Rt Revd Leo Frade, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida, has expressed his concern for the plight of the Haitian refugees who arrived on American soil this week.

06 November 2002

El Salvador celebrates women's month

El Salvador celebrates women's month

With the celebration of a forum entitled "Women in the ordained ministry" and other activities, the Anglican Episcopal Church of El Salvador honoured the Salvadoran women during the month of October.

31 October 2002

Bishops issue statement on blessing same-sex unions

Bishops issue statement on blessing same-sex unions

n the name of God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada, meeting in Mississauga on October 28, 2002, issues the following statement in response to the decision of the Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster to bless same-sex unions.

30 October 2002

A struggling church, a troubled land - visit to Colombia raises questions

A struggling church, a troubled land - visit to Colombia raises questions

News that a car bomb had exploded outside police headquarters in Bogota, Colombia, on October 22, killing two and wounding 36, saddened but did not surprise Richard Parkins, director of Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM). 

30 October 2002

Carey cautions primate on same-sex issue

Carey cautions primate on same-sex issue

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, who retires this month, has warned Canadian primate Archbishop Michael Peers and the house of bishops to go slowly in deliberations on same-sex blessings and to consult with the Anglican Communion.

30 October 2002

Kansas blessings policy upheld by narrow margin

Kansas blessings policy upheld by narrow margin

The 143rd convention of the Diocese of Kansas narrowly defeated a resolution opposing Bishop William Smalley's policy of blessings for couples outside of marriage in a vote that was characterized by people on both sides of the issue as "prayerful" and "grace-filled."

24 October 2002

Solidarity with suffering people of Colombia

Solidarity with suffering people of Colombia

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church in the USA affirmed their solidarity with the Episcopal Church and the suffering people of Colombia through prayer and witness. The council met mid-October in Wyoming.

23 October 2002

Recife Cathedral withdraws from Diocese

Recife Cathedral withdraws from Diocese

The dean and congregation of Holy Trinity Cathedral in the diocese of Recife (Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil) has cut its relationship with the diocese in a move that was predicated many years ago.

22 October 2002

The Most Reverend Gregory Venables installed as new Diocesan Bishop of Argentina

The Most Reverend Gregory Venables installed as new Diocesan Bishop of Argentina

On Saturday 12 October at a special service during the Diocesan Synod, Bishop Venables was enthroned as the next Diocesan Bishop for the Diocese of Argentina.

18 October 2002

Civil rights activist priest dies

Civil rights activist priest dies

The Revd Paul Matthew Washington, rector of North Philadelphia's Church of the Advocate for 25 years, died Monday of heart failure in Philadelphia at the age of 81.

18 October 2002