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Diocese to disinvest from fossil fuels

The Diocese of Oxford voted to disinvest from fossil fuel companies at its Diocesan Synod on 15 November

19 November 2014

Mammography Unit Opens at Harpur

Yesterday marked the first opening of Harpur Memorial Hospital’s mammography unit. 

19 November 2014

Children's Day vigil focuses on anti-smacking campaign

A vigil to mark Universal Children’s Day will focus on the campaign to ban smacking in Wales.

19 November 2014

"We want your thoughts on the next Anglican Communion Secretary General" – ACC Chair

Anglican Communion members are being asked for their thoughts on the ministry priorities and qualities of the next Secretary General.

19 November 2014

Women bishops: Archbishop hails "new way of being the church"

Archbishop Justin says the Church can begin "moving forward together" after General Synod enacts women bishops legislation.

18 November 2014

Archbishop Welby: the Anglican Communion's challenges and the way forward

Archbishop Justin Welby told the Church of England's synod that the Communion is enormously diverse and faces huge challenges, but also has massive potential. 

17 November 2014

Legislation on Women Bishops Becomes Law at General Synod

The General Synod has today enacted the measure enabling women to be ordained as Bishops in the Church of England.

17 November 2014

Bishop of Carlisle appointed to royal role

The Bishop of Carlisle has been appointed to an historic royal role.

 

17 November 2014

Work to help DRC rape victims wins peace prize

The Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation has been awarded to Thérèse Mema Mapenzi for her work with those who have suffered sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17 November 2014

Welsh Guards to attend old soldier's funeral after social media appeal

Welsh Guards are to give an old soldier, with no next of kin, a proper send off.

12 November 2014