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Women Bishops

Women Bishops

The General Synod's motion of 10 July 2006 set the mandate for the legislative drafting group on the admission of women to the episcopate and instructed that the results of its work should be submitted to the House of Bishops' for consideration and submission to the Synod.

09 June 2008

Ecumenical representatives join Westminster Abbey's College

Ecumenical representatives join Westminster Abbey's College

Senior members of the Roman Catholic and Methodist churches have been invited to join the College of Westminster Abbey.

23 May 2008

A new Episcopal Area in North Africa

A new Episcopal Area in North Africa

It is with great joy that we announce the formation of a new Episcopal Area in North Africa. We have decided to appoint the Rev. Canon Dr. Bill Musk as Area Bishop for North Africa as well as Rector of St. George’s, Tunis.

23 May 2008

Church publishes prayers to ease exam stress

Church publishes prayers to ease exam stress

The Church of England has published a selection of prayers offering reassurance to students and teachers in coping with the current examination period.

21 May 2008

Archbishop of York prepares for parachute jump

Archbishop of York prepares for parachute jump

The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu, today encouraged more sponsors for his daring parachute jump to raise money for the families of soldiers killed or injured in Afghanistan

21 May 2008

Rome welcomes New Director for Anglican Centre

In the splendour of the Church of Santa Maria Sopa Minerva, Rome, the Very Revd David Richardson, former Dean of Melbourne, (Australia) was installed and blessed as the new Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome (ACR) on 7May 2008. 

20 May 2008

Archbishop Neill on Lambeth Conference - 'it may well be our vocation to pioneer a way forward

Archbishop Neill on Lambeth Conference - 'it may well be our vocation to pioneer a way forward

The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr John Neill said that the crisis in the Anglican Communion “can be viewed positively.” His comments come in the lead up to the 14th Lambeth Conference

14 May 2008

The Diocese of Lichfield has issued an Emergency Appeal for Myanmar

The Diocese of Lichfield has issued an Emergency Appeal for Myanmar

The four bishops in the Diocese of Lichfield have issued an emergency appeal for prayers and money in response to the disaster in Myanmar (Burma). They say: Like us, you are no doubt watching the pictures from Myanmar (Burma) with a feeling of helplessness and asking 'What can I do to help?'

13 May 2008

Archbishop Harpers Presidential Address at the opening of the General Synod

Archbishop Harpers Presidential Address at the opening of the General Synod

In his Presidential address at the opening of the three day General Synod of the Church of Ireland, the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd Alan Harper will reflect on the recent visit by the four Irish Church leaders to the Holy Land at the invitation of Trócaire and Christian Aid

13 May 2008

Statement from Bishop Mouneer Anis on the passing away of Bishop Hassan Dehqani-Tafti

Statement from Bishop Mouneer Anis on the passing away of Bishop Hassan Dehqani-Tafti

It with great sadness that we received the news of the death of Bishop Hassan Dehqani-Tafti, the former Bishop of Iran and former President Bishop our Province.

13 May 2008