As military action in Iraq commences we remember in our prayers all those whose lives are in danger throughout the Middle East.
20 March 2003
All the parishes in the Diocese of Canterbury have been invited to the Cathedral for a day to celebrate links with Christians overseas, especially in the Third World.
20 March 2003
I am greatly saddened that diplomatic efforts to ensure Iraq's compliance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions have been adjudged to have failed and that the Government now considers it necessary to participate in the use of military force to disarm Iraq.
20 March 2003
The Church of England Bishop of the second largest diocese in England visited Colchester Garrison, the home of 16 Air Assault Brigade - Britain's largest Brigade - on Monday 17 March, accompanied by his Roman Catholic counterpart.
18 March 2003
With the threat of war looming over Iraq, UNICEF is providing special therapeutic food for over 400,000 malnourished children across the country in an urgent effort to bolster their chances of survival in the event of a conflict.
13 March 2003
In a joint statement the Archbishop of Armagh, Dr Robin Eames, and the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr John Neill, today urged the United Nations Security Council to uphold the principles of the UN Charter in working to resolve the Iraq crisis.
12 March 2003
Welcoming the Archbishop of York's comments today on the issue of clergy safety, the National Churches Tourism Group drew attention to the advice from insurers about Church buildings that churches "if at all possible should be left open during the day."
11 March 2003
Celebrating the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight 2003, Dr Rowan Williams, newly enthroned Archbishop of Canterbury, gave a strong endorsement of the value of Fairtrade. Speaking at a Fairtrade Event in the Chapter House of Canterbury Cathedral on Shrove Tuesday, the Archbishop stated that:
10 March 2003
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Revd Ken Good, said that violent incidents such as the recent attack on The Deanery in Londonderry have no place in a future where neighbour respects neighbour.
10 March 2003
The Cathedral community and the wider diocesan family welcomed Archbishop Rowan Williams and his family for the first time in two separate celebrations on Sunday 2 March. Archbishop Rowan was celebrant and preacher at both services.
02 March 2003