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Archbishop Keith Rayner retires after almost half a century of ministry

Archbishop Keith Rayner retires after almost half a century of ministry

The Anglican Primate of Australia and Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Keith Rayner, retired today on his 70th birthday, bringing to an end almost 50 years of ministry with the Anglican Church of Australia.

24 November 1999

Australian Primate Comments on Archbishop Goodhew's Decision on Lay Presidency

Australian Primate Comments on Archbishop Goodhew's Decision on Lay Presidency

Anglican Primate and Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Keith Rayner has commended the decision of the Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Revd Harry Goodhew, to withhold assent from the Ordinance passed by the Sydney Synod to permit lay persons to preside at the Holy Communion.

10 November 1999

Circulated Statement by the Primate, Archbishop Keith Rayner

Circulated Statement by the Primate, Archbishop Keith Rayner

Replies to questions about the resignation of the Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn from Archbishop Keith Rayner, Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia

06 October 1999