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New bishop for Uganda's North Kigezi Diocese

New bishop for Uganda's North Kigezi Diocese

The Rev. Canon Patrick Tugume-Tusingwire has been elected the 4th Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, replacing Rt. Rev. Edward Muhima.

08 April 2011

Vocational training skills held for women in Sherigu, Ghana

Vocational training skills held for women in Sherigu, Ghana

Reverend Dr Jacob Ayeebo, Anglican Priest and Member of the Council of State, in the Upper East Region, at the weekend, reiterated the need to inculcate in the youth, skills, which would ensure food security and good livelihood.

07 April 2011

A message from the Provincial Synod of the Church of the Province of West Africa

A message from the Provincial Synod of the Church of the Province of West Africa

The Synod of the Church of the Province of West Africa (CPWA), meeting in Conakry, Guinea from Monday, March 21 to Friday, March 25, 2011 under the overarching theme “Turn back, Recover your dear love (Revelation 2:5)

30 March 2011

Signposting the Anglican Way: Theological Education Group meets in Harare, Zimbabwe

Signposting the Anglican Way: Theological Education Group meets in Harare, Zimbabwe

The second meeting of the Steering Group of TEAC 2 (Theological Education in the Anglican Communion) took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, February 17 – 24 2011, at the invitation of Bishop Chad Gandiya, Anglican Bishop of Harare and a member of the Steering Group.

29 March 2011

University to be built in honour of martyrs

University to be built in honour of martyrs

The Mt. Elgon sub-region district local governments in partnership with Diocesan bishops of eastern Uganda have sealed discussions intended to start an African Anglican University (AAU) a living memorial to African martyrdom.

28 March 2011

Zimbabwe's Anglicans forced to worship in pubs

Zimbabwe's Anglicans forced to worship in pubs

Tens of thousands of Zimbabwe's Anglicans are being forced to worship in pubs, tents and private schools while their churches stand empty, shuttered by a controversial bishop loyal to President Robert Mugabe. 

28 March 2011

Congregation carry rocks on heads and bikes to help build new church

Congregation carry rocks on heads and bikes to help build new church

On March 27, 2011, the Bishop of Tarime, the Right Rev Dr Mwita Akiri visited the Mangucha Parish at the Kenya/Tanzania border. 

27 March 2011

The 2011 Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 1

The 2011 Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 1

On the first day of this year's Standing Committee meeting, the members heard reports on the Primates' Meeting, Anglican Communion communications and Continuing Indaba.

26 March 2011

Zambian bishop installed as sixth Archbishop of Central Africa Province

Zambian bishop installed as sixth Archbishop of Central Africa Province

On Sunday 20 March, the Church of the Province of Central Africa installed its first Zambian Primate, Albert Chama, who is also Bishop of Northern Zambia.

23 March 2011

Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Five essays have been selected as the top entries in the Echos International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) essay contest. It is tied to the IEPC, sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC), an event which is to be held in Kingston, Jamaica from 17 to 25 May 2011.

22 March 2011