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Statement from the Anglican Bishops in Southern African

Statement from the Anglican Bishops in Southern African

We, the Bishops of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa call upon the Government of South Africa to seek the release of Stephen Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who were recently sentenced in Malawi to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour, after they shared in a traditional ceremony of engagement. 

26 May 2010

Archbishop of Cape Town proposes prayer for the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Archbishop of Cape Town proposes prayer for the 2010 FIFA World Cup

‘Let us all pray that God will bless the World Cup!’ said Archbishop Thabo Makgoba on Monday as he launched a special prayer for the tournament.

24 May 2010

New Primate and Bishops for Church Of Nigeria

New Primate and Bishops for Church Of Nigeria

In a four hour-long service in Abuja’s Cathedral Church of the Advent, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh was recently installed as the fourth Primate of the Church of Nigeria. The ceremony also commemorated the completion of Archbishop Akinola's period in office.

16 April 2010

New Bishop elected for the Diocese of Tarime

New Bishop elected for the Diocese of Tarime

The General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Tanzania Dr Mwita Akiri (50) has been elected to be the first Bishop of the Diocese of Tarime (east of Lake Victoria and west of Serengeti National Park) within the Anglican Church of Tanzania.

16 April 2010

Armed militia storm Bukavu bishop's home at night

Armed militia storm Bukavu bishop's home at night

A group of unidentified gunmen forced their way into the home of Congolese Bishop Sylvestre Bali-Busane Bahati of the Diocese of Bukavu during the early hours of April 9, looting the property and leaving with money, clothes and electronic equipment.

13 April 2010

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa

Statement from the Synod of Bishops, 8-11 February 2010

12 February 2010

Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Endorses the "Africa for Haiti" Campaign

Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Endorses the "Africa for Haiti" Campaign

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has lent his endorsement to the widely supported "Africa for Haiti" campaign, launched at a press conference on 22 January by Mrs Graça Machel.

28 January 2010

Statement from the Episcopal Church of Sudan

Statement from the Episcopal Church of Sudan

The peace process in Sudan has reached a critical point. The Episcopal Church of Sudan has issued a statement

30 November 2009

Bishop Geoff Davies was named SAB Environmentalist of the Year

Bishop Geoff Davies was named SAB Environmentalist of the Year

Bishop Geoff Davies, SA’s “Green Bishop”, was named Environmentalist of the Year and received the Nick Steele Memorial Award for his inspiring work. 

19 November 2009

The Anglican Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council - Communique

The Anglican Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council - Communique

The Anglican-Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council (AOCICC) met in the International Study Centre, Canterbury, England, from 26 to 29 October 2009. The Council welcomed the Revd Carola von Wrangel from the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe as a new member.

04 November 2009