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USA: New Bishop for Indianapolis - A Profile

USA: New Bishop for Indianapolis - A Profile

The Rev. Catherine Waynick was born and raised in southern Michigan. She has been married 28 years to Larry, an elementary school principal, and they are the parents of two children, who are both in college.

17 January 1997

USA: New Indian theological training institute

USA: New Indian theological training institute

After months of work, the Episcopal Council of Indian Ministries (ECIM) adopted a framework in late October for a new Indigenous Theological Training Institute to provide culturally sensitive leadership training for laity and clergy. 

19 December 1996

ECUSA parish takes in hundreds of Iraqi refugees

ECUSA parish takes in hundreds of Iraqi refugees

Threatened because of their affiliation with the United States government, nearly 20 Kurdish refugees will soon find a new home in the Diocese of Idaho, the first of hundreds to be resettled with the help of Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM).

19 December 1996

West Indies: Jamiaca: Women to be Priested

West Indies: Jamiaca: Women to be Priested

On 22 December, 1996 the Anglican Diocese in Jamaica will ordain its first women priests when four existing women deacons will be priested.

19 December 1996

Guatemala: Will peace end outside help?

Guatemala: Will peace end outside help?

A Guatemalan Church leader is afraid that peace will mean an end to international support for justice and reconciliation in Guatemala.  "Once peace has been signed on a piece of paper, we'll be left alone," warned Miguel Palacios, an Anglican priest and long-time peace activist in the country.

19 December 1996

Brazil: Women's Consultation

Brazil: Women's Consultation

The Third Meeting of Anglican Episcopalian Women of Brazil met in November and advocated reading the Bible from a feminist perspective.

19 December 1996

A Statement by the Presiding Bishop of ECUSA

A Statement by the Presiding Bishop of ECUSA

Statement issued November 11, 1996, by Presiding Bishop Edmond Browning in reponse to allegations about sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Long Island

15 November 1996

USA: Letter of Bishop Paul V. Marshall, Diocese of Bethlehem

USA: Letter of Bishop Paul V. Marshall, Diocese of Bethlehem

The following information comes in response to an article that appear in a popular pornography glossy PENTHOUSE in the USA. The story was carried on EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE. The unfortunate incident is addressed very well by the Bishop of Bethlehem (ECUSA) and we post this for your information and use.

13 November 1996

A note received from the Bishop of Chile

A note received from the Bishop of Chile

Yesterday, 6th November, 1996, was a memorable day in the history of Chile. The House of Deputies debated and passed a Bill establishing norms regulating the recognition and funtioning of churches, religious confessions and organizations in the country. There were 91 votes in favour, and none against.

11 November 1996

Argentina: India rights recognised after protest

Argentina: India rights recognised after protest

Following a peaceful protest by indigenous communities in Northern Argentina the Provincial government has agreed to sign an agreement to give the local communities the title deeds to their land.

06 November 1996