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Women bishops praised by Anglican Primate

Women bishops praised by Anglican Primate

The Primate of the Anglican Church (23RD November) offered his praise for women bishops in Australia.

26 November 2012

Visas for rich investors 'threaten national character': Bishop Huggins

Visas for rich investors 'threaten national character': Bishop Huggins

[The Age] "Golden ticket" visas, with which wealthy investors can gain privileged access to Australian residency, could damage the character of the nation, according to Melbourne Anglican Bishop Philip Huggins.

26 November 2012

Anglican Primate calls royal commission an "historic opportunity to protect Australian children"

Anglican Primate calls royal commission an "historic opportunity to protect Australian children"

The Primate of the Anglican Church said today that the royal commission called by Prime Minister Julia Gillard offered an historic opportunity to protect Australian children.

19 November 2012

Deconstruction of cathedral must wait on new plans

Deconstruction of cathedral must wait on new plans

The High Court has halted the deconstruction of Christchurch's severely damaged cathedral – but only until the Church Property Trustees produce plans and commit to building a new Cathedral in the Square.

16 November 2012

Archbishop of Canterbury on the reckless love of God

Archbishop of Canterbury on the reckless love of God

Lloyd Ashton writes about the Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at the Opening Eucharist of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Auckland, New Zealand. 

28 October 2012

First woman elected Chair of Anglican national indigenous body

First woman elected Chair of Anglican national indigenous body

The Revd Gloria Shipp, from the Gamilaroi tribe in New South Wales, has been elected Chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council (NATSIAC) by members at their Annual Gathering in Brisbane.

08 October 2012

Anglican Overseas Aid appoints CEO Bob Mitchell

Anglican Overseas Aid appoints CEO Bob Mitchell

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Mitchell as CEO of Anglican Overseas Aid.   Bob has been the interim CEO at Anglican Overseas Aid since the start of September.

25 September 2012

"You have reached out to us and reminded us that we are not alone" Bishop Victoria Matthews tells Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

"You have reached out to us and reminded us that we are not alone" Bishop Victoria Matthews tells Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

Christchurch New Zealand and Christ Church Cathedral Dublin may be at opposite corners of the globe but when 5 major earthquakes and over 10,000 aftershocks struck Christchurch New Zealand between September 2010 and December 2011, the people of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin responded with love and generosity.

17 September 2012

New Zealand clerics seek an official measure of child poverty

New Zealand clerics seek an official measure of child poverty

[ENI by David Crampton] Child poverty in New Zealand is drawing attention from several denominations after a recent report outlined legislative plans to help children through tax and welfare changes.

11 September 2012

Appeal launched to mark 70th anniversary of Anglican Martyrs in PNG

Appeal launched to mark 70th anniversary of Anglican Martyrs in PNG

During World War II, 12 Anglicans working for God’s Church in PNG lost their lives. This year marks the 70th anniversary since the death of the Martyrs of New Guinea.

14 August 2012