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Message from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

Message from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

The difficulties and pains of life do not stop just because it is Easter, but if I can accept this sign, and trust in God's love for me, then I can have a real sense of joy and peace. Outwardly, I am not necessarily bubbling over with joy, but deep inside me there is a reassurance and an enduring hope that is a solid foundation for my life. From the Jesuits in Ireland

02 April 2002

Message from Secretary General on death of the Queen Mother

Message from Secretary General on death of the Queen Mother

I join with people everywhere, who, upon hearing of the death of the Queen Mother, offer sympathy to the Royal Family, yet offer heartfelt thanks for the faithful Christian witness the Queen Mother has shown throughout her long life. 

31 March 2002

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of HM the Queen Mother

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of HM the Queen Mother

The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed sorrow and a sense of profound loss following the death of Her Majesty the Queen Mother.

31 March 2002

Good Friday Message from the Bishop of Jerusalem

Good Friday Message from the Bishop of Jerusalem

We have just finished our Good Friday service at St. George’s Cathedral, after walking the Via Dolorosa. Good Friday has come to Jerusalem, amidst the sounds of helicopters, police sirens, and tank movements. 

30 March 2002

Archbishop's Jerusalem 2000 Appeal tops £1m

Archbishop's Jerusalem 2000 Appeal tops £1m

Jerusalem 2000, the Archbishop of Canterbury's appeal for the work of the Church in the Holy Land, has now raised over £1 million for development projects in the Holy Land.

26 February 2002

An ecumenical experience for young people

An ecumenical experience for young people

The next meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches will be held from 15 August to 5 September 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland. This year there is an opportunity for young people from all over the world to participate in the meeting as stewards.

26 February 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Princess Margaret

Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Princess Margaret

Transcript of BBC interview with Nicholas Witchell

15 February 2002

Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury for National Marriage Week 2002

Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury for National Marriage Week 2002

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has given this message of support to mark the start of National Marriage Week 2002 (10-17 February):

12 February 2002

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Princess Margaret

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Princess Margaret

"I learnt with sorrow this morning of the death of Princess Margaret. She was a much-loved member of our Royal Family and a great support to her Majesty throughout the Queen's reign."

12 February 2002

New Assistant Officer for the Anglican Communion and Ecumenism

New Assistant Officer for the Anglican Communion and Ecumenism

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has appointed the Revd Andrew Norman as his Assistant Officer for the Anglican Communion and Ecumenism.

07 February 2002