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Statement from the executive committees of Affirming Catholicism and the Society of Catholic Priests

Statement from the executive committees of Affirming Catholicism and the Society of Catholic Priests

Dr Jeffrey John is a fine priest, pastor and teacher, who is wholly committed to the ministry and mission of the Church. Father John has been associated with Affirming Catholicism since 1990, as a founder member and trustee.

11 June 2003

Bishop speaks out against Euthanasia Bill

Bishop speaks out against Euthanasia Bill

A strong plea against the 'Euthanasia Bill' in England was made by the Bishop of St Albans, the Rt Revd Christopher Herbert.

10 June 2003

Bishop of Oxford defends nomination of Canon Jeffrey John as Bishop of Reading

Bishop of Oxford defends nomination of Canon Jeffrey John as Bishop of Reading

the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Richard Harries, described the process leading to the nomination of Canon Jeffrey John as the next Bishop of Reading, and explained his decision as an issue of principle.

09 June 2003

Virtual Bible Study through diocesan links

Virtual Bible Study through diocesan links

From Sunday 8 June, Christians in the Dioceses of Bradford and Salisbury will be joining with others from the Episcopal Church of Sudan and the Anglican diocese of Southwestern Virginia to form a 'virtual Bible study'.

07 June 2003

North Yorkshire church raises one million pounds for building projects

North Yorkshire church raises one million pounds for building projects

A special service will be held on Sunday 8 June to celebrate the major redevelopment of a 176-year-old Ripon church building.

06 June 2003

Westminster Abbey hosts celebration of 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Westminster Abbey hosts celebration of 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II

To mark the 50th Anniversary of that ceremony a service was held at 11:30am on 2 June 2003.

02 June 2003

Faithworks and Spring Harvest offer award for best UK churches' community project

Faithworks and Spring Harvest offer award for best UK churches' community project

Faithworks and Spring Harvest in the UK are to award £10,000 to a project that is inspired by Christian faith and is demonstrating best practice in community development.

23 May 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury to speak at St Albans conference on Christian unity

Archbishop of Canterbury to speak at St Albans conference on Christian unity

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, will give a keynote address at a major conference on Christian Unity, being held at St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire, on Saturday 17 May.

08 May 2003

Churches Tourism Association supports Restoring Hope initiative

Churches Tourism Association supports Restoring Hope initiative

The Churches Tourism Association (CTA) has welcomed the "Restoring Hope in our Church" initiative, launched by a coalition of Anglican mission agencies.

16 April 2003

Praying together for racial justice

Praying together for racial justice

Sunday 14 September has been designated by the Churches in Britain and Ireland as a national day of prayer for racial justice.

11 April 2003