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New Dean for St. George's College

The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr. Graham Smith as Dean of St. George's College. Bishop Dawani stated that "God has indeed delivered to us the right man at this time for this ministry."

01 July 2011

Anglican Archbishop of Burundi to give evidence to UK parliament

Anglican Archbishop of Burundi to give evidence to UK parliament

The Archbishop of Burundi, Most Rev Bernard Ntahoturi will be giving evidence to the UK’s International Development Select Committee in Parliament next week.

01 July 2011

Civil partnerships and same-sex relationships - a statement by the House of Bishops of the Church of England

Civil partnerships and same-sex relationships - a statement by the House of Bishops of the Church of England

The House of Bishops today issued a statement about the continuing debate within the Church of England about same-sex relationships.

01 July 2011

C of E ethical investment policy on alcohol to bear down on irresponsible drinks retailers

C of E ethical investment policy on alcohol to bear down on irresponsible drinks retailers

A new ethical investment policy on alcohol has been adopted by the Church of England investing bodies following advice from the Church’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG).

29 June 2011

Anglican Priest Given Prestigious Religious Freedom Award

Anglican Priest Given Prestigious Religious Freedom Award

The affectionately named “Vicar of Baghdad”, Canon Andrew White, has been named as this year’s recipient of the prestigious International First Freedom Award for his extraordinary commitment to peace-keeping and religious freedom in Iraq.

27 June 2011

"Show your support for our Armed Forces": Archbishop of York

"Show your support for our Armed Forces": Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu has encouraged people to show their support for the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday 25 June 2011.

24 June 2011

400m gold medallist reads Olympic prayer 400 days ahead of 2012 Games

400m gold medallist reads Olympic prayer 400 days ahead of 2012 Games

With just 400 days to go before the start of the London Olympics, the Church of England has released a prayer for those preparing for the 2012 Games.

23 June 2011

Faith in Education - joint report highlights contribution of church schools

Faith in Education - joint report highlights contribution of church schools

The role church schools can play in helping to raise standards of education in Wales will be discussed in a seminar today led by the Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews and two Archbishops.

22 June 2011

Bishop of Egypt calls on Christians to lobby for 'spiritual democracy' in the Middle East

Bishop of Egypt calls on Christians to lobby for 'spiritual democracy' in the Middle East

The Most Revd Mouneer Anis, Bishop of Egypt and President Bishop of the Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, told the annual conference of the Anglican mission agency USPG on Monday: "Christians - and Anglicans in particular - have a special role to play in helping to establish peace in Egypt and through the Middle East."

21 June 2011

Overseas aid spend is "woefully short", says Archbishop of York

Overseas aid spend is "woefully short", says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has said the UK's spending on overseas aid is "still woefully short of what is needed".

21 June 2011