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Hundreds pack Jerusalem Cathedral for Bishop's Enthronement

Historic St George's Anglican Cathedral was filled to overflowing on Low Sunday, 15 April as the 14th Anglican bishop, the Rt Revd Suheil Dawani, was installed and welcomed as bishop of this important diocese in the life of the Anglican Communion. 

17 April 2007

Turning Five Talents into Twenty

Turning Five Talents into Twenty

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, spoke on 27th March in London at the first UK Annual Review of Five Talents – the microfinance initiatives of the worldwide Anglican Church.

12 April 2007

Church Army CEO calls for 700 young people to make a difference for God

Church Army CEO calls for 700 young people to make a difference for God

Mark Russell, Church Army's Chief Executive, challenged 700 young people to make a difference for God at this year's Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage at Canterbury Cathedral. 

11 April 2007

Archbishop of Wales, the Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan's Easter Message

Archbishop of Wales, the Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan's Easter Message

It is not enough for the Church of Jesus Christ to shout on Easter morning that Christ is risen, it needs to show that it tries to live by the values of His Gospel.

10 April 2007

Award of Freedom of the City of Armagh, to The Rt Revd The Lord Eames

Award of Freedom of the City of Armagh, to The Rt Revd The Lord Eames

Following the announcement by Armagh City Council this week that former Archbishop, the Rt Reverend The Lord Eames and his wife, Lady Eames are to become the first individuals to be awarded the Freedom of Armagh City, Archbishop Alan Harper issued the following response

10 April 2007

An Easter Message from the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Revd Dr Idris Jones

An Easter Message from the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Revd Dr Idris Jones

What Easter means for me is summed up in the words of St. Paul 'It is a fact; Christ is risen' ( 1 Cor 15 v 20 ). 

06 April 2007

Bishop Mouneer Anis' Easter Message

Bishop Mouneer Anis' Easter Message

Today as we remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I would like to meditate on the words of Apostle Paul to the church in Rome;

04 April 2007

Archbishop Alan Harper's Easter Message

Archbishop Alan Harper's Easter Message

The Easter message of the triumph of life over death and hope over despair is reinforced for all of us in Ireland this year. We may not have put behind us all of the legacy of a troubled past, but so much has happened that promises new beginnings and a future liberated from the chains of the past, that we are surely right to celebrate with additional joy and conviction.

03 April 2007

Memorial fund set up for family of Father Paul Bennett

Memorial fund set up for family of Father Paul Bennett

Parishes across the country are pledging collections for the family of murdered vicar Father Paul Bennett. They will also be praying for the bereaved family as they prepare for Father Paul’s funeral on Tuesday. The money collected during services in churches over the next few weeks will be given to Father Paul’s widow, Georgina.

03 April 2007

England: Archbishop of Canterbury - contribution to House of Lords casino debate

England: Archbishop of Canterbury - contribution to House of Lords casino debate

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, spoke yesterday in the debate on gambling and super casinos in the House of Lords. 

29 March 2007