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Statement issued at the bi-lateral meeting of Catholic and Anglican Bishops

Statement issued at the bi-lateral meeting of Catholic and Anglican Bishops

The Church of England House of Bishops and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales are joining together for a bi-lateral meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, on November 14 - 15th.

15 November 2006

Church growth specialist launches inspirational map of the road to growth

Church growth specialist launches inspirational map of the road to growth

A practical booklet exploring eight key themes to help local churches boost their congregations arrives in Christian bookshops today. 

14 November 2006

Archbishops appoint new Chairman of the Hospital Chaplaincies Council

Archbishops appoint new Chairman of the Hospital Chaplaincies Council

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York have appointed the Bishop of Gloucester, The Right Reverend Michael Perham, to be Chairman of the Hospital Chaplaincies Council and also lead Bishop for matters concerning the National Health Service

08 November 2006

Anglican bishop says Catholics should be more collegial

Anglican bishop says Catholics should be more collegial

The chairperson of the governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome, Bishop Stephen Platten, has invited the Roman Catholic Church to use its authority in a more collegial way, and to allow more freedom of expression in theological dialogue.

25 October 2006

SPCK Bookshops

SPCK Bookshops

SPCK and St Stephen the Great Charitable Trust are pleased to announce that they are to partner in a new move in the operation and intended expansion of the SPCK bookshop.

24 October 2006

Church of Ireland Bishops meeting with Sinn Fein

Church of Ireland Bishops meeting with Sinn Fein

Following the meeting between a delegation of the Bishops of the Church of Ireland and a delegation from the Sinn Fein Party led by Mr Gerry Adams, Archbishop Robin Eames said: 'The Bishops of the Church of Ireland are engaging in a process of engagement with the political parties in Northern Ireland. 

23 October 2006

Shock poster pressures supermarkets to back Bishop

Shock poster pressures supermarkets to back Bishop

Today the Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Rev David Gillett, will reveal a shocking poster which shows the typical range of supermarket goods on offer to children this Halloween.

18 October 2006

Algarve - Statement from the Diocese in Europe

Algarve - Statement from the Diocese in Europe

On the 15th of October the St Vincent's Church of England congregation in the central region of the Algarve resumed its normal worshipping life in the Church of Nossa Senhora de Fatima, near Almancil.

16 October 2006

The Revd Sir Derek Pattinson RIP

The Revd Sir Derek Pattinson RIP

The Church of England mourns the loss of Sir Derek Pattinson, who died, aged 76, on Tuesday, October 10. As Associate Secretary General, he helped to see into being the General Synod of the Church of England in 1970 and served as its Secretary General from 1972 to 1990.

16 October 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given his strong support to the work of hospital chaplains and has stressed the need for a commitment to securing effective chaplaincy services across the National Health Service at a time of job cutbacks and financial restraint.

06 October 2006