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Letter to the Taize from the Bishops of the Diocese in Europe

Letter to the Taize from the Bishops of the Diocese in Europe

The bishops, clergy and people of the Church of England diocese in Europe send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the members of the Taize Community on the death of Brother Roger.

19 August 2005

The Current Situation of Sectarianism - Statement by Archbishop Eames

The Current Situation of Sectarianism - Statement by Archbishop Eames

"The current level of hatred and sectarian attacks on families, homes, churches and other places throughout Northern Ireland are to be utterly condemned by all decent people. There is no justification or excuse for the attacks we are seeing day and night in this Province.

19 August 2005

Walsingham - A Spiritual Place for Everyone

Walsingham - A Spiritual Place for Everyone

Father Philip North, Administrator of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, outlines plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the current Holy House in a new edition of the Walsingham Review published today.

19 August 2005

A Statement by the Primate of All Nigeria

A Statement  by the Primate of All Nigeria

I read with utter dismay the pastoral statement recently issued by the Church of England House of Bishops with regard to the Civil Partnership Act scheduled to come into force on 5 December 2005.

08 August 2005

Training for Christian ministry - delivered in sign language

Training for Christian ministry - delivered in sign language

Deaf people wanting to train for Christian ministry can now join a new course being taught in sign language.

04 August 2005

New Coadjutor Bishop of Jerusalem Elected

New Coadjutor Bishop of Jerusalem Elected

On 15 June 2005 the elections for the new Coadjutor Bishop of the Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East were held in Amman, Jordan. At the end of the second round, the Rev. Canon Suheil Dawani was elected as the new Bishop. He will work alongside the current Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Riah Abu-Assal, for a period of two years.

04 August 2005

Church welcomes Government support for existing controls

Church welcomes Government support for existing controls

The Church of England and the Churches Main Committee have welcomed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's support for 'ecclesiastical exemption' from listed building control. 

28 July 2005

Archbishop Robin Eames' Response to the I.R.A Statement

Archbishop Robin Eames' Response to the I.R.A Statement

In response to the IRA Statement Archbishop Robin Eames emphasises the moral issues involved in the current situation. Archbishop Eames said: "Quite apart from the political debate which will follow this statement from the IRA there are moral issues which must be addressed.

28 July 2005

House of Bishops issues pastoral statement on Civil Partnerships

House of Bishops issues pastoral statement on Civil Partnerships

The House of Bishops has today issued a pastoral statement to help the Church as it addresses the implications of the Civil Partnerships Act, which comes into force on 5 December 2005. 

25 July 2005

Archbishop Eames envisions future of Christianity in Ireland

Archbishop Eames envisions future of Christianity in Ireland

Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Reverend Robin Eames claims that individuals who reconnect with the core values of the Christian faith hold the key to the future of Christianity in Ireland. 

22 July 2005