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Anglicare CEO Lynn Arnold moves on to study and to seek ordination

Anglicare CEO Lynn Arnold moves on to study and to seek ordination

After more than four years successfully leading Anglicare SA Dr Lynn Arnold will leave his position of Chief Executive Officer on June 30 to begin full-time study of theology and seek ordination.

17 April 2012

Filipino-Australian helps Anglican priest make Guinness boxing record

Filipino-Australian helps Anglican priest make Guinness boxing record

By refereeing 45 rounds of a 120-round boxing match in Sydney, a Filipino-Australian journalist helped Anglican priest - Father Dave "Fighting Padre" Smith - set a Guinness World Record.

16 April 2012

Bishops urge persistence on gambling reforms

Bishops urge persistence on gambling reforms

Australia’s Anglican bishops, meeting in Melbourne last month, have urged the Federal Government to persist with reforms to help problem gamblers and their families.

02 April 2012

Welcome the opportunity to engage with atheists

Welcome the opportunity to engage with atheists

Two leading philosophers will discuss the topic ‘The role of reason in faith and unbelief’ in a public conversation at St Paul’s Cathedral on 12 April. 

02 April 2012

Dr Freier urges prayers for predecessor and former Primate, Bishop Keith Rayner

Dr Freier urges prayers for predecessor and former Primate, Bishop Keith Rayner

Archbishop Philip Freier has asked for prayers for Bishop Keith Rayner, who has had a mild stroke.

02 April 2012

Media Release from the Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide Jeffrey

Media Release from the Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide Jeffrey

Adelaide Archbishop Dr Jeffrey Driver has expressed his congratulations to the Diocese of Willochra and his delight at the appointment of the Right Rev’d John Stead as the new Bishop of Willochra.

26 March 2012

Australian Aboriginal archdeacon supports reconciliation

Australian Aboriginal archdeacon supports reconciliation

The Anglican Church in Australia's first female indigenous archdeacon, Karen Kime, said she sees her role as improving communication with the nation's aboriginal communities and supporting reconciliation with the church and the wider society.

14 March 2012

Women's rights in Pacific hit hard by climate change

Women's rights in Pacific hit hard by climate change

Australians who want to support justice for women on International Women’s Day (March 8) should be extremely concerned about the impact of climate change on the Pacific’s most vulnerable women, says the CEO of Anglicord – Anglican Overseas Aid.

07 March 2012

Woman admitted to the priesthood, 20 years ago today!

Woman admitted to the priesthood, 20 years ago today!

It's 20 years ago today (March 7 1992) that women were admitted to the priesthood in Australia.

07 March 2012

Faith is not an exact science

Faith is not an exact science

Pastors and teachers need to understand science and faith so they can best serve their parishioners and students, the reverend Dr Graham Buxton says.

29 February 2012