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The first Māori Dean of Napier's Cathedral of St John the Evangelist appointed in Diocese of Waiapu

The Venerable Ruihana Paenga has been appointed as Dean of Waiapu, where she will lead ministry at Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Napier, New Zealand.

14 July 2026

Anglican Networks continue to highlight the breadth of ministry across the Anglican Communion

Delegates to ACC-19 heard from seven Anglican Networks in the second of a two-part session exploring their ministries and future priorities across the Anglican Communion.

03 July 2026

Anglicans discuss the Church’s response to climate change

During ACC-19, council members heard from representatives of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN) about why protecting the environment is a vital element in Anglican mission.

01 July 2026

A reflection on the emerging world order from Indigenous Pastor Ray Minniecon

Indigenous Pastor Raymond Minniecon from the Diocese of Sydney in the Anglican Church of Australia reflects on what the recent shifts in global and national political priorities could mean for Indigenous peoples and First Nations lands.

14 May 2026

The Diocese of Te Waipounamu elects the first female bishop, Susan Wallace

The Venerable Susan Wallace has been elected Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She will be the first woman to have been appointed to the role.

01 May 2026

From Fiji to the Solomon Islands: Young Anglican joins advocacy voyage for ocean protection

A young woman from the Anglican Diocese of Polynesia is part of a crew sailing from Fiji to the Solomon Islands on a traditional vaka vessel, the Uto ni Yalo. Sailing to the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, those on the voyage will advocate for the protection and restoration of the ocean.

21 August 2025

Sacred Circle strengthens indigenous self-determination and resilience in Canada

Indigenous Anglicans from across Canada gathered in Calgary this August for the 12th “Sacred Circle” for prayer, worship and discernment.

20 August 2025

South American visit strengthens ties and theological collaboration across the Anglican Communion

Canon Stephen Spencer has visited the Anglican Church in South America to deepen relationships and contribute to work in theological education.

24 July 2025

Anglican-backed adult literacy mission is changing lives in Papua New Guinea

The Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) give an account of how one of the missions in Papua New Guinea provides a second chance for adults at literacy education, working with indigenous communities.

14 July 2025

Reflections on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women’s 69th session

A youth delegation recently attended the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. Anglican News spoke to youth advocates to get their reflections on the discussions. 

28 April 2025