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Archbishop of Canterbury calls for Primates' gathering

Special meeting for Primates to reflect and pray together concerning future of Communion

16 September 2015

Anglican Communion women welcome Primates' commitment to tackle violence against women and girls.

Anglican Communion women welcome Primates' commitment to tackle violence against women and girls.

The commitment by Primates at the January meeting in Dublin to work to eliminate violence against women and girls has been warmly welcomed by the Communion’s International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

28 March 2011

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Five members have been elected to the Primates Standing Committee by the Primates at the recent Primates' Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. All have now confirmed they are willing to serve.

16 February 2011

Réunion des Primats - Briefing #5

Réunion des Primats - Briefing #5

Durant la dernière journée de la Réunion des Primats à Dublin, les Primats on discuté du contenu des documents définitifs qui ont été préparés pendant la semaine. Ils ont commencé par réviser la première ébauche d’un document de travail sur l’objectif et l’envergure proposés de la Réunion des Primats

01 February 2011

Reunión de primados - Comunicado No. 5

Reunión de primados - Comunicado No. 5

En el último día de la Reunión de Primados celebrada en Dublín, los primados conversaron acerca del contenido de los documentos finales que habían sido preparados a lo largo de la semana. Comenzaron con una revisión del primer borrador de un documento de trabajo sobre la finalidad y alcance propuestos para la reunión de primados.

01 February 2011

Podcast of the Press Conference from the Primates Meeting 2011

Podcast of the Press Conference from the Primates Meeting 2011

At todays press conference the panel comprised of the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, The Most Revd Bernard Ntahoturi, Archbishop of the Province of Burundi & Bishop of Matana, The Most Revd Dr John Walder Dunlop Holder, Archbishop, Church in the Province of the West Indies & Bishop of Barbados and The Most Revd David Robert Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church & Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane. They were welcomed by The Most Revd Alan Edwin Thomas Harper, Primate of All Ireland & Archbishop of Armagh

30 January 2011

Renewed clarity on Primates' Meeting meets Abp of Canterbury's chief hope

Renewed clarity on Primates' Meeting meets Abp of Canterbury's chief hope

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams said that the outcomes of the Primates’ Meeting in Ireland had met his “chief hopes” for the week.

30 January 2011

Primates' Meeting - Briefing #5

Primates' Meeting - Briefing #5

On the final day of the Primates’ Meeting in Dublin, Primates discussed the content of final documents that had been prepared over the week. They began with reviewing the first draft of a working document on the proposed purpose and scope of the Primates’ Meeting. They then reviewed other documents—letters and statements—covering a range of international issues.

30 January 2011

Réunion des Primats - Briefing #4

Réunion des Primats - Briefing #4

La réunion d’aujourd’hui est passée du travail de réflexion sur l’exercice de la primatie et l’objectif et la nature de la Réunion des Primats, au rôle, à l’objectif et à la composition du Comité Permanent des Primats. Les Primats ont suggéré que le comité pourrait remplir des rôles supplémentaires à leur participation au Conseil Consultatif anglican (ACC) et au Comité Permanent, tels que « maintenir» la vie, la vision et l’esprit de la réunion entre les Réunions des Primats; aider à former leurs futures réunions, et agir en tant que groupe consultatif pour l’Archevêque de Cantorbéry. 

30 January 2011