Diana Swift

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    Diana Swift is an award-winning writer and editor with 30 years’ experience in newspaper and magazine editing and production. In January 2011, she joined the Anglican Journal as a contributing editor.

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A formula for fresh expressions

MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE “We need to be more imaginative about what God is calling us to do,” says the Rev. David Male, VCP conference keynote

A Nobel for Mama Maggie?

U.S. congressmen have nominated Coptic Christian ministry leader Maggie Gobran for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. Affectionately known as Mama Maggie, the former Cairo university

Palm Sunday marks start of Holy Week

Children participate in a Palm Sunday procession in Algeciras, Spain. Photo: Algecireno Commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem a week before the day of his

Dalai Lama wins 2012 Templeton Prize

The Dalai Lama’s compassionate world view has won him global popularity and this year’s Templeton Prize. Photo: 360b St. Paul’s Cathedral, London will be the

City of Guelph wins national water prize

Toronto artist Manminder Jagait donated this painting to recognize Guelph’s efforts to support awareness of local and global water issues. Photo: Manminder Jagait The city

Lutheran pastor is new German president

The Rev. Joachim Gauck, a human rights advocate and social activist, will bring passion to the ceremonial presidency of Europe’s richest country. Photo: Michael Lucas

“The Community” creates international buzz

The church’s new online forums are creating community and relationships from the parish to the international level. Photo: George Dukinas The Anglican Church of Canada

Heaven-scent: Custom fragrance for Pope Benedict

Pope Benedict’s signature scent captures the aroma and serenity of his native Bavaria’s forests. Photo: Gras-Ober Italian perfumer Silvana (“The Nose”) Casoli, has created a

Muslim campaign seeks to dispel Shariah fears

People with questions about Islamic Shariah law can call a public-education campaign hotline at 1-855-SHARIAH. Photo: Jaggat On March 5, a U.S. Muslim organization is

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