Matthew Puddister, Author at Anglican Journal https://anglicanjournal.com National News from the Anglican Church of Canada Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:37:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://anglicanjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AJ-logo-01.svg Matthew Puddister, Author at Anglican Journal https://anglicanjournal.com 32 32 170042892 Canadian Anglicans join in advocating against U.S.-backed ‘war of suppression’ in Philippines https://anglicanjournal.com/canadian-anglicans-join-in-advocating-against-u-s-backed-war-of-suppression-in-philippines/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:37:12 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=216066 Church and secular leaders in the Philippines and Canada are speaking out against the Philippine government's practice of arresting and imprisoning clergy and church workers, as Canadian Anglicans reiterate calls for a just peace and defence of human rights.

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]]> 216066 Inside the House of Bishops https://anglicanjournal.com/inside-the-house-of-bishops/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:01 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=216025 The national House of Bishops, which held its latest meeting from Oct. 5-9 in Niagara Falls, Ont., is a biannual gathering for bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada to meet as colleagues and offer mutual support for episcopal ministry.

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]]> 216025 Recognizing Indigenous military veterans https://anglicanjournal.com/recognizing-indigenous-military-veterans/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:07:46 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215998 The Rev. Catherine Askew, a military chaplain and co-chair of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, says the Anglican Church of Canada should observe National Indigenous Veterans Day as part of its commitment to reconciliation.

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]]> 215998 Anglo-Catholic parishes embody ‘appreciation for the mystical’ https://anglicanjournal.com/anglo-catholic-parishes-embody-appreciation-for-the-mystical/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215975 Thriving Anglo-Catholic parishes—Anglican parishes that embrace many beliefs and practices associated with the Roman Catholic Church—are attracting newcomers drawn to the unique worship style of this tradition.

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]]> 215975 Clergy opinions run gamut on AI use in sermons https://anglicanjournal.com/clergy-opinions-run-gamut-on-ai-use-in-sermons/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:53 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215908 As some clergy pledge never to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in writing sermons, and others view AI as just another tool for preaching, Anglicans debate where to draw the line.

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]]> 215908 National support for child and youth ministry drives local fundraising teams https://anglicanjournal.com/national-support-for-child-and-youth-ministry-drives-local-fundraising-teams/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:24:18 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215839 The annual Say Yes! To Kids campaign hit its stride in 2026 as local fundraising teams collected a record-breaking $165,000 for child and youth programs, drawing on support from the Anglican Foundation of Canada.

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]]> 215839 St. Anne’s art exhibition finds rebirth and new life amid church ruins https://anglicanjournal.com/st-annes-art-exhibition-finds-rebirth-and-new-life-amid-church-ruins/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:42:26 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215806 “Where Walls Meet Sky” features artwork centred around rebirth and sacred space inside the ruins of the historic Toronto church, which was destroyed by fire two years ago, as the parish moves forward with plans to rebuild.

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]]> 215806 Faith rooted in the wild https://anglicanjournal.com/faith-rooted-in-the-wild/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:24:23 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215777 Core ideas of Forest Church—which involves communities gathering outdoors for worship, emphasizing connection with God through the natural world—are reflected in a variety of similar movements with names and practices as diverse as nature itself.

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]]> 215777 New Yukon bishop prioritizes spiritual renewal https://anglicanjournal.com/new-yukon-bishop-prioritizes-spiritual-renewal/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:13 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215693 Bishop Vincent Fenga hopes to encourage prayer, Bible study, faithful worship and discipleship in the Anglican diocese of the Yukon with the goal of strengthening people's relationship to Jesus Christ.

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]]> 215693 Late Quebec bishop Dennis Drainville held strong convictions in faith and politics https://anglicanjournal.com/late-quebec-bishop-dennis-drainville-held-strong-convictions-in-faith-and-politics/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:04:51 +0000 https://anglicanjournal.com/?p=215676 The 12th bishop of Quebec as well as a politician and educator, Drainville died on Aug. 3 at the age of 72.

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