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Civil disobedience

Amid chants of “release him, release him” and the singing of Amazing Grace , police escort Canon Patrick Doran (in cloak), of St. Paul ‘s

Saskatoon elects Andrews

Rev. Rodney Osborne Andrews, 63, was elected bishop of the diocese of Saskatoon on Nov. 15, succeeding Arch-bishop Thomas Morgan, 62, who retires at the

In-vitro fertilization

NairobiKenyan church leaders have warned against scientists trying to “play God” following news that childless couples in the East African country are to be offered

New Integrity chapters

Integrity, an international organization of gay and lesbian Anglicans and friends has announced two new chapters: Integrity Bow Valley, in southern Alberta, and Integrity Niagara.

The enigma of Thomas Cranmer

Heroic defender of Reformed Protestantism or villainous betrayer of the Catholic Church? Disobedient schismatic or unifying symbol of resistance? Emblem of an immutable liturgy or

Soaring insurance rates challenge most dioceses

Churches are often a?”not great insurance risks,a?” says one church official. Pictured above, St. Johna?’s church, Lunenburg, N.S., which was heavily damaged by fire Nov.

Gift of life

Bishop Peter Coffin of the diocese of Ottawa joined other faith leaders and Canadian Blood Services in launching an initiative aimed to encourage people of

Conversions spark violence

New DelhiChurches in Sri Lanka have urged the government to give protection to Christians following recent attacks on churches and increasing demands for a ban

Brotherhood Web site

The diocesan council of Ottawa is establishing a national Web page for the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen (BAC) chapters and diocesan councils across Canada .

Reaction to gay bishop varied

Last month’s consecration of Canon V. Gene Robinson as bishop coadjutor in the diocese of New Hampshire brought swift and varied reactions from Anglican leaders

Council of General Synod Briefs

In other business, the Council of General Synod (CoGS): elected Dean Peter Elliott of Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, in the diocese of New Westminster as

Fond farewell

Jenny Mason, who retires Dec. 31 as director of the General Synod pension department, thanks the Council of General Synod for their tribute to her

Cowan elected bishop

The diocese of British Columbia elected Archdeacon James Cowan, executive officer of the diocese and deputy prolocutor of the General Synod, as its 12th bishop.

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