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Churches begin dialogue

Washington Three estranged American churches – the Reformed Episcopal Church, the Anglican Province of America and the Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA) –

Priest injured in rectory fire

Parish warden Walter Naugle (left) examines the damaged rectory with Rev. Art Nash. Rev. David Garrett suffered smoke inhalation in the fire. A priest in

Bishop pulls priest’s licence in rare trial

Perry-Gore The bishop of Quebec has passed the most severe sentence possible upon one of his priests, severing the priest’s relationship with the diocese, lifting

Iraq attack not ‘just war’

Archbishop Michael Peers, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, last November told a panel discussion in Toronto that an unprovoked attack on Iraq would

Ottawa churches help refugees

Chol Paul (far right), with wife, Everline, and brothers Madit and Bol. Chol’s story of fleeing Sudan has been adapted in England as a play.

Photo exhibit extended

An exhibit of photographs from Indian residential schools at the National Archives of Canada has been extended to Sept. 1, 2003. The show, entitled Where

Just call them Doctor

Bishop James Njegovan of Brandon and retired Dean Jack Greenhalgh were awarded honorary doctor of divinity degrees in November by St. John’s College at the

The whole family is welcome at this church

Dear editor, After reading the letters to the editor in response to the October 2002 article, “Let the little children come,” I felt compelled to

TV ads decry violence

Los Angeles The Episcopal diocese of Los Angeles put out a series of 30-second ads on local television near Christmas to carry a message against

Our history, whether we claim it or not

The denigration of the study of history in Canada over the past 50 years was unfortunate. The mistaken view that historical ignorance would free people

Priest’s challenge aids fund

Bishop Len Whitten praised the Stephenville Crossing parish for helping General Synod’s healing fund. The tiny three-point parish of Stephenville Crossing, Nfld., is on fire

Elvis imitator decides it’s now or never

Attendees at the 1997 Elvis festival in Collingwood, Ont., renew their vows before Rev. Dorian Baxter, who claims to have brought ‘tens of thousands of

Wet west churches

The diocesan council in New Westminster has authorized spending up to $12,000 to investigate problems with moisture in the walls and ceilings of six churches.

Ugandans pay visit

The diocese of Rupert’s Land recently hosted a delegation of 11 people from the diocese of Central Buganda in Uganda, including Bishop Jackson Matovu. The

Patenting life a dangerous step

Last December, the Supreme Court ruled that a higher life form could not be patented under existing patent law in Canada. In a 5:4 decision