General Synod is in a time of “great transition,” said Archbishop Hiltz, who announced a number of staff appointments, effective immediately.Vianney (Sam) Carriere has been
1944 Racial Discrimination Act, Ontario. Canadians’ wartime battle against oppression lowers their tolerance of oppression at home. The act prohibits the publication or display of
THE LOOK OF INSPIRATION The Rev. James Settee, the oldest man to be ordained in the Anglican Communion, translated the much-loved hymn, “Amazing Grace,” into
Among other things, the Journal received accolades for its ‘excellent overall appearance’ at a recent awards ceremony. The Anglican Journal received 22 awards last night,
In Toronto, staff at the national office of the Anglican Church of Canada were given Friday Apr. 29 off so they could watch the live
Relief for Japan continues The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is continuing to accept donations for disaster relief in Japan. The country is
Volunteers serve hot meals for people affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Photo: ACT/CWS/Takeshi Komino TokyoA "cross of comfort" has been erected
Nairobi, Kenya Church leaders in Ivory Coast said they are preparing to respond to urgent humanitarian needs as the country adjusts to the deposition of
“The effects of aging encompass the emotional, physical, social, financial and spiritual aspects of a person as they age.” Photo: Rob Marmion As the first
“The poor are the worst victims of corruption,” says India’s Roman Catholic Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao. Photo: Shutterstock Bangalore, IndiaChurches in India have joined the
Muslim and Christian leaders disagree about whether students in Christian schools can wear a hijab. Photo: Shutterstock Nairobi, KenyaMuslim leaders in Kenya are calling for
Washington U.S. President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai on 6 April blasted the recent burning of a Quran at a Florida church and
The Libya-Tunisia border, where thousands are fleeing to escape the violence in Libya. Photo:ACT/Church of Sweden/Sarah Harrison New YorkThe World Council of Churches, Conference of
Pope John Paul II celebrating his last Christmas ceremony at the Vatican’s Basilica of St. Peter. Photo: Gasper Furman/Shutterstock Vatican CityThe Vatican announced on April
(L to R) Qu ‘Appelle Bishop Greg Kerr-Wilson, Episcopal Church representative Martha Gardner, and Suzanne Lawson, diocese of Toronto, during a break at the CoGS
Canada’s top court denies appealVancouverParishes that leave the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) but seek to retain their buildings and assets may think twice about
Photo: © 2011 DaySpring Cards. Used by permission, all rights reserved. www.dayspring.com Brian Jekel, the U.S. artist who painted “The Ascension” featured on page 1
Volunteers planning for activity. Photo: ACT/CWS/Takeshi Komino Archbishop Nathaniel Uematsu of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai, the Anglican Church in Japan, has issued a message
The St. John’s trailer church on the First Nations reserve in Grand Rapids, Man. (The little trailer church that could, March), is a replacement for