Grenville Christian College, a private school in Brockville, Ont. that traces its heritage back to 1918, closed on Aug. 1. “Changing demographics, declining enrolment, and
A comprehensive study of the diocese of Ottawa recommends closing eight little-used rural chapels and allowing another 34 to live out their natural lives with
RomeThe Vatican’s top official for Christian unity has rejected criticism that an official Roman Catholic document will hinder dialogue because of its statement that Protestant
Former Anglican priest Ralph Rowe on July 6 was convicted of additional charges of sexual abuse against boys and sentenced by a judge in Kenora
The bishop of Niagara, Ralph Spence, has been appointed chancellor of Renison College, University of Waterloo. Bishop Spence, who has announced his retirement as diocesan
Los AngelesThe archdiocese of Los Angeles’ agreement to a $660 million US clergy abuse settlement will amount to $1.3 million for each plaintiff, and it
Churches must begin preparing for the influenza pandemic that the World Health Organization warns will occur in just a matter of time, said a panel
The news came as a complete surprise to many church observers: Victoria Matthews, the bishop of Edmonton and the first woman to be elected to
The general secretary’s office of the Anglican Church of Canada has nominated J. Rick Ponting, professor emeritus (sociology) of the University of Calgary, to the
BaghdadAn Anglican vicar who was working to secure the release of five British hostages in Iraq fled the country on July 11 after being denounced
Sister Amy Hamilton Sister Amy Hamilton is turning 30 this year and experiencing the same angst as any other twenty-something nearing that milestone. The only
Richard Stringer travelled to the Arctic for his film about his grandfather, Bishop Isaac Singer. Bishop Stringer was the first missionary in the western Arctic
Recently, the Anglican Journal asked readers to submit their best photographs for Picture Your Faith, a new monthly feature on the Journal Web site, anglicanjournal.com.
A leak in a neighbouring mechanical room has once again put the archives of the Anglican Church of Canada at risk. Four boxes of archival
(Left) Primatial candidates Bishop George Bruce, diocese of Ontario, and Bishop Fred Hiltz, diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, outside Holy Trinity church,
London The two senior leaders of the Church of England paid tribute recently to British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s religious commitment but voiced concern over
A judge in Kenora (Ont.) Superior Court on June 11 ruled that the case against former Anglican priest Ralph Rowe, who is charged with 12
Nerva Cot Aguillera (centre, with female colleagues) recently became the first woman Anglican bishop in the developing world. Bishop Cot and Archdeacon Ulises Mario Aguero
The diocese of Quebec will elect a co-adjutor bishop this fall to succeed Archbishop Bruce Stavert, diocesan bishop, when he retires in early 2009. The
Bangalore, IndiaThe National Council of Churches in India has called on the authorities to act immediately to restore the rule of law, following a number