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AIDS message ‘failing’

Church leaders in sub-Saharan Africa, the region of the world worst affected by the AIDS epidemic, say they appear to be failing to deliver the

Churches are reduced to ‘public culture’

Dear editor, (Re: Ontario churches concerned about proposed changes to Heritage Act, Jan. 11, Journal Web site) How curious that the Ontario government seems to

Royal union to be blessed

The Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles will have their civil union on April 8 blessed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams. London

No plans for divestment from Israel

The Anglican Church of Canada has “no intention at this time” of reviewing its investment policies with regards to multinational corporations doing business in Israel,

Qu’Appelle bishop to retire

Bishop Duncan Wallace of Qu’Appelle has announced his retirement effective May 31. Bishop Wallace, 67, told his diocesan council Jan. 22 that his retirement would

Making history

South Africa’s former president Nelson Mandela appears in London as part of the Make Poverty History campaign. The debt forgiveness campaign is supported by groups

On being wholly holy at work

In modern Canadian society, religion is largely out-of-bounds at work, something you leave at home, like your love life. For eight hours a day we

Matthews back on job

Bishop Victoria Matthews of Edmonton returned to active ministry in January after seven months of medical leave due to cancer. Her time away from the

Rabbi mends fences

Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi has paid an unprecedented official visit to the headquarters of the Armenian Patriarch in Jerusalem in what is seen as a

How many red stoles does one person need?

PA new gift registry at Torontoa?’s Anglican Book Centre (ABC) is intended to cut down on duplicate gifts for newly-ordained priests. Above, ABC staff Brenda

Books acknowledge our call to intimacy with God

These two books on Jesus’ vision of the kingdom bring an intriguing and complementary perspective to the Christian journey. Rev. Christopher Page, a well-known priest

Indigenous funds

The synod of Rupert’s Land has voted to set aside $190,000 to strengthen aboriginal ministries in the diocese. The money was to have been added

Light shines most brightly in darkness

We were still in the glow of the Christmas celebrations. Hearts had been opened and turned outward, especially towards those who have little to celebrate

Montreal’s Bishopscourt on the market

Montreal’s Bishopscourt, the residence of the diocesan bishop, is on the market for $1.6 million. The diocese of Montreal is selling its bishop’s residence. Known

Teaching Cree

Rev. James Settee, who at 85 became the oldest man ever to be ordained priest, and who is best known for having written the Cree

Heritage sites

Anglican, Evangelical Lutheran, Roman Catholic and United churches in Ontario have asked the standing committee on justice policy of Ontario’s Legislative Assembly not to approve

Windows evoke water themes

Noah releases a dove from the ark in one of seven water-themed windows at the Mission to Seafarers chapel in Hamilton, Ont. The move of

Directors explain where money goes

Dear editor, Re: the letter entitled Appeals, by Winnie Hammerlindl (January). You have asked an important question. Many Canadian Anglicans wonder how best to express

Philippines typhoon

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has released $7,000 towards emergency relief efforts for survivors of typhoons that wreaked havoc in at least

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