Marites N. Sison

  • Marites N. Sison

    Marites (Tess) Sison was editor of the Anglican Journal from August 2014 to July 2018, and senior staff writer from December 2003 to July 2014. An award-winning journalist, she has more that three decades of professional journalism experience in Canada and overseas. She has contributed to The Toronto Star and CBC Radio, and worked as a stringer for The New York Times.

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General Synod balances budget

A balanced 2012 budget of $12.698 million was approved by CoGS for the national church. In addition, a balanced budget was forecast for 2013 with

Youth ministry, newspaper ‘suspended’

Since 1960, Dialogue has been published 10 times a year in partnership with the Anglican Journal. Photo: Marites N. Sison On Nov. 29, the Synod

Acknowledgment is "a key first step to healing," says Fr. Michael Lapsley, executive director of the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) in Capetown, South Africa. Photo: Marites N. Sison

Canadians urged to carpe diem on truth and reconciliation

An Anglican priest and social justice activist from South Africa has urged faith communities in Canada to “seize the moment” and take an active part in the public hearings of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

A walk unlike any other

Halifax — There were many lonely moments for Patrick Etherington Jr., 28, as he walked the 2,200 kilometers from Cochrane, Ont., to Halifax. Etherington, a

Solar panels generate revenue

It started with the need to replace a roof in one of the churches of the Anglican parish of Huntley, Ont. Nine months later, the

The diocese of Toronto synod discussed a wide range of issues, including its budget, mission priorities, climate change and sexuality. Photo: Michael Hudson/The Anglican

Two motions on human sexuality approved

The diocese of Toronto synod has approved two motions on human sexuality, none of which changes its current experimental guidelines limiting same-gender blessings to about

“We’ve got to do it ourselves”

Mississauga, Ont. – Saying that a “pastoral crisis” can no longer be ignored in indigenous communities struggling with suicide, poverty, addictions and other issues, the

The Rev. Beverly Shanley. Photo: Contributed

Women in the church

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood in the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church

Five parishioners ride their trusty steeds to St. Thomas Anglican Church, Wainright, in Edmonton, for the Back to Church Sunday service. Photo: Lara Ledger

Back to Church Sunday

A number of Anglican churches across Canada opened their doors for Back to Church Sunday on Sept. 25. Did they succeed in getting more people

Artwork draws mixed reactions

The federal government’s announcement that it will commemorate the legacy of the Indian residential schools in Canada with a permanent installation of artwork on Parliament Hill has drawn mixed reactions from aboriginal groups.

A walk unlike any other

Halifax—There were many lonely moments for Patrick Etherington Jr., 28 as he walked 2,200 kilometers across eastern Canada to attend the Atlantic National Event of

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