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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The bishop of the Anglican diocese of Calgary, Derek Hoskin, and his wife, Pauline, at the 2008 Lambeth Conference of Bishops in Canterbury, England. Photo: Marites N. Sison

Bishop of Calgary to retire

After serving for five years as head of the Anglican diocese of Calgary, Bishop Derek Hoskin, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31 this year.

Support end to gender violence

Archbishop Fred Hiltz would like every Anglican in Canada to join him in wearing a white ribbon. This symbol demonstrates his support for the White

Padre Steele Lazerte conducts an Easter service in Spurwan Guar, Afghanistan. Photo: contributed

Dynamic ministry his true calling

“The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth for evermore.” Verse 8 of the Book of Common Prayer’s

Absolum Mamakwa Photo: contributed

‘Remarkable’ elder

Absolum Mamakwa, a respected elder and Anglican known to many in northern Ontario, died on Aug. 6 at the age of 73. “Absolum promoted and

The deadline for former Indian residential schools students to apply for compensation under the settlement agreement is Monday, Sept. 19. Photo: Marites N. Sison

Compensation deadline for former students

Today, Sept. 19, marks the deadline for former Indian residential school students to submit their applications for Common Experience Payments (CEP). The CEP is an

Resources for Anglican Covenant

TorontoCanadian Anglican parishes and individuals who would like to learn more about the proposed Anglican Covenant now have a study guide at their fingertips. The Anglican

Bishop Sue Moxley Photo: Art Babych

Same-sex blessings get the nod

Halifax The blessing of civil marriages between same-sex couples can now take place in the Anglican diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. A

‘Be a good man’

Inuvik, NWTFor Les Carpenter, a passion for radio saved him. For Pauline Gordon, excelling in the classroom made the difference. And for Paul Andrews, remembering

Former students’ experiences have transformative impact

Inuvik-Two Anglicans from the South who joined the Northern National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) here said they have been transformed by their experience of meeting former students and listening to their testimonies about the Indian residential schools.

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