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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Report urges expressions of regret

Apologies from the diocese of New Westminster and the Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA) for the “deep offence” their decisions regarding sexuality have

Harvey will oversee Episcopal parish

Donald Harvey, who will retire as bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador at the end of this month, has accepted an offer to become an

Bishop describes AIDS scourge

The scourge of HIV-AIDS remains in South Africa, with new infections emerging even among grandparents who are often not adequately protected when they care for

Two priests resign in Qu’Appelle, B.C.

The controversial clause affirming the “integrity and sanctity of committed adult same-sex relationships,” which was part of a resolution approved by General Synod in June,

Canada’s new primate is wired

This month Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, will go online on the national church’s Web site to introduce himself and

Ted’ championed rights of all people

Archbishop Ted Scott, being interviewed in an undated photo, was known for his work in social justice. Archbishop Edward (Ted) Scott, the 10th primate of

Existing commission will study unions

Archbishop Andrew Hutchison has decided not to appoint new members to the Primate’s Theological Commission, which has been asked by General Synod to determine whether

Worshipping summer style, in God’s country

Archbishop Andrew and Lois Hutchison are frequent visitors to St. Peter’s-on-the-Rock, Stony Lake, Ont. Stony Lake , Ont. It is 10:15 a.m. and the entrance

Move is finally a reality

The new national office is part of a 21-storey condominium tower. After a move marked by initial chaos — some staff had no power and

Church appraises episcopal visitor

The arrangement made by the diocese of New Westminster to provide pastoral care through an episcopal visitor to churches opposed to same-sex blessings has worked

African mission funds remain in question

There are mixed reports about whether primates of the Anglican Communion in Africa have decided not to accept money from American churches that ordain gays

Who owns the name ‘Anglican’?

Anglicans wanting to get online information about General Synod 2004 might have entered “General Synod 2004” or the acronym “gs2004” into a search engine.Either way

AIDS envoy challenges delegates

Engaging religious leaders in the fight against the AIDS pandemic has been a “slow and tortured process” said Stephen Lewis, the United Nations special envoy

First-timer valued gracious debates

First-time delegate Canon Godfrey Mawejje said General Synod struggled with its issues in a similar way to the church in Uganda. St. Catharines, Ont. Delegates

Choirmaster’s presence troubles bishops

Bishop George Bruce of Ontario has expressed his concern to Bishop Peter Coffin of Ottawa that a well-known convicted pedophile is now performing choir and

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