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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Large gift convenant approved

Vianney (Sam) Carriere Photo: Marites N. Sison Council of General Synod (CoGS) has approved a covenant that allows the Resources for Mission (RFM) department to

What happens if we say no?

The Anglican Church of Canada needs more clarity about what the “relational consequences” would be for not adopting the proposed Anglican Communion Covenant. This is

UCC elects gay moderator

The United Church of Canada (UCC) has made history by electing its first openly gay moderator. The Rev. Dr. Gary Paterson, who describes himself as

The meeting of General Council of the United Church of Canada began on Aug. 11 and concludes on Aug. 18. Photo: Courtesy of the United Church of Canada

United Church calls for boycott of Israeli goods

The United Church of Canada (UCC) has affirmed several controversial recommendations at its 41st General Council meeting in Ottawa. Among them-and pending final approval on

Church gets $6.2M makeover

Nearly a decade ago, St. Matthew’s Anglican church in Winnipeg had fallen into disrepair. Located in a “troubled, challenged” neighbourhood where the poverty rate is

Native Anglicans to gather in Pinawa

“We want to get closer to the church,” says National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald. Photo: Marites N. Sison On Aug. 5 to 12, more

Healthcare cuts hurt many refugees, says NGO

A church-backed NGO that sponsors refugees said that while the federal government has back-pedaled on the issue of healthcare cuts for some refugees, it still

How will we find the right Rt. Reverend?

Illustration by David Shaw While the Queen in her capacity as Supreme Governor of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith appoints the

Reshaping for mission…by diocese

The diocese of Moosonee will become a mission area of the ecclesiastical province of Ontario if the Ontario provincial synod approves a draft canon. The

Inuit Bible

Bishop Benjamin Arreak, at left, with Hartmut Wiens of the Canadian Bible Society. Photo: Marites N. Sison Inuit living in the eastern Arctic and northern

I remain ever grateful,’ says Hiltz

Caption: (L to R) Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Sue Winn and Archdeacon Sidney Black Photo: Marites N. Sison Mississauga, Ont.—Reflecting on his fifth year as primate

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