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Rita Lee Chiu, sister of first female Anglican priest, mourned

Tali Folkins April 22, 2016

“Your steadfastness remains an inspiration to us all,” writes Archbishop Fred Hiltz in a letter to the Queen, who turns 90 today. Photo: Atlaspix/Shutterstock

National News

Primate wishes happy birthday to Queen Elizabeth II

Tali Folkins April 21, 2016

Over a billion people in 193 countries are expected to celebrate Earth Day with calls for stronger action to “stop global warming and to reverse environmental destruction,” according to organizers. Photo: Tinna Pong/Shutterstock

National News

Anglican, Lutheran leaders echo call for ‘brave action’ on climate change

Tali Folkins April 21, 2016

Queen Elizabeth II, who turns 90 today, is the titular head of the Church of England. Photo: Shaun Jeffers/Shutterstock

International News

Anglican Communion sends birthday greetings to Queen Elizabeth II

Anglican Communion News Service April 21, 2016

A scene from the opening service of the Anglican Consultative Council 2016 meeting in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo: ACNS

International News

ACC-16 concludes in Lusaka on note of unity amid diversity

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service April 20, 2016

The recently-tabled legislation governing assisted dying has met with very mixed reactions among Anglicans and the broader Canadian public. Photo: Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

National News

Mixed responses to assisted-dying bill

André Forget April 19, 2016

The hope of Hineni House is that participants will be able to discern their vocation, whether they conceptualize it in spiritual terms or not, says program director Anita Laura Fonseca. Photo: Contributed

National News

Vancouver church plans intentional community for young adults

Tali Folkins April 19, 2016

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, left, and Connecticut Bishop Ian Douglas, Episcopal Church bishop member of the ACC, converse April 18 as ACC members read over the 45 resolutions they were due to consider. Photo: Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service

International News

ACC declines to go along with ‘consequences’

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service April 18, 2016

Elizabeth Murray, right, with Bishop Melissa Skelton at her investiture into the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster, Nov. 1, 205. Photo: Wayne Chose

National News

New West honours wizard of public relations

Diana Swift April 18, 2016

Worship at General Synod 2016 will encourage members to reflect on "how we are hearing God speak to us through Scripture," says the Rev. Martha Tatarnic, chair of the worship committee. Photo: André Forget

National News

General Synod worship will aim for ‘newness in the familiar’

André Forget April 15, 2016

Pope Francis on his way to greet pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican. Photo: Giulio Napolitano/Shutterstock

National News

Pope Francis joins the human quest

Wayne Holst April 15, 2016

The church’s bishops are split three ways on the issue of same-sex marriage-yes, no, maybe.

National News

Between a rock and a hard place

ajadmin April 14, 2016

National News

The sacred walk

Mark MacDonald April 13, 2016

"We're mindful of our need to reach out to those who are going to be hurt or offended by a decision of General Synod," says Archbishop Fred Hiltz. Photo: Tali Folkins

National News

Civil disobedience’ may arise if gay marriage rejected

Tali Folkins April 12, 2016

One of the lectures will look at the history of embroidery, with its secular and sacred forms. Photo: Royal School of Needlework

National News

Cathedral to host Royal School of Needlework lecture

Diana Swift April 12, 2016

Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, delivers his report to members of the Anglican Consultative Council, meeting at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo: ACNS

International News

Episcopal Church commended for respecting differences on marriage

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service April 11, 2016

Drummers and singers of the Message Choir of St. Veronica's Anglican Church sing farewell to participants in the Anglican Consultative Council opening Eucharist in the forecourt of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka. Photo: Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service

International News

ACC gets African Anglican liturgical welcome to Zambia

Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal News Service April 11, 2016

International News

Support for Welby after DNA revelations

Anglican Communion News Service April 11, 2016

Victoria's tent city residents greet Bishop Logan McMenamie with drumming during his visit March 26. Photo: Super InTent City Facebook page

National News

Bishop, cathedral back Victoria tent city

André Forget April 8, 2016

Five people are being honoured with an Anglican Award of Merit this year: Jennifer Henry, an ecumenical social justice advocate; Suzanne Lawson, a representative to the Anglican Consultative Council; Trevor J.D. Powell, a church archivist; David Stovel, a portfolio manager and trustee for a number of church benefit plans; and Peter A. Whitmore, a judge and former chancellor of the diocese of Qu'Appelle.

National News

Five to receive Anglican Award of Merit

Tali Folkins April 8, 2016

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