April 4, 2013
[Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan] The Rt. Rev. John C. T. Chien, the first native bishop of Taiwan, died on March 5 following a short illness.Chien was ordained and consecrated as...
March 23, 2013
[Anglican Communion Office] The morning of the first day was one of introductions. There are six new members of the Standing Committee (Mrs Helen Biggin, the Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana, Professor Joanildo Burity, the Revd Dr Sarah Macneil, Ms Louisa Mojela, and Mr Samuel Mukunya) therefore much of the first session was given over to an orientation session. This consisted of an explanation of member’s roles and responsibilities.
Secretary General of the Anglican Communion,...
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[Episcopal News Service -- Cantórbery, Inglaterra] Justin Welby, quien fuera una vez ejecutivo de la industria petrolera y antiguo obispo de Durham, fue formalmente entronizado (dos veces) como el 105º. arzobispo de Cantórbery el 21...
March 21, 2013
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.][Episcopal News Service -- Canterbury, England] One-time oil executive and former Bishop of Durham Justin Welby was formally enthroned (twice) as the 105th archbishop of Canterbury on March 21 during a two-hour ceremony that blended an ancient liturgy with a few...
February 27, 2013
[Episcopal News Service – Linthicum Heights, Maryland] During its Feb. 25-27 meeting here, the Episcopal Church’s Executive Council adopted several resolutions, which are summarized below.
Advocacy & Networking for Mission and Finances for Mission
Direct Treasurer as to how to vote on a series of shareholder resolutions in keeping with Episcopal...