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Bishop Suheil Dawani - Gaza visit

Bishop Suheil Dawani - Gaza visit

On Tuesday, March 10, Bishop Suheil Dawani, Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, was granted permission to go into Gaza to make a pastoral visit to our diocesan hospital, Ahli Arab Hospital

27 March 2009

St Patrick's Day Statement from the Bishop of Down & Dromore

St Patrick's Day Statement from the Bishop of Down & Dromore

Every St Patrick's Day takes place in the context of a specific year with specific events in our minds. This year, we cannot but think of the recent murder of two soldiers and a member of the PSNI

17 March 2009

Statement by the Archbishop of Armagh on the Murder of a Police Officer in Craigavon

Statement by the Archbishop of Armagh on the Murder of a Police Officer in Craigavon

For a second time within a space of 48 hours death has been brought to our streets, grief visited upon families and colleagues, and injury done both to individual persons and to all the people of Ireland, north and south

10 March 2009

Press Release from the Church of Ireland

Press Release from the Church of Ireland

Statement by the Archbishop of Armagh. The lethal attack on Massereene Barracks leaving two people dead and four injured is deeply distressing and deplorable. I send my heartfelt sympathy to those who have been bereaved or injured.

09 March 2009

Five Talents wins City of London Award

Five Talents wins City of London Award

Five Talents was awarded the Overall Winner at the City of London Sustainable City Awards at a ceremony in the Mansion House on 19th February 2009. Five Talents also won their category “Sustainable and Responsible Finance”.

05 March 2009

The start of the season of Lent in England

The start of the season of Lent in England

The 1100th anniversary celebrations of the Diocese of Exeter will begin with a 24 hour fast by the Bishop, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish

26 February 2009

Archbishops' appeal for Zimbabwe

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, have launched a joint appeal to help counter the humanitarian crisis and deteriorating political situation in Zimbabwe. The Archbishops’ appeal for Zimbabwe highlights the support needed by churches, which are struggling to feed the hungry and heal the sick, and are suffering alongside their communities.

25 February 2009

Archbishop of York discusses implications of the financial crisis and the recession

Archbishop of York discusses implications of the financial crisis and the recession

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu today highlighted the significance of the world financial crisis and discussed the implications for ministry for those struggling with the practical consequences of the downturn in the economy

12 February 2009

Young Muslims raise funds for Church Gaza appeal

Young Muslims raise funds for Church Gaza appeal

A group of young Muslims are backing a Church in Wales appeal for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

11 February 2009

Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem Denied Entry to Gaza at the Israeli EREZ Crossing Point

Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem Denied Entry to Gaza at the Israeli EREZ Crossing Point

Bishop Suheil Dawani, reaffirms his Commitment to Peace and Reconciliation among Palestinians and Israelis

11 February 2009