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Archbishop of Canterbury on the Today Programme: child protection

Archbishop of Canterbury on the Today Programme: child protection

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, was interviewed on BBC R4's Today Programme about how the Church of England has responded to recent high-profile cases of abuse, and the Church's plans for new guidance for dioceses on reviewing ‘historic’ cases.

30 May 2007

Pentecost Reflection given by the Bishop of Clogher

Pentecost Reflection given by the Bishop of Clogher

Annually the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic bishops of Clogher host an open air service which is cross-community. They do so in the conviction that Pentecost marks the birth of the Christian Church as well as heralding the divine gift of the Holy Spirit to the world. 

30 May 2007

Church Army evangelists challenge church to re-think the way it engages with young

Church Army evangelists challenge church to re-think the way it engages with young

Church Army evangelists David and Alison Booker have edited an important new book launched this week by the Church of England. 

17 May 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Prime Minister

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Prime Minister

Responding to the Prime Minister's announcement that he will stand down from 27th June, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, made the following statement from Sri Lanka

15 May 2007

England: The Archbishop of York's address at the London Press Club Awards

England: The Archbishop of York's address at the London Press Club Awards

Archbishop of York tells of his own captivity in repeated call for release of Alan Johnston

 

15 May 2007

Church leaders from Syria visit Wales

Church leaders from Syria visit Wales

Seven of the most important Christian leaders in Syria will spend eight days here as part of an inter church initiative to forge links between the two countries.

08 May 2007

New Bishop elected for Aberdeen & Orkney

New Bishop elected for Aberdeen & Orkney

The Very Revd Dr Robert (Bob) Gillies has been elected as the new Bishop for the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney.   

01 May 2007

Lord Eames accepts Tipperary Peace Prize in names of parochial clergy

Lord Eames accepts Tipperary Peace Prize in names of parochial clergy

Former Archbishop of Armagh and Church of Ireland Primate of All-Ireland, The Rt Revd Dr Robin Eames, received Tipperary International Peace Award this afternoon in Tipperary Town saying that he did so in the names of parochial clergy of the Church of Ireland and the clergy of all the denominations on the island.

01 May 2007

Church Commissioners leave Millbank headquarters at the top table of funds

Church Commissioners leave Millbank headquarters at the top table of funds

The Church Commissioners increased their contribution towards non-pensions support for the Church of England by 6.4 per cent in 2006, a year when the retail price index rose by 4.4 per cent.

01 May 2007

A New Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa

A New Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa

The Rt Revd Andrew Proud was consecrated as an Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa within the Episcopal/Anglican Diocese of Egypt.

25 April 2007