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Mourners farewell Sir Paul Reeves at Tangi

Mourners farewell Sir Paul Reeves at Tangi

Sir Paul Reeves has been farewelled to the sound of waiata, haka and drums.

15 August 2011

Former Primate, Archbishop of New Zealand and Governor General dies

Former Primate, Archbishop of New Zealand and Governor General dies

One of New Zealand's most celebrated Anglicans Bishop Sir Paul Reeves, died in Auckland this morning aged 78.

14 August 2011

Australasian deans converge on Wellington

Australasian deans converge on Wellington

Deans from across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji gather in the Cathedral this Thursday (11 August) to spend a few days in conference and sharing of ideas, challenges and joys.

10 August 2011

Australian clergy critical of government approach to asylum seekers

Australian clergy critical of government approach to asylum seekers

SYDNEY--Australian church leaders are criticizing a government solution to deport hundreds of asylum seekers to Malaysia as a "swap" to settle 4000 refugees from Malaysian detention centers.

05 August 2011

Asylum seekers should be detained no longer than a month, Archbishop of Adelaide says

Asylum seekers should be detained no longer than a month, Archbishop of Adelaide says

Asylum seekers should be detained no longer than a month and only on Australian soil, the Archbishop of Adelaide said in a recent media release.

04 August 2011

Brother Colin Wilfred dies in UK

Brother Colin Wilfred dies in UK

Brother Colin Wilfred of the Society of St Francis has died at the friary of Canterbury, England. Brother Colin was in his early 70s and had been unwell for a time.

03 August 2011

Cardboard cathedral proposed for 'quake-hit Christchurch

Cardboard cathedral proposed for 'quake-hit Christchurch

Christchurch leaders have revealed the unconventional design they want to use for the city's temporary Cathedral and it is made out of cardboard.

02 August 2011

The Bishop of Wellington to retire

The Bishop of Wellington to retire

The Bishop of Wellington, Dr Tom Brown, today announced his intention to retire in March next year.

29 July 2011

Nigerian Archbishop: "Going out for God not an option, but a privilege"

Nigerian Archbishop: "Going out for God not an option, but a privilege"

There’s no time to waste. God’s mission is now, and you’re needed on the front line. That call came loud and clear at last week’s big Common Life Mission Conference at Waikanae.

25 July 2011

Announcement of the Appointment of the 10th Anglican Bishop of Ballarat

Announcement of the Appointment of the 10th Anglican Bishop of Ballarat

It is with great joy that we convey that the next Bishop of Ballarat is to be the Right Reverend Garry Weatherill. Bishop Garry was elected by the Bishop Election Board, chaired by Ms Alice Knight. Bishop Garry will be enthroned in Christ Church Cathedral Ballarat on Saturday, November 5 at 11 AM.

25 July 2011