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Diocese of Argentina marks 200 years since first Anglican service

The Diocese of Argentina, part of the Anglican Church of South America, has marked the 200th anniversary of the first official Anglican service held in the country. 

23 October 2025

South American visit strengthens ties and theological collaboration across the Anglican Communion

Canon Stephen Spencer has visited the Anglican Church in South America to deepen relationships and contribute to work in theological education.

24 July 2025

Secretary General attends installation of the new Primate of the Anglican Church of Chile

The Secretary General has visited Santiago in Chile, to attend a ceremony for the installation of the new Primate of the Iglesia Anglicana de Chile (Anglican Church of Chile), the consecration of the new Bishop of the Diocese of Santiago and the farewell to the Most Reverend Hector Zaval Muñoz (Archbishop Tito). 

14 January 2025

Anglican theological educators from Central and South America consult on migration crisis

Theological educators from Anglican churches across Central and South America gather for a ground-breaking consultation on the migration crisis.

06 June 2022

Bishop Nicholas Drayson elected as Primate of the Anglican Church of South America

The Bishop of Northern Argentina, Nicholas Drayson, has been elected as the new Primate of the Anglican Church of South America.

02 April 2021

Bishop’s son deported from US to El Salvador, where he fears for his life

The 34-year-old son of El Salvador Bishop David Alvarado, Josue Alvarado Guerra, has been deported by US immigration officials.

11 February 2020

Anglicans joined Christians and people of other faiths to pray for peace at Christmas

Events were held throughout the world over Christmas at which Anglicans prayed for peace and reconciliation in their nations with other Christians and people of different faiths.

07 January 2020

Youth Network aims to breathe new life into Anglican Communion’s mission

Young people across the churches of the Anglican Communion are being sought to represent their regions on the new Anglican Youth Network.

11 December 2019

Anglicans from Latin America call for united action to tackle migrant injustices

Solidarity among those supporting migrants across Latin America is vital to help tackle injustices, according to a gathering of Anglicans.

28 November 2019

South American bishops call governments to implement zero deforestation

Eight Anglican, South American bishops have issued a statement calling for international governments to implement zero deforestation.

02 October 2019