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Congo's victims of war, disease find solace and healing in Anglican church

Congo's victims of war, disease find solace and healing in Anglican church

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori meets survivors of war, sexual violence and disease in the dioceses of Bukavu, North Kivu and Boga in the Anglican Church of Congo.

28 July 2011

Episcopal Church Primate calls for action on food

Episcopal Church Primate calls for action on food

The leader of the Episcopal Church in the United States has called for G20 agriculture ministers meeting in Paris today for strong action to combat high food prices.

22 June 2011

Presiding bishop visits diocese, calls church to action after deadly tornadoes

Presiding bishop visits diocese, calls church to action after deadly tornadoes

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori concluded a three-day visit to the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina on Palm Sunday, preaching in Spanish and celebrating the Eucharist at La Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia in Newton Grove, North Carolina.

22 April 2011

Presiding bishop to join Obama administration as advisory council member

Presiding bishop to join Obama administration as advisory council member

President Barack Obama announced Feb. 4 that Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori would be joining his administration as a member of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

05 February 2011

Presiding Bishop sends letter to Secretary of State about eviction of Palestinian families

Presiding Bishop sends letter to Secretary of State about eviction of Palestinian families

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton August 5 expressing sorrow over the Israeli government's August 2 eviction of two Palestinian families from East Jerusalem

06 August 2009

The Anglican Communion Appoints Liaison for AIN

The Anglican Communion Appoints Liaison for AIN

Secretary General the Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon announced that The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori “has offered to work with the Indigenous Network” as a liaison person. The Joint Standing Committee has re-established the principle of appointing a liaison for each of the Networks.

20 October 2008

Presiding Bishop of ECUSA reflects on Primates' Meeting

Presiding Bishop of ECUSA reflects on Primates' Meeting

The Primates of the Anglican Communion have called for the formation of a "Pastoral Council" that would work in cooperation with the Episcopal Church to facilitate and encourage healing and reconciliation, particularly for those who feel unable to accept the ministry of their bishop or the presiding bishop.

21 February 2007