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The Archbishop of Canterbury commemorates one of NZ's greatest sons

The Archbishop of Canterbury commemorates one of NZ's greatest sons

As the shadows lengthened on a brilliant spring Auckland afternoon, and a gentle breeze sighed through the new leaves of the pin oak trees at St John’s College, the Archbishop of Canterbury paid homage to one of the greatest sons of the church in New Zealand.

26 October 2012

Youth to challenge Archbishop of Canterbury

Youth to challenge Archbishop of Canterbury

The first thing the Archbishop of Canterbury will face at tomorrow’s Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) opening ceremony will be a guttural challenge from the young people of this country.

26 October 2012

"You have reached out to us and reminded us that we are not alone" Bishop Victoria Matthews tells Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

"You have reached out to us and reminded us that we are not alone" Bishop Victoria Matthews tells Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

Christchurch New Zealand and Christ Church Cathedral Dublin may be at opposite corners of the globe but when 5 major earthquakes and over 10,000 aftershocks struck Christchurch New Zealand between September 2010 and December 2011, the people of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin responded with love and generosity.

17 September 2012

New Zealand clerics seek an official measure of child poverty

New Zealand clerics seek an official measure of child poverty

[ENI by David Crampton] Child poverty in New Zealand is drawing attention from several denominations after a recent report outlined legislative plans to help children through tax and welfare changes.

11 September 2012

Cathedral could be restored at a price - bishop

Cathedral could be restored at a price - bishop

Bishop Victoria Matthews says the Anglican Church has always believed Christ Church Cathedral could be rebuilt, but the cost would be excessive.

07 August 2012

Faith nurses gathering in Christchurch

Faith nurses gathering in Christchurch

Faith Community Nursing will hold its 12th annual national conference in Christchurch from midday Friday to Sunday, 21-23 September, concluding with lunch. The venue is Sonoda House at Canterbury University.

06 August 2012

Third woman ordained for parish "historic event"

Third woman ordained for parish "historic event"

About 100 members of St Thomas' Anglican Church in Labasa gathered yesterday to witness the ordination of Angela Suruj Prasad.

31 July 2012

Archbishops affirm Bible in Schools

Archbishops affirm Bible in Schools

The two New Zealand-based Archbishops have publicly declared that the Anglican Church stands four-square behind the Bible in Schools programme.

20 July 2012

Cardboard cathedral refused funding

Cardboard cathedral refused funding

By Lois Cairns [The Press] Plans to build a cardboard cathedral in Christchurch have been dealt a financial blow.

16 July 2012

Cathedral deconstruction on hold, PM says

Cathedral deconstruction on hold, PM says

Prime Minister John Key has confirmed the deconstruction of Christ Church Cathedral is on hold while the Anglican Church considers an independent report saying it can be saved.

11 July 2012