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Informe del Sinodo Cono Sur

Informe del Sinodo Cono Sur

El Décimo Sínodo de la Provincia del Cono Sur de las Américas, reuniendo en Buenos Aires, Argentina, del 1 al 5 de noviembre del 2010, ha elegido al Obispo Hector "Tito" Zavala de la diócesis de Chile como Primado, siendo el primer chileno en este puesto. 

08 November 2010

Report on the Southern Cone Synod 2010

Report on the Southern Cone Synod 2010

The tenth Synod of the Province of the Southern Cone of America, meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 1-5 November, 2010, has elected Bishop Hector "Tito" Zavala of Chile as its next Primate replacing Bishop Gregory Venables. 

05 November 2010

Chile bishop says diocese is reaching out to isolated communities after quake

Chile bishop says diocese is reaching out to isolated communities after quake

The Anglican Diocese of Chile is developing a plan for short- and long-term relief to serve isolated communities most affected by the magnitude-8.8 earthquake that shook the central part of Chile on Feb. 27, leaving almost 400 people dead and damaging some 1.5 million homes.

23 March 2010

Anglican Church is supporting Peru earthquake victims

Anglican Church is supporting Peru earthquake victims

The tiny Anglican Diocese of Peru has been feeding up to 6,000 people a day since a massive earthquake hit the region last week, claiming more than 500 lives. Working alongside government and aid agencies, the diocese has set up soup kitchens and community help centres, as well as distributing vital supplies, such as medicine and blankets.

23 August 2007

Pastoral Letter Addressing the Primates Meeting

Pastoral Letter Addressing the Primates Meeting

I am enroute back to Buenos Aires having, as you are well aware, been meeting in Dar es Salaam with the other Primates of the Anglican Communion. The meeting has resulted in a great deal of attention. I thought it might be helpful to share some of my thoughts with you.

01 March 2007

Latin American Council of Churches elects first black president

Latin American Council of Churches elects first black president

The Latin American Council of Churches, known under its Spanish acronym CLAI, has elected Panamanian Episcopal (Anglican) Bishop Julio Murray as its first black president in a tightly contested election.

28 February 2007

Latin American theological group: Panama Declaration

Latin American theological group: Panama Declaration

We, the Latin-American and Caribbean bishops, gathered in the context of the Anglican Theological Conference, proclaim our solidarity and make public our desire for unity in Christ who invites us to participate and seek for the perfect unity in our Lord, Jesus Christ

21 October 2005

A Letter from the Primate of the Southern Cone

A Letter from the Primate of the Southern Cone

To The Bishop and Clergy of Recife, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ from the Province of the Southern Cone of America. For His own purposes, Jesus Christ, the Lord of the Church, has called us into the Anglican Communion in this time of uncertainty and conflict.

03 October 2005

Northern Argentina holds election for new bishop

Northern Argentina holds election for new bishop

The Diocese of Northern Argentina of the Province of the Southern Cone is to elect a new bishop after the retirement of the current incumbent after 30 years of service.

02 June 2004

Statement from the Province of the Southern Cone

Statement from the Province of the Southern Cone

The recent unilateral actions of the Episcopal Church in the United States (ECUSA) in consecrating a bishop who is sexually active outside marriage, and the recognition of same-sex blessings have created a deeply painful and divisive situation and has devastated our Christian witness

12 January 2004