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Church in Wales fails to elect bishop

Church in Wales fails to elect bishop

The Church in Wales' electoral college, which met last week in St Deiniol's Cathedral, Bangor, ended its three-days of meetings without an election for a new Bishop for the See of Bangor as no nominee had secured enough votes.

24 March 2004

Church in Wales to welcome members of the Compass Rose Society

Church in Wales to welcome members of the Compass Rose Society

The Compass Rose Society, which takes its name from the symbol of the Anglican Communion, was formally established in 1997 so that individuals, parishes, dioceses, provinces, and organizations throughout the world could help provide the much-needed financial support for the work of the Anglican Communion.

29 October 2003

USA and Wales Primates elected to Standing Committee

During the Primates Meeting in Brazil, the Primate of the United States, the Most Revd Frank T Griswold, was elected by the Americas region as their representative on the Primates Standing committee.

22 May 2003

New Archbishop of Wales elected

The Church in Wales' electoral college, which met on 28 April 2003 at Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod, has elected the Rt Revd Dr Barry Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff, as the next Archbishop of Wales.

01 May 2003

A Complete Celtic Worship Resource

A Complete Celtic Worship Resource

A new book, A Celtic Primer, has just been launched by Brendan O'Malley, Dean of Chapel at the University of Wales, Lampeter.

23 April 2003

Welsh Anglican Bishops issue statement on Iraq

Welsh Anglican Bishops issue statement on Iraq

The Bishops of the Church in Wales, along with the bishop-elect of Monmouth, today submitted a statement to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee, in which they argue that the justifications suggested so far by the US and UK administrations in support of war against Iraq remain 'far from convincing'. 

31 January 2003

Archbishop honoured by admission to 'Gorsedd y Beirdd' at National Eisteddfod

Archbishop honoured by admission to 'Gorsedd y Beirdd' at National Eisteddfod

The Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales, was today (5th August 2002) honoured by being admitted to "Gorsedd y Beirdd" at the National Eisteddfod currently being held at St Davids in Pembrokeshire. 

12 August 2002

Welsh Bishops respond with both joy and sorrow to Canterbury appointment announcement

Welsh Bishops respond with both joy and sorrow to Canterbury appointment announcement

The Bench of Bishops of the Church in Wales today extended their heartiest congratulations to the Most Rev Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales, who was today named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

23 July 2002

Anglican Media Sydney's exclusive interview with Archbishop Rowan Williams, Primate of Wales

Anglican Media Sydney's exclusive interview with Archbishop Rowan Williams, Primate of Wales

Archbishop Rowan Williams knows he was a 'late starter' as a parent. Married to Jenny and now aged 51, the Primate of the Province of Wales is also the father of two children, Rhiannon, 14, and Pip, 6.

17 June 2002

The Church in Wales Motion on Israel/Palestine

The Church in Wales Motion on Israel/Palestine

The Governing Body of the Church in Wales notes with increasing concern the continuing instability and violence in Israel/Palestine, and the resulting economic and social disadvantage in vulnerable groups and communities, as well as the widespread destruction, fear, injury and loss of life in the area.

07 June 2002