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First women priests ordained in the Church of the Province of Central Africa

14 women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Province of the Church of Central Africa, at a service at the Anglican Holy Cross Cathedral in Gaborone, Botswana.

22 May 2026

The Diocese of Te Waipounamu elects the first female bishop, Susan Wallace

The Venerable Susan Wallace has been elected Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She will be the first woman to have been appointed to the role.

01 May 2026

The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle is elected as new Primate of Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America

The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle has been elected as the new Primate  of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America (IARCA).

27 April 2026

Worldwide president of Mothers’ Union marks 150th anniversary with running challenge

Worldwide president of Mothers’ Union, Kathleen Snow, has taken on a running challenge to mark the charity’s 150th Anniversary. During 2026, she’s running 15 10k runs, in various locations around the world, to raise funds and awareness for the work of Mothers’ Union.

17 February 2026

When women lead, peace lasts longer: A Statement from the International Anglican Women’s Network

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) Steering Group met in Jordan to hear about the experiences of women in places of conflict.

11 February 2026

Women in War: International Anglican Women’s Network discuss peace-building at Jordan meeting

‘Women’s experiences in war and conflict need to be heard’, say the organisers of the in-person meeting of the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

02 February 2026

International Widows' Day: Anglicans speak about their ministry to widows and families

To mark International Widows’ Day, Anglican News interviewed Anglicans in Kenya and Tanzania about their ministries to support widows and families.

23 June 2025

Diocese in Europe celebrates 30 years of the ordination of women priests

The Diocese in Europe is celebrating the 30th anniversary since the first women were ordained to the priesthood in the diocese. The Rt Revd Dr Jo Wells, Deputy Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, has been invited to preside at a celebratory service.  

19 June 2025

Episcopal Church of Brazil celebrates 135th anniversary and 40 years of women's' ordination

The Rt Revd Dr Jo Wells, visited the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil to celebrate the 135th Anniversary of the church and the 40th anniversary of women’s ordination in the province.

02 June 2025

Reflections on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women’s 69th session

A youth delegation recently attended the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. Anglican News spoke to youth advocates to get their reflections on the discussions. 

28 April 2025