Anglican Communion News Service - Australia

Archdeacon Kay Goldsworthy Appointed Australia's First woman Bishop

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:50:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Perth, The Most Reverend Roger Herft, this morning announced the appointment of Australia’s first woman bishop. Archbishop Herft’s full statement on the appointment of Kay Goldsworthy as Australia's first woman Bish... [More]

Bishop Katanda helps open door to democracy in Congo

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Bishop Masimando Katanda and his wife Naomi, from the Anglican Diocese of Kindu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) visited Victoria in early December as guests of CMS. They talked to Beryl Rule about the work the Church is doing there to... [More]

Epiphany Now

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:22:00 GMT

Some Christians are grateful for the feast of the Epiphany ('the manifestation/epiphaneia of Christ to the gentiles') on 6 January each year because it offers a second-bite at the greeting card cherry: any number of Christmas cards carry the fa... [More]

Archbishop of Canterbury names new Representative to the Holy See

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome are delighted to announce the appointment of the Very Revd David Richardson as the Archbishop’s Representative to the Holy See and Director ... [More]

General Synod pleasing to Australian Primate

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:51:00 GMT

The President of the General Synod of the Anglican Church, Archbishop Phillip Aspinall, said he is very happy with the sense of unity that the Synod has witnessed this week on a range of critical issues. The Church is finalising its General Synod in ... [More]

Festival Celebration - A Big Party for Perth Anglicans

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:27:00 GMT

Anglican churches in Western Australia proved they are not small and struggling when over 4000 Anglicans from all over the Diocese of Perth gathered for a ‘Celebration Eucharist’ at Challenge Stadium in the Perth suburb of Mt Claremont.&n... [More]

Sydney speaks on women's ordination

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:54:00 GMT

Sydney Synod has spoken decisively on ordaining women as priests, with a clear majority of members voting to move forward and not revisit the debate. In a secret ballot last night after an hour of speeches, approximately 70 per cent of lay members (2... [More]

New Anglican Archbishop for Melbourne

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:18:00 GMT

The Right Reverend Dr Philip Freier has been elected by an overwhelming majority as the new Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne. Archbishop-Elect Freier, 51, who was elected by a two-thirds majority of Synod members at the special Election meeting 14-19... [More]

Church property destroyed as Cyclone Larry lashes Queensland

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:13:00 GMT

As North Queensland experiences its worst cyclone on record, Anglican offices have been shut down, a church hall has been destroyed and a rectory roof has been ripped off. The town of Innisfail was most affected by Cyclone Larry, where houses were ri... [More]

Archbishop of Brisbane elected Anglican Primate of Australia

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:41:00 GMT

The Most Rev Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane was elected Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia by the Board of Electors of the Primate which comprises diocesan bishops, and representative clergy and lay members of the General Synod

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Not Everyone is Free in Today's World by Archbishop Peter Jensen

Tue, 20 Jan 2004 13:33:00 GMT

Taken from a Column written by Archbishop Peter Jensen for publication in the Sun-Herald 18/01/04...Last weekend the UN launched the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery. The launch ceremony was held at Cape Coast, Ghana, an... [More]

Archbishop Carnley announces retirement

Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:21:00 GMT

The head of the Anglican Church in Australia, Archbishop Peter Carnley, has announced that he will step down as Archbishop of Perth and Primate of Australia in May 2005.

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Bathurst ordination of military chaplains a 'first'

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:44:00 GMT

Last weekend's ordination at All Saints' Cathedral in Bathurst marked the first time the Anglican Church in Australia has specifically ordained anyone for service as a military chaplain.

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Australian Alpha Conference explains how to begin

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:51:00 GMT

The Australian National Alpha Conference, held November 17-18 in the Hillsong Conference Centre, Baulkham Hills, explained perfectly what Alpha courses are all about and how to conduct them in a variety of locations.

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Freemasons and the Anglican Church

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:49:00 GMT

Sydney Anglicans have sent a clear message to Freemasons across the state: your beliefs are “contrary to biblical Christianity.”

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