Damian Feeney on the formulation of a strategic growth plan in a diocese in the Province of South Australia It all began with a telephone conversation. The newly minted Bishop of The Murray in South Australia, formerly the Bishop of [...]
Many of you will have heard the story of the Methodist superintendent who looked in at a service being taken by a probationer. Pausing in the porch, he asked the verger, `Has Mr Snooks finished yet?' He have, Sir; was [...]
The ordination of Fr Mischa Richards by the Bishop of Horsham Deacons Andreas Wenzel Bishop of Pontefract 5 July: 11 am Wakefield Cathedral Priests Richard Brown Bishop of Beverley 15 June: G pm York Minster Christopher Johnson Bishop of Beverley [...]
Grant Naylor reports on a two-week placement in the Diocese of Kofuidua, Ghana For two weeks in May I was fortunate to undertake a placement in the Diocese of Kofuidua, Anglican Church of Ghana. My parish has considerable links with [...]
On a pilgrimage The Bishop of Fulham preaches at his Chrism Mass A little more than a year since the beginning of my ministry as your Bishop, and at last the opportunity to celebrate this wonderful Mass of the Oils [...]
Types and shadows One of the great hymns of the Eucharist speaks of 'types and shadows' ending in worship where the heavenly bread of Christ's body is like the manna sent from the sky to feed the Israelites. The latter [...]
SS PETER AND PAUL, MAUTBY, NORFOLK Mautby stands in one of the more remote and open parts of Norfolk. It is a surprise that Yarmouth is less than five miles away. It has never been more than a very small [...]
In the middle of May the House of Bishops met in York to discuss matters including women in the episcopate. Their statement following the meeting is to be welcomed by those who seek a constructive way forward. The bishops say [...]
Ian McCormack finds this collection from Pope Francis both satisfying and challenging. THE CHURCH OF MERCY His first major book: A message of hope for all people Pope Francis DLT, 192pp, pbk 978 023253121H, £9.99 Pope Francis really gets under [...]
Christopher Smith looks forward to the World Cup —the football one, that is Every other year, the tranquility of the cricket season is intruded upon by one of football's brash international tournaments. This year, it's the turn of the World [...]