The Most Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi, former Primate of Burundi, has been installed as director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See. The archbishop was installed Oct. 27 during Anglican evensong at the Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio del Caravita, a frequent host church for Anglican Centre events. In the morning, … [Read more...] about Abp. Ntahoturi Begins New Work
Archives for October 2017
Fla. Diocese Waives Payments
The Rt. Rev. Peter Eaton, Bishop of Southeast Florida, announces that the diocese has extended financial relief for the end of the year: It gives me great pleasure to communicate to you that at our regular meeting today, held at the Duncan Center, the Executive Board passed a resolution that has relieved every congregation from the expectation of paying your assessment for the … [Read more...] about Fla. Diocese Waives Payments
Fund Helps East L.A. Landmark
The Episcopal News in the Diocese of Los Angeles reports: The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced on Oct. 18 that it has accepted Church of the Epiphany, East Los Angeles, as one of 17 congregations nationwide to participate in a national grant-making program that supports capital … [Read more...] about Fund Helps East L.A. Landmark
Renewal Out of Necessity
By Steven R. Ford Sometimes simple ideas, when put into practice, have the power to change the world, or at least the Church. Such ideas, however, can quickly transform themselves and take on lives of their own, and the results can be quite unintended. It’s only when circumstances force a return to the original vision that the simple ideas regain their power. Such is the … [Read more...] about Renewal Out of Necessity
Anglicans Oppose Euthanasia
The Melbourne Diocesan Synod has urged politicians in the Australian state of Victoria not to legalize medically assisted suicide and euthanasia. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill will be debated in the 40-member Legislative Council, the upper chamber of the State Parliament, next week. The bill was passed by the lower house, the Legislative Assembly, last week after a … [Read more...] about Anglicans Oppose Euthanasia
‘Archbishop, Where Is God?’
The Most Rev. Robin Eames, the former Primate of All Ireland, played a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process. In Unfinished Search (Columba Press), a newly published autobiography, he recalls the aftermath of the Irish Republican Army Enniskillen bombing on Nov. 8, 1987. “Archbishop, where is God in all of this?” a nurse asked him. Eleven people (ten civilians … [Read more...] about ‘Archbishop, Where Is God?’
On Board with Ecumenism
By S. Daniel Smith It’s 12:55 p.m. onboard the USS Hué City (CG 66) in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea on a hot, muggy Sunday. While Ensign Brittany Stalzer makes her final preparations to start the Protestant lay-led services, the loudspeaker crackles to life and the boatswain’s mate says, “Lay Protestant services will be held in the training room at 1300. Maintain … [Read more...] about On Board with Ecumenism
Daniel Westberg’s Funeral
Nashotah House has scheduled the funeral for the Rev. Daniel R. Westberg, professor of ethics and moral theology, who died in a boating accident Oct. 18 on Upper Nashotah Lake. The service will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 28 at Adams Hall, and lunch will follow in the refectory. Nashotah House welcomes donations in Professor Westberg’s memory. … [Read more...] about Daniel Westberg’s Funeral