The Rev. Justin Lewis-Anthony will be the new deputy director of the Anglican Centre in Rome. Lewis-Anthony, who will take up his new role in February, has previously served as precentor and cathedral chaplain at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; rector of St. Stephen’s Church, Hackington, in the Diocese of Canterbury; associate dean of students and director of Anglican … [Read more...] about Lewis-Anthony to Assist in Rome
Archives for December 21, 2017
‘Inappropriate and Impermissible’
Church schools and other institutions that expunged the name of the late Bishop of Chichester have a sensitive issue to consider. A report from an inquiry into how the Church of England dealt with accusations against the Rt. Rev. George Bell has criticized the authorities involved for a rush to judgment. George Bell, who died in 1958, has been regarded as possessing an aura … [Read more...] about ‘Inappropriate and Impermissible’
Challenges for the Careys
Postcard from London It’s been a tough two years for Lord Carey and his family. The former Archbishop of Canterbury and his, wife, Eileen did not issue a Christmas letter in 2016 because their elder son, Mark, a vicar, was under investigation on allegations of abuse from more than 40 years ago. In recent months, Carey’s handling of the case of Bishop Peter Ball, the former … [Read more...] about Challenges for the Careys
Dealing with Disaster
The United Kingdom suffered several shocking terror attacks in 2017, as well as the Grenfell Tower fire in which 71 people died. Now a new project led by a professor from the University of Exeter offers training to clergy on how to cope in the aftermath of terrorist attacks and other disasters. “Tragedy and Congregations” held its first session with curates in the Diocese of … [Read more...] about Dealing with Disaster