By Mark Michael Anglo-Catholics who uphold traditional teaching in faith and morals and reject the ordination of women retain retain a significant presence and voice in the Church of England. Since 1992, the group has been organized under the auspices of Forward in Faith, a membership organization, currently led by Tom Middleton. In late April the group celebrated the … [Read more...] about English Anglo-Catholics Celebrate and Mourn Recent News
Archives for May 5, 2020
Former West Tennessee Bishop Dies
The Rt. Rev. James Malone Coleman, second Bishop of West Tennessee, died May 4 in Baton Rouge, aged 90. The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf, current bishop of the diocese, recalled his work in fostering church growth and reconciliation: “Bishop Coleman’s leadership included a vision for the planting of new churches and a strategic plan to foster growth in the diocese. Using small group … [Read more...] about Former West Tennessee Bishop Dies
Shehata to Lead Influential Diocese of Egypt
By Mark Michael The Rt. Rev. Samy Fawzy Shehata, Area Bishop of North Africa, has been elected Coadjutor Bishop of Egypt, and will succeed Bishop Mouneer Anis upon his coming retirement. Anis reached the province’s mandatory retirement age of 70 in early April. Shehata was elected on April 22 in Cairo, receiving 73 percent of the vote. The Diocese of Egypt has been a … [Read more...] about Shehata to Lead Influential Diocese of Egypt