Archbishop Ian Ernest was formally commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury as the new director of Anglicanism’s center for dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church, in a service held November 13 at Rome’s principal Jesuit church, the Chiesa di Sant Ignazio di Loyola. Ernest, 65, was formerly Bishop of Mauritius and primate of the Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean. In … [Read more...] about Archbishop Ernest Named Head of Anglican Center in Rome
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Australian Dean Called to Rome
The Very Rev. John Shepherd has been appointed interim director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See. Shepherd was dean of St. George’s Cathedral, Perth, from 1990 to 2014. He helped lead a $19 million capital campaign for a complete restoration and development of the cathedral and Old Deanery and constructing of the … [Read more...] about Australian Dean Called to Rome
Abp. Ntahoturi Resigns
The governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome have announced the resignation of its director, Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi, after an allegation of sexual misconduct. The Anglican Centre in Rome is the permanent Anglican Communion presence in Rome. Its director is also the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Personal Representative to the Holy See. The resignation was announced Dec. … [Read more...] about Abp. Ntahoturi Resigns
Lewis-Anthony to Assist in Rome
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
Abp. Ntahoturi Begins New Work
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
Goodbye and Hello
Archbishop David Moxon writes a farewell message on the Anglican Centre in Rome’s website: I have the privilege of sharing some thoughts with you for the last time, as Director to the readers of the ACR blog on our website. I have now completed my term as ACR director and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See. Looking back, I can honestly say that it … [Read more...] about Goodbye and Hello
Envoy for Rome
Archbishop David Moxon will retire next June. Adapted from Gavin Drake, ACNS The Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See and director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, Archbishop David Moxon, is to retire in June next year after serving in the post since 2013. Archbishop Justin Welby and the governors of the ACR have begun the search for … [Read more...] about Envoy for Rome
Abp., Pope Issue Declaration
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and Pope Francis jointly pronounce the blessing at the conclusion of Vespers at the Church of San Gregorio al Celio in Rome. REUTERS/Tony Gentile Via Anglican Communion News Service Common Declaration of His Holiness Pope Francis and His Grace Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury Fifty years ago our predecessors, Pope … [Read more...] about Abp., Pope Issue Declaration