By Kirk Petersen The White House announced February 4 that Reuben Brigety, the former vice chancellor and president of Sewanee: The University of the South, will be nominated as the U.S. ambassador to South Africa. The announcement comes two months after Brigety abruptly resigned after 18 months on the job at Sewanee, citing news reports that the nomination might be … [Read more...] about Brigety to Be Named Ambassador to South Africa
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Lessons from the Arch: Learning from Desmond Tutu
By Meredith Tilp In 1984 I was the Africa grants associate for Trinity Church Wall Street. The first time I met Archbishop Desmond Tutu was in the rector’s dining room at the parish office building. Having lived in the Transkei (now Eastern Cape Province of South Africa) in 1979 as a teacher, I was a little apprehensive, but confident, as I knew the Xhosa words to say. Tutu … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Arch: Learning from Desmond Tutu
Abp. Makgoba Praises Buthelezi
In a sermon he preached Aug. 19 for the birthday of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba acknowledged historic tensions between the prince and Archbishop Desmond Tutu: [W]e recall that Archbishop Joost de Blank invited you to stay at Bishopscourt when you were not allowed to stay in hotels in Cape Town, and that you became close to Archbishop Robert Selby … [Read more...] about Abp. Makgoba Praises Buthelezi
Abp. Calls Accountants to Reforms
South Africa may have new political leaders, but the fight continues to end what Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has called “one of the most trust corroding episodes of the past eight years here in South Africa.” “The only way to sanctify our belief in a new South Africa is to shower off the dirt of corruption,” the archbishop said in an address to accounting faculty and students … [Read more...] about Abp. Calls Accountants to Reforms
Abuse Concerns Expand
The specter of sexual abuse by clergy and church workers has emerged as a concern for Anglican churches in New Zealand and Southern Africa. In New Zealand the church has asked the government to expand its Royal Commission inquiry into abuse to include the church and its agencies. Archbishops Philip Richardson and Winston Halapua have written to the government on instructions … [Read more...] about Abuse Concerns Expand
Abp. Welcomes Zuma’s Resignation
From Archbishop Thabo Makgoba’s weblog: President Zuma’s resignation is an acknowledgement that public power is to be exercised on behalf of and in service to the people of South Africa, rather than for the self-service of the incumbent. Even more important is that once one has taken the oath of office as President of the country, one has an obligation to be accountable to … [Read more...] about Abp. Welcomes Zuma’s Resignation
Tribute to ‘Father of Jazz’
The Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, archbishop of Cape Town, posted a tribute on his blog to Hugh Masekela — regarded as South Africa's "Father of Jazz" and composer of anti-apartheid songs — who died Jan. 23 at age 78. Makgoba also noted the Anglican Church's role in starting Masekela on his journey. He writes: On behalf of the Anglican Church, and on my own behalf, … [Read more...] about Tribute to ‘Father of Jazz’
Shrine Mont Beats $2.5m Goal
The “Shout it from the Mountain” Capital Campaign for Shrine Mont Camps has exceeded its stretch goal of $2.5 million. The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston made the announcement at the annual Bishop’s Jubilee at Shrine Mont. “I knew we could do it, and we did,” Johnston said. “Half of the money raised will go to scholarships that will help our camps to become a more accurate … [Read more...] about Shrine Mont Beats $2.5m Goal