June 1, 2004 Bishop undergoes surgery for cancer

"This timing leaves a lot to be desired." That was the first thought that crossed Bishop Victoria Matthews' mind when her doctor broke the bad news recently that she had breast cancer and needed surgery right away. She was,...

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June 1, 2004 Web cast attracts wide audience

Think only Canadian Anglicans were interested in watching the proceedings of General Synod? On June 3, the second to the last day of the meeting, over 16,000 connections had been made to the Web cast, where viewers were able to...

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June 1, 2004 Petition expresses support for refugee

Synod delegates from the diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, led by Bishop Sue Moxley, urged General Synod delegates to sign a petition addressed to the minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada asking that a...

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June 1, 2004 Two Peters elected officers of synod

St. Catharines, Ont.General Synod elected two well-known members to its top legislative positions. They will serve as officers of General Synod for the next three years Dean Peter Elliott of the diocese of New Westminster, who...

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June 1, 2004 Members of Council of General Synod

Officers: Primate: Archbishop Andrew Hutchison Prolocutor: Dean Peter Elliott Deputy Prolocutor: Peter IrishChancellor: Ronald Stevenson General Secretary: Archdeacon Jim Boyles Ecclesiastical Province of BC and...

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June 1, 2004 Elected members of standing committees

Communications and Information Resources Dorothy Davies-Flindall, Ontario LCol Rev. Canon John Fletcher, Canadian Forces Mel Malton, Algoma Sheba McKay, Keewatin Tanya Moxley, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Rev. Rob...

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June 1, 2004 Toronto elects Johnson

Colin Johnson, 51, elected just one year ago as suffragan (assistant) bishop of the diocese of Toronto, was elected diocesan bishop on June 12 on the third ballot. Bishop Johnson had been area bishop of the populous diocese's...

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June 1, 2004 Pitman is new coadjutor bishop

Archdeacon Cyrus Pitman, 60, was elected coadjutor bishop of the diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador on June 12 on the second ballot. As coadjutor, he has the automatic right of succession to the office of diocesan...

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June 1, 2004 Two new staff join national office

Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, the new primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has announced the appointment of Archdeacon Paul Feheley of Trent-Durham, as his principal secretary. "I'm absolutely excited and scared at the same...

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June 1, 2004 Youth deliver message

The diocese of Fredericton recently heard from its young people – loud and clear. An event called Youth Consultation II, held in St. George, N.B., in early March, resulted in a letter that Bishop Claude Miller wants every...

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