May 1, 2004 Two former primates reflect on the church’s top job

Later this month, the meeting of General Synod will convene in St. Catharine's, Ont. One of the first responsibilities of the delegates will be to elect a primate from a slate of four candidates (featured on these two pages), as...

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May 1, 2004 Ferris says he 'values comprehensiveness'

Ronald Ferris Bishop of Algoma Age: 58 The second-longest serving active bishop, Bishop Ronald Ferris believes the primate must be "an ambassador for Christ and for the whole community." The national bishop...

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May 1, 2004 Hutchison embraces church's diverse cultures

Andrew Hutchison Archbishop of Montreal and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Age: 65 Fluently bilingual in French and English, with a smattering of German, Archbishop Andrew Hutchison said the...

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May 1, 2004 Lawrence says primate should be embracing

Caleb Lawrence Bishop of Moosonee Age: 62 Bishop Caleb Lawrence, who is fluent in the Cree language, believes that the primate "has to be a different kind of primate for each age and provide leadership in different...

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May 1, 2004 Church has lost voice in society, says Matthews

Victoria Matthews Bishop of Edmonton Age: 50 A native of Toronto who broke new ground for women in episcopal ministry, Bishop Victoria Matthews believes the primate "must be a deeply committed disciple of Christ" who also...

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May 1, 2004 Gathering examines schools legacy

Calgary Is reconciliation possible amid the legacy of residential schools? No clear answer emerged from a two-and-a-half-day conference March 12-14 sponsored by the Assembly of First Nations and the law faculty of the...

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May 1, 2004 Group presses Middle East peace

A Canadian delegation of church leaders and staff that recently visited Israel and Lebanon has vowed to press the Canadian government to "take the strongest stance it possibly can" in seeking a negotiated peace between Jews and...

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May 1, 2004 Primate’s Fund loses long-time Africa specialist

Ten years after the Rwandan genocide, many colleagues believe Rob Shropshire's name will forever be associated with Rwanda. In the aftermath of the genocide he visited Rwanda and resolved to tell its story every way he could: in...

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May 1, 2004 Bishops delay oversight decision

Regina Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada, at their regular spring meeting, shelved the concept of alternate episcopal oversight (AEO), deferring further discussion until their fall meeting. In several divided...

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May 1, 2004 Strong reaction to ‘local option’ resolution

Canadian Anglicans opposed to the blessing of same-sex unions have reacted strongly to the resolution asking General Synod to affirm that such rites are within the authority and jurisdiction of the diocesan synod and its bishop. ...

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