March 1, 2005 New Westminster replaces priests who resigned

The diocesan council of New Westminster has approved the appointments of new wardens and priests-in-charge at two parishes whose rectors have left the Anglican Church of Canada after disagreeing with a diocesan decision in 2002...

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March 1, 2005 Ottawa project helps Lesotho

Peg Herbert, a parishioner of St. George's, Ottawa, is spearheading a program for children in Lesotho, especially those orphaned by parents who have died of HIV/AIDS. Project Help Lesotho, which Ms. Herbert developed along...

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March 1, 2005 Overseas volunteering program sees new life

Volunteers in Mission (VIM), the Anglican Church of Canada program that sends Canadians to work with overseas partners, has been on an upswing lately, after experiencing a dearth of applicants since 2001. "For whatever reason,...

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March 1, 2005 Primate notes 'dark legacy' at Holocaust anniversary

Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, primate (national bishop) of the Anglican Church of Canada, has urged people to remember the Holocaust saying ongoing conflicts in places like Burundi, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone and Israel and...

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March 1, 2005 Suzuki rallies the faithful

World-renowned Canadian scientist David Suzuki has challenged faith communities to get involved in the protection of the environment saying it is a spiritual issue that is reflected in various religious traditions that hold the...

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March 1, 2005 No plans for divestment from Israel

The Anglican Church of Canada has "no intention at this time" of reviewing its investment policies with regards to multinational corporations doing business in Israel, said Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, the primate, in a recent...

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March 1, 2005 Matthews back on job

Bishop Victoria Matthews of Edmonton returned to active ministry in January after seven months of medical leave due to cancer. Her time away from the rigours of running a busy diocese was one of "reflection and healing," she...

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March 1, 2005 Quebec settles suit

The diocese of Quebec has reached an out-of-court settlement with a Quebec businessman, Barry Husk, who sued the diocese, Archbishop Bruce Stavert, and others in 2000, alleging irregularities in diocesan finances. The case had...

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March 1, 2005 Niagara sets budget

The diocese of Niagara finally has a 2005 budget as delegates to a special financial synod held Jan. 8 at Christ's Church Cathedral in Hamilton, Ont. approved a plan that trimmed expenditures to $3.17 million from a proposed...

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March 1, 2005 We believe because we are an Easter people

A couple of potted crocuses in the newspaper office have just opened their petals, their rich purple brightening up the dreary late weeks of winter. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind knew what it was doing when it set...

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