Press releases
Anglican Bishop of Saskatoon, Rt. Rev. Christopher A. Harper appointed National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop and Presiding Elder of the Sacred Circle
The Rt. Rev. Christopher A. Harper, Diocesan Bishop of Saskatoon has been named National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop and Presiding Elder of the Sacred Circle with pastoral oversight over all Indigenous Anglicans.
Public Announcement of the Resignation of Archbishop Mark MacDonald
With regret and sorrow, the Church announces receipt of allegations of sexual misconduct concerning Archbishop Mark MacDonald, who has resigned as National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop in the Anglican Church of Canada, and formally relinquished the exercise of the ordained ministry pursuant to Canon XIX, effective April 20, 2022.
Anglican Church of Canada to move from Parasource to new e-store
A new e-store will launch on August 4, 2020, and will be accessible via www.anglican.ca/store.
Season of Creation devotions offered by four heads of communion
The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and leaders from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The Episcopal Church, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have prepared a series of devotions to observe the Season of Creation 2020, Sept. 1–Oct. 4.
“Our own house is not in order”: Bishops issue statement on confronting racism
Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada have issued a statement to remind everyone of the Church’s commitment to confronting racism in its own life and acknowledging the place of racism and colonialism in Canada. They have stated that “this commitment needs to be renewed daily”.
Anglican Churches in Ontario to remain closed for summer worship
Anglican churches across the ecclesiastical province of Ontario will remain closed for in-person worship services until at least September, observing a sacred summer rest over the summer months while the pandemic continues.
A message to our churches from the bishops of Saskatchewan
When the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina entered into a covenantal relationship in 2011, they recognized already then that it would be a blessing if our respective full communion partners would be included in an expanded covenant.
Call for churches to do more to address anti-Black racism
Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada, and The United Church of Canada have issued a joint letter calling on churches to do more to address anti-Black racism and to uphold the main objectives of the International Decade for People of African Descent.
Seeking a Common Word launches joint Canadian–Muslim Dialogue initiative
Join Primate Linda Nicholls, National Bishop for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Susan Johnson and Professor of Islamic Studies and interfaith activist Dr. Ingrid Mattson for an evening of Christian-Muslim friendship and learning.
Anglican Roman Catholic Bishops Dialogue holds annual meeting in Toronto
The Anglican Roman Catholic Bishops’ Dialogue of Canada (ARC-B) held its most recent meeting in the Toronto area from the November 27-29, 2019.
Peace and justice steering group meets, affirms aim
The Anglican Peace and Justice Network (APJN) Steering Group met in Cuddington, Aylesbury, England, fromDecember 2-5 last week. In a spirit of prayerful reflection and sharing, those present affirmed and strengthened the network’s mission, which is based on the fourth Mark of Mission: ‘To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every … Continued
Church House welcomes new Director of Communications
The national office of the Anglican Church of Canada would like to extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed Director of Communications and Information Resources, Joseph Vecsi.
Communiqué of the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada Dialogue on the Rev. Gretta Vosper settlement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada have been engaged in a national bilateral dialogue since the 1970s, to deepen our unity in Christ. The two churches remain close partners in many areas of mission and ministry today. As such, decisions and developments in one church are always … Continued
Canadian Anglican House of Bishops nominate bishops for next Primatial election
The Canadian House of Bishops has nominated five bishops from among their number to stand for election as the next Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, who was elected the 13th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada in 2007, announced his resignation effective July 16 at the end of the … Continued