Andrew Asbil

Supreme Court revives CSI church land case, highlighting governance risks

India’s Supreme Court has restored criminal proceedings in a case involving the alleged unauthorized sale of Church of South India Trust Association land in Andhra Pradesh, reopening a dispute that raises sharp questions about trust property, consent, and accountability in church administration. The case centers...

Easter Day sermon at York Minster

“This is my message for you,” said the angel to Mary Magdalene, “he has been raised from the dead and is going ahead of you...” -    Matthew 28. 7 When I was a Parish priest – some years ago now! – a Convent that was downsizing gave...
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Toronto bishop urges swift government action on asylum seekers

ight now, an ever-growing group of asylum seekers, mostly from African countries, is encamped...

Toronto reopens for worship

27 Jan 2022 Dear Friends: Three weeks ago, we made the difficult decision to shut down...

Toronto closes churches for the remainder of the month over COVID

The College of Bishops has been prayerfully considering the unprecedented infection levels of COVID-19...

The Bishop of Toronto’s Christmas Message

Once in Royal David’s City. Silent Night. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. For...

Toronto reverses course on vaccine rules for churches

“… At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who...

Toronto diocese declines to require proof of vaccinations to attend worship — but requires clergy to be vaccinated

14 Sept 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, Love your neighbour as yourself. Over the past 18 months,...

Apology to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two Spirit, Plus Community in the Diocese of Toronto from Bishop Andrew Asbil

Preface You are home, this is your home. You are sisters, brothers and siblings in...

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Supreme Court revives CSI church land case, highlighting governance risks

India’s Supreme Court has restored criminal proceedings in a case involving the alleged unauthorized...

Easter Day sermon at York Minster

“This is my message for you,” said the angel to Mary Magdalene, “he has...

Salisbury bishop steps back from duty while audit is underway

The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt. Rev. Stephen Lake, has voluntarily stepped back today...

Episcopal Diocese of Haiti demands release of imprisoned clergy after courts twice order their freedom

The Episcopal Church of Haiti has publicly demanded the release of its priests and...