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Elizabeth Berman elected sixth bishop of Hawai’i

The Standing Committee of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi (the Episcopal churches in Hawai'i, Guam, and Saipan) joyfully announce that your Diocesan Convention has elected the Rev. Elizabeth "Libby" Berman as its sixth diocesan bishop. The election took place today, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 'Iolani...
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First women priests ordained in the Church of the Province of Central Africa

The first women to be ordained as priests has been held in the Province of the Church of Central Africa. 14 women were ordained on May 17, 2026, at a service at the Anglican Holy Cross Cathedral in Gaborone, Botswana. Present at the service were...
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The end of the Church of England dispute on sexuality?

On Wednesday at about a quarter to five, the House of Bishops released a very...
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What challenges face Sarah Mullally as the new archbishop?

Yesterday morning, at 10 am, the historic announcement was made as to who will...
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Is the Archbishop of York right about migration?

When bishops and archbishops speak about migration it always hits the headlines—and never ends...
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Has Living in Love and Faith come to an end? An open letter to the Archbishop of York

Dear Stephen I read with interest your address to York Diocesan Synod on 5th July, and...
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Should the Church Commissioners pay slavery reparations? Further questions

Project Spire is the name that has been given to the Church Commissioner’s decision to...
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As Synod debates safeguarding, Ian Paul says Archbishop of York should stand aside from ministry

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What did General Synod decide about safeguarding?

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will be aware that safeguarding...
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The problem with the C of E: an open letter to Stephen Cottrell

Dear Stephen In our working relationship, I have always sought to be open and honest...
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What is Justin Welby’s legacy to the Church of England?

When Justin’s appointment was announced, I might have been surprised had I known as...
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Labour tackles cronyism in House of Lords: Ian Paul says UK really needs proportional representation

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Where does the C of E go on sexuality after July Synod?

Not everything was bad at the session of General Synod last weekend. When someone...
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Unity matters in our debates about sexuality—and so does truth

Last week, Martyn Snow, the bishop of Leicester and current lead for the Living...
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Elizabeth Berman elected sixth bishop of Hawai’i

The Standing Committee of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi (the Episcopal churches in Hawai'i,...
Press Releases

First women priests ordained in the Church of the Province of Central Africa

The first women to be ordained as priests has been held in the Province...
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Why I remain an Episcopalian

Bad bishops are not a new problem. Bad doctrine promoted by those charged to...
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Bishop of Oxford and imam ask Oxford Union to withdraw Tommy Robinson invitation

The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Steven Croft, and Imam Monawar Hussain...