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17 Feb 2017

CHURCH IN CRISIS? “NOT HOW IT FELT TO ME”

Bishop Robert writes after the dust has settled on this week's major debate in General Synod, reflecting on what happened from his perspective, and offering an alternative view to that which has led news headlines in recent days.

6 Feb 2017

LENT LURKS - BE READY FOR THE CHALLENGE

ASH WEDNESDAY is on 1st March and all too soon our churches will be marking the solemn days of LENT. As usual our Bishop has chosen a project and is looking for support from churches and individuals across the diocese. 

1 Jan 2017

BISHOPS' MESSAGES TO OUR CONGREGATIONS IN ISTANBUL

As the hunt continues in Turkey for the gunman who killed and injured many on New Year's Eve, our bishops respond with messages of assurance of prayers and sympathies to our congregations in Istanbul.

28 Dec 2016

CHRISTMAS, BRUSSELS AND THE BISHOP

For Bishop Robert, it was a case of “ghosts of Christmas past” when he was honoured to be invited to preach on Christmas Day at the Pro-Cathedral of Holy Trinity Brussels, where he was for many years the Chaplain. He addressed a packed international congregation including the Australian and British Ambassadors.

21 Dec 2016

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM BISHOP ROBERT

In his Christmas greetings message to the Diocese in Europe, Bishop Robert offers a note of hope and encouragement despite his observation that “The year ends with the world having become a more difficult and dangerous place.”

20 Dec 2016

BISHOPS' PRAYERS AFTER BERLIN ATTACKS

Our bishops in the Diocese in Europe, Robert Innes & David Hamid, have been quick to send prayers and reflections after the lorry attack in a Christmas market in Berlin yesterday.

17 Dec 2016

CAROLS AND CHOIRS IN FINLAND’S CAPITA

Since so many people associate ice and snow scenes with Christmas, there can be few better settings for a seasonal service of Nine lessons and carols than St Thomas’ Cathedral in the centre of Helsinki. Bishop David and his wife were special guests at the event.

1 Dec 2016

ARCHBISHOP JUSTIN WARMLY WELCOMED IN PARIS

Canon Matthew Harrison writes from St George’s, Paris about a recent visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as the guest of the Institut Catholique de Paris (Catholic University). It awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his practical contribution to the social teaching of the Church.