London: A Church of England bishop said on Sept. 3 that he was stepping down to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Jonathan Goodall, the Anglican bishop of Ebbsfleet, explained that he had taken the decision “after a long period of prayer.” “I have arrivedContinue Reading
The Church of England is facing criticism after a priest committed suicide following false child abuse allegations made against him. After more than 12 months of being investigated, Father Alan Griffin took his own life in November last year, despite the allegations never being explained to him. The investigation wasContinue Reading
London: The Church of England has warned that it may cut the number of paid clergy by up to 20 percent amid fears that a fifth of worshipers may never return after the coronavirus pandemic. A leaked internal document has warned that the majority of dioceses across the country intendContinue Reading
London: The Church of England failed to protect children from sexual predators within its ranks for decades, allowing abusers to hide in an attempt to defend its own reputation rather than following its duty to protect young people, an inquiry said on October 6. The Church apologised for the abuseContinue Reading
County Durham, Aug 11, 2020: A Church of England vicar has tapped in to her Chinese cultural heritage and is using chopsticks to give bread to parishioners during Holy Communion. The Rev Eileen Harrop took the unusual approach to the challenge faced by clergy who are reopening churches for publicContinue Reading
By Cara Bentley London, August 2, 2020: The Church of England is encouraging all churches to talk about clergy care and wellbeing. It has released three documents, one for members, one for clergy and one for bishops, about how to look after local vicars and curates. The advice for churchContinue Reading
“A child may choose the tutu, princess’s tiara and heels and/or the fireman’s helmet, tool belt and superhero cloak without expectation or comment”.Continue Reading
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of ‘insatiably demanding’ job in Church of England synod debate on clergy wellbeingContinue Reading
The Church of England should not change its opposition to same-sex marriage but it should adopt a “fresh tone and culture of welcome and support” for gay people, a report has said. The House of Bishops report said there was “little support” for changing the Church’s teaching on marriage”, thatContinue Reading
London: The Church of England has appointed its first black bishop for 20 years in a move that significantly increases its handful of minority ethnic clergy in senior leadership positions. Downing Street announced that Woyin Karowei Dorgu is to be the 13th bishop of Woolwich, and will be consecrated atContinue Reading
