Possible heritage listing for Armidale's cathedrals
The historical and cultural significance of Armidale's two beautiful cathedrals, the Anglican Cathedral Church of St Peter Apostle & Martyr and the St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Cathedral may soon be etched in stone, with the Heritage Council of NSW considering their inclusion in the State Heritage Register..
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Church of England 'one generation from extinction'
A former archbishop of Canterbury has warned that the Church of England faces extinction in less than 25 years unless it can attract more young people now.
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All Catholics called to take responsibility for Church response to child sexual abuse victims
Catholics around Australia have been called on to take responsibility for shaping the emerging Church as it institutes reforms as part of its response to clerical child sex abuse.
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First Australian women elected a diocesan bishop
Australian Church history has been made with the election of the Rev Dr Sarah Macneil as the first woman to be the diocesan bishop of an Anglican diocese.
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Bishop of Broken Bay Diocese to retire at 75
The Holy Father Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop David Louis Walker of Broken Bay. The Bishop turned 75 today, 13 November 2013.
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Rev Chris Edwards named as new Bishop of North Sydney
The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has announced that a church planter, with experience in Australia and overseas, is to be the next Bishop of North Sydney.
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Churches are unprepared, at risk in new media age
Churches and Christian ministries are not prepared for publicity crises and under-estimate the dangers of the new media age, according to an Australian public relations and reputation management consultant.
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World Council of Churches elects new Central Committee
The World Council of Churches has elected a new Central Committee during its Assembly in South Korea.
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World Council of Churches elects new presidents
The World Council of Churches has elected eight new presidents at its 10th Assembly taking place in South Korea.
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14,000 martyred for their faith each year, says Gospel for Asia
As Christians participate in the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on November 3 or 10, 2013, Gospel for Asia is reporting that more than 14,000 people around the world annually are martyred for their faith. This number includes only reported cases.
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Catholics encouraged to acknowledge Blue Knot Day and support victims of child sexual abuse
CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council has written to more than 1,500 Catholic priests and women and men from religious orders across Australia encouraging support for the activities of Blue Knot Day and the possibility of recovery for the victims of child sexual abuse.
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60-year journey for gender justice continues
Participants from across the ecumenical membership of the WCC gathered from 28 to 29 October for a Women and Men's Pre-assembly programme preceding the WCC 10th Assembly in Busan, Republic of Korea. The WCC has had a long tradition and commitment to gender justice and advocacy for a just community of women and men in church and society, a commitment which began at the first WCC assembly in 1948.