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The Most Rev Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane was today elected Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia by the Board of Electors of the Primate which comprises diocesan bishops, and representative clergy and lay members of the General Synod.
A special service of prayer and support for the British community after the London bombings will be held in St Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, George Street, Sydney at 10.30am on Sunday 10 July.
I write to express the profound shock and sadness with which Anglicans in NSW and Sydney heard the news and saw the TV images of the bombings that occurred in London yesterday.
The Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, Robert Forsyth, has congratulated the NSW Premier Mr Bob Carr, for his decision not to support a proposed religious vilification law introduced to the Upper House of the New South Wales Parliament.
The Primate has referred to the Appellate Tribunal questions regarding the consecration and installation of women bishops.
The Archbishop of Sydney in consultation with the Bishops of the Diocese of Sydney has called on Members of the Federal Parliament to support the Private Members’ Migration Amendment Bills.
An ANZAC Service of Remembrance will be held this Sunday, 24th April at St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, George Street, Sydney at 10.30am.
Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen will present the 2005 ABC Boyer Lectures, to be broadcast on ABC Radio National in November and December.
The Easter message of the Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Rev. Dr. Peter Jensen
The Archbishop of Sydney Peter Jensen has welcomed the decision from the Primates of the Anglican Communion.
A response from the Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney to the Windsor Report’s ‘Questions for Consultation’
Archbishop Peter Jensen's sermon for National Day of Mourning and Reflection Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral Sydney, in the presence of Prime Minister John Howard, and the Governor of NSW, Professor Marie Bashir.
In response to the Prime Minister’s call to the nation for a National Day of Mourning and Reflection, a special service will be held on Sunday 16th January at 10.30am in St Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, George Street Sydney.
A convicted sex offender cleared of loitering at St Andrew’s Cathedral will not be allowed to attend church there again.
Dean Phillip Jensen has announced that he plans to open St Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral for special prayer for victims and countries affected by the recent catastrophic tsunami from 9.00am to 9.00pm tomorrow, 31st December.
Devastation in the Countries around the Indian Ocean - A letter from the Archbishop of Sydney to the clergy of the Diocese.
Beginning the new year by setting personal goals is always worthwhile. This is particularly so for people who value Christianity. By definition Christians seek to please God. May I suggest some goals for every member of the community?
Jesus Christ once explained why he came into the world by likening himself to a doctor.
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King”! Shopping malls around the nation are playing this song in an effort to drum up Christmas spirit (and presumably, to help us spend our money). No doubt it is driving many people crazy as we edge to the checkout in the long Christmas queues.
As a young child, I had deep intellectual ‘problems’ with Christmas. I still remember lying awake in bed, desperately fighting off sleepiness, and at the same time trying to solve the mystery of Santa.
Kathryn means "pure". Matthew means "gift of God". Elizabeth means "God is my oath". Parents often name their children because they like the name. Some name them because they want the name to symbolise what the child is to be. The Christmas child falls into the latter category with two names.
Dean Phillip Jensen addressed the Sydney Synod tonight, challenging and correcting inaccuracies in the media coverage of his recent visit to the UK. A full text of his speech is below.