Media releases

Saturday, 9 July, 2005

Archbishop of Brisbane elected Anglican Primate

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.

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Friday, 8 July, 2005

Special Service of Prayer and Support for British Community after London bombings

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.

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A letter to the Bishop of London from Archbishop Peter Jensen

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.

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Wednesday, 22 June, 2005

Anglican Bishop supports NSW Premier’s decision

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.

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Friday, 10 June, 2005

The Anglican Church of Australia - Appellate Tribunal

The Primate has referred to the Appellate Tribunal questions regarding the consecration and installation of women bishops.

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Monday, 30 May, 2005

Sydney Diocese supports Private Members’ Migration Amendment Bills

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.

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Friday, 22 April, 2005

ANZAC Service of Remembrance at St Andrew’s Cathedral on Sunday 24 April

An ANZAC Service of Remembrance will be held this Sunday, 24th April at St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, George Street, Sydney at 10.30am.

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Tuesday, 19 April, 2005

Archbishop Peter Jensen selected to deliver Boyer lectures

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.

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Sunday, 3 April, 2005

Thursday, 24 March, 2005

The untold Easter story: Christ’s Passion is reshaping Sydney

The Easter message of the Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Rev. Dr. Peter Jensen

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Friday, 25 February, 2005

Statement on the Primates’ communique from the Archbishop of Sydney

The Archbishop of Sydney Peter Jensen has welcomed the decision from the Primates of the Anglican Communion.

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Saturday, 12 February, 2005

Standing Committee responds to the Windsor Report’s ‘Questions for Consultation’

A response from the Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney to the Windsor Report’s ‘Questions for Consultation’

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Sunday, 16 January, 2005

Archbishop Jensen’s sermon for National Day of Mourning Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral

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.

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Friday, 14 January, 2005

National Day of Mourning and Reflection Service at St Andrew’s Cathedral, 16th January

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.

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Sex offender cleared but not allowed back in Cathedral

A convicted sex offender cleared of loitering at St Andrew’s Cathedral will not be allowed to attend church there again.

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Friday, 31 December, 2004

St Andrews Cathedral to open for special prayer for tsunami victims New Year’s Eve

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.

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Archbishop’s letter to clergy regarding the tsunami

Devastation in the Countries around the Indian Ocean - A letter from the Archbishop of Sydney to the clergy of the Diocese.

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Thursday, 30 December, 2004

Personal goals for the coming year - Bishop Reg Piper

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?

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Wednesday, 22 December, 2004

Archbishop Peter Jensen’s Christmas message

Jesus Christ once explained why he came into the world by likening himself to a doctor.

Angels in our midst - Bishop Glenn Davies

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.

Waking up to Christmas - Bishop Ivan Lee

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.

What’s in a name? - Bishop Reg Piper

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.

Tuesday, 19 October, 2004

Dean Jensen challenges inaccuracies

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.

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