The Rt. Rev. Justin Welby, the Bishop of Durham, brings to the office of Archbishop of Canterbury a deep spirituality, a deep resolve in nurturing relationships throughout the Anglican Communion, and a deep commitment to God’s mission in the world. Known as a gifted communicator he is also respected for his passion for ecumenical relations and inter faith dialogue both of which are key to religious leadership in these times.
The following is a reflection scheduled for delivery by Archbishop Fred Hiltz at the Cenotaph, Charlottetown P.E.I., this weekend.
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has asked Public Safety Minister Vic Toews to reconsider his decision to cancel the contracts of all 49 part-time federal chaplains. The early October decision not only reduces the overall number of chaplains but also minimizes the presence of non-Christian chaplains, he said.
As Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada I write out of concern for the termination of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) support for the Al Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza.
It’s been almost 60 years since the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher, crowned Her Majesty Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey.
As we rejoice on her Diamond Jubilee, we give thanks for her exemplary devotion to the people of the Commonwealth and her faithful service to the peace and concord of the world.
In this personal message, the Primate remembers the Easter images of his childhood church, Christ Church in Dartmouth, N.S. He also encourages Canadian Anglicans to “embrace afresh our calling as an Easter People.”
What follows is a pastoral letter from Archbishop Fred Hiltz, the Primate, to Canadian bishops. The letter was sent with a request that it be sent to all parishes and read on Sunday, March 25.
In this joint Easter message, Archbishop Fred Hiltz of the Anglican Church of Canada and National Bishop Susan C. Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada read the Easter story and wish all Christians “a joyous celebration of the resurrection.”
Letter to the General Bishop and Patriarchal Exarch of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Archdiocese of North America on the recent death of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III.
It is an annual New Year’s Day tradition for the Anglican Primate to preach at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa. This year Archbishop Fred Hiltz considers the significance of names and the nameless—from the protestor celebrated by Time magazine to those who call themselves survivors of the residential schools system. Finally, he considers how each Anglican can be a better Christian lover, both through work in Canada and by strengthening ties around the worldwide Anglican Communion.
As Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces and Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada we greet you in this holy season in which we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, the Prince of Peace.
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has written a special message for Christmas 2011. The full text follows.
The Lutheran-Anglican-Episcopal leadership of Canada and the United States met on December 8 at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City.
It has become a welcome Christmas tradition: a joint video message from Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and National Bishop Susan C. Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
This is the second and final week of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa.