2023
On 16 September 2023, the Most Rev. Emmanuel Nyamusa was installed as archbishop for the Province of the Holy Trinity Zimbabwe. The Principal Consecrator was Bishop Augustine Phondo of Malawi, assisted by Bishop Goodman of South Africa , and with The Metropolitan Archbishop and others supporting In Absentia. The service was held at The Police Chapel, Harare, Zimbabwe.
On 21 August 2023, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a consecration mandate for the Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Nyamusa to be installed as the first Archbishop for the Province of Zimbabwe. The service will be held on 16 September 2023 at The Police Chapel, Harare, Zimbabwe. Additionally, this will mark the formal establishment of The Province of the Holy Trinity Zimbabwe, and sees the selection of Vicar-General, Rev. Andrew Tandi and Archdeacon Rev. Jethrow Makuwaza as bishop-elects for the new dioceses.
On 4 July 2023 Metropolitan Archbishop Stuart Lawson circulated to the AECI College of Bishops a proposal received from Bishop Emmanuel of Zimbabwe following on from the expansion of the church there. The Synod had proposed that due to this expansion, there was a need to formally establish a province in Zimbabwe and divide it into three dioceses. The College agreed with this proposal and enabled the Metropolitan Archbishop to begin discussion with the church there on future directions.
2022
On 23 September 2022 a consecration service was held at Pravahan Chapel when The Right Reverend Gnanaprakash CJ was consecrated as bishop for the Diocese of Kanchipuram & Changalpet in the Province of India. He had been acting as Archdeacon for the diocese for a number of years and is to be congratulated on his consecration.
On 9 September 2022 Bishop Goodman of the Province of South Africa advised that six clergy have joined in with AECI there. They are priests Welcome Goodman Tiwani, Thembinkosi Mqamelo and David Mpheshia, and deacons Andile Victor Ntlokwana, Mbuyiselo Tamela and Lungile Benson Mgolombane. They are warmly welcomed into AECI.
Due to changing regulation in Indonesia, the diocese is now to be known as St. Aiden's Community and Bishop Stenly has been appointed as the Abbot of the community on 9 April 2022.
Metropolitan Archbishop Stuart writes that In March 2022 we were saddened to be informed that Emeritus Archbishop Norman Dutton had gone to the Lord. +++Norman was the founding father of AECI and was greatly revered within our community. I personally found him to be a great comfort when I was looking for a new church home and he was a source of wisdom to me when I assumed the role of Metropolitan. Our prayers and best wishes go out to Dorothy at this time.
On 18 March 2022 a graduation ceremony was hosted by Bishop Emanuel of the Pakistan Province to celebrate the graduation of 13 students including one Bachelor of Theology, one Mater of Theology (Missionology), and eleven Masters of Divinity. Bishop Emanuel is to be congratulated in pushing forward with theological training in what is often a difficult situation in his country for Christians.
On 4 March 2022 the Missionary Province of Haiti/Dominican Republic was formally set up and an archdeacon appointed for the province, as well as three priests. Due to issues in the country, the names of those appointed have been withheld at this time.
In February 2022 Ray Phiri was appointed as Lay Reader for Kitwe in Zambia. He will be under the pastoral care of Bishop Augustine of Malawi.
2021
On 14 November 2021 the consecration of the Right Reverend Mateus Benedito took place as arranged.
On 3 November 2021, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a new consecration mandate for the Rev. Mateus Benedito to be consecrated as a bishop for the Province of Mozambique. The service will be held on 14 November 2021 at Lichinga, Mozambique and the principal consecrator will be the Rt. Rev. Augustine Phondo of Malawi. Other bishops will be in absentia supporters of the consecration, including the Metropolitan Archbishop. The change was due to unforeseen circumstances in Mozambique.
On the 24 September 2021, The Metropolitan Archbishop was advised to due to Covid 19 lock downs in Mozambique, the proposed consecration of Rev. Mateus Benedito will not be able to proceed at this time. When advice is received that it is safe to do so, the service will be rescheduled.
On 7 September 2021, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a consecration mandate for the Rev. Mateus Benedito to be consecrated as a bishop for the Province of Mozambique. The service will be held on 26 September 2021 at Lichinga, Mozambique and the principal consecrator will be the Rt. Rev. Augustine Phondo of Malawi. Other bishops will be in absentia supporters of the consecration.
On The 28 June 2021, The Rt. Rev. Jerry Eziowoma was consecrated as our first bishop for Nigeria and appointed to the Diocese of Niger Delta.
On 31 May 2021, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a consecration mandate for the Rev Jerry Eziowoma of Indonesia to be consecrated as a bishop for Nigeria. It is planned for the service to be held at Faith Word International Church, Porthacourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The Metropolitan has approved The Most Rev. Dr Soloman Okoro as the principal consecrator for the service, assisted by The Rt. Rev. Akam Chukwukere and The Rt. Rev. Samuel Baaba, and others in absentia.
On 7 May 2021, following on from the proposal to establish a new province , the Council of Bishops agreed to the proposal and subsequently a new Province of Mozambique was erected. The Ven. Mateus Benedito was appointed as Archdeacon for the province until a bishop is consecrated.
On 6 March 2021, The Rev. Mateus Benedito of Mozambique was incardinated as a member of AECI. This was followed up by a proposal by the Metropolitan Archbishop to establish a new province in that country as there were a number of other priests wishing to join in. This proposal was circulated to all members of the Council of Bishops for comment.
2020
On 21 October 2020, a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and the Rt. Rev. S L Stnoble of The Heavenly Harvest Church International in India. We warmly welcome them and their congregations into communion with us.
On 17 October 2020, the province of Tanzania was formally erected following consultation with the Council of Bishops, which accepted the Metropolitan Archbishops recommendation that this occur. The Rt. Rev. Andrew Mtili was appointed as a bishop in the church to lead the congregations in Tanzania, with his Diocese being known as the Diocese of Central Tanganyika. We also welcome a number of other clergy into the church.
On 13 September 2020, two Concordats of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and the Rev. Dr. I Sam David Jeberaj of The Christ Church of South India, and, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Amps James of The Apostolic Episcopal Church in India. We warmly welcome them and their congregations into communion with us.
On 14 August 2020, the Province of Pakistan was formally erected following several months of discussions with clergy from there. The Rt. Rev.Dr. Emanuel Khokar was appointed as bishop to the province, and a number of other clergy were welcomed into the church.
On 8 July 2020, REv. Togap Alam was appointed as Vicar-General for Indonesia at the request of Bishop Stenly.
On 20 June 2020, the Province of Nigeria was formally erected following 12 months of discussions with clergy from there. The Ven, Jerry Eziowoma was appointed as archdeacon until arrangements can be made to consecrate a bishop for the province, and a number of other clergy were welcomed into the church.
The Death of Archbishop James Groover of Pennsylvania, USA was reported on 10 June 2020. He was an early member of AECI and his support was greatly appreciated. He had been a chaplain in the US Navy
On 21 January 2020 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Rt. Rev. Dr. Arual P of the Truth Tabernacle Church of India. We warmly welcome them and their congregations into communion with us.
2019
More news from Malawi. Bishop Augustine carried out the ordination of the Rev. John Matawaba to the office of deacon on 15 September 2019. Bishop Augustine has also just completed his PhD in Christian Education after three long years of study and will be presented with his doctorate on 26 September 2019.
Bishop Augustine in Malawi conducted a confirmation service at St Andrew's parish on 28 July 2019. 10 people were confirmed, ranging in age from 47 down to 12 years of age.
On 21 May 2019 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Archbishop Dr Ajesh Salasi, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Anglican Episcopal Reformed Church Council, which is based in India.
On 1 May 2019 The Right Rev'd Joshua was consecrated at a service presided over by Archbishop Rajan of India and installed as the Bishop for the Diocese of Coimbatore. A number of local bishops attended as well as In Absentia support from Archbishops and Bishops across the world.
On 20 March 2019 it was my sad duty as Metropolitan Archbishop to expel four priests from our Diocese of Malawi. These four, who included the ex-Vicar-General, have for the last year been in conflict with their bishop and would not accept the responsibilities he had as bishop to manage the Diocese, preferring to want to press their own views. This resulted in the then Vicar-General being removed for that position, as he refused to follow directions and sought to usurp the bishop's position, even asking the Metropolitan Archbishop to remove the Bishop and appoint him to the position!. The situation eventually became untenable and, with the support of The Council of Bishops, the decision was taken to expel Mpinga Samu, Austin Lwanda, Smith Manjowa and Yesaya Dyton Zimba from the church. It should be noted that these men have no position within AECI and cannot represent themselves as acting on behalf of the church.
On 23 January 2019, Archbishop Rajan of India issued a Mandate for the consecration of Rev. Joshua to be Bishop of the Diocese of Coimbatore, and is planned to be held on 1 May. This was issued with the approval of the Metropolitan Archbishop.
2018
On 31 December 2018, the Right Rev. Stenly Djatah was consecrated and installed as bishop for the Diocese of Indonesia by The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson. This was supported by many In Absentia certificated from Archbishops and bishops from across the world. His wife and daughter also attended and St Luke's provided support for them while they were in Australia.
On 5 December 2018, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued consecration mandate for the Rev Stenly Djatah of Indonesia to be consecrated as a bishop for Indonesia. It is planned for the service to be held at St Luke's Parish in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
In November 2018 Archbishop Rajan in India installed The Rev. Joshua as Archdeacon for the recently erected Diocese of Coimbatore. At the same time he also ordained a number of priests for the Diocese.
On 7 October 2018, Bishop Augustine of Malawi installed the Very Rev. Lawrence Chipoya as the Vicar-General for the Diocese at St. Paul's Parish. This followed on for the removal of the previous incumbent, Rev. Mpinga Samu, who would not accept the authority of his bishop.
On 4 September 2018 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Rev. Dr. Y David Dayanandan of the Indian Evangelical Church ( Bangalore, Karnataka, India).
On the 10 March 2018 Bishop Emmanuael of Zimbabwe, acting under the commission of the Metropolitan Archbishop, consecrated The Right Rev. Jongikaya Goodman Gwayi as our bishop for the Diocese of Eastern Cape in South Africa. The service was held at St Peter's Mqonci Parish in Butterwiorth, South Africa. At the same time the Province of South Afica was erected.
On 7 March 2018 a Covenant of Intercommunion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Bishop Francis Manuraj of the Good News Global Mission in India.
On 6 March 2018 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Archbishop Francis Jegan of the Anglican Evangelical Church International in India. Archbishop Francis had previously been a bishop of AECI in India and decided to leave the church. He set up a new church and in a spirit of reconciliation, it was agreed to remain in communion.
2017
On 14-17 December 2017, Bishop Emmanuel visited Butterworth in South Africa at the invitation of Rev. Jongikaya Goodman Gwayi to ordain four deacons and about forty confirmees. This is in preparation for the later setting up of a new diocese in South Africa.
On 1 December 2017, The Most Rev. Kenneth L Denski was appointed to the position of Archbishop of Pennsylvania and New Jersey USA by the Archbishop Presiding in the USA, The Most Rev. Travis W Crocker and is to be congratulated on his elevation.
Archbishop Rajan of India has issued in 27 June 2017, the Mandate for the consecration of Bishop-elect The Rev Dr A Augustine CJ B.Th M.A. D.D, to be the bishop for Chengalpet-Kanchiruram Diocese. The service will be held at Ephatha Evangelical Anglican Church on the 28 August 2017. The service was held as scheduled with Bishops Manuvel and Emmanuvel as co-consecrators..
On 10 June 2017, The Most Rev. Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan Archbishop for the AECI, was awarded a Doctor of Divinity by Newburgh Theological Seminary. He was formally presented with it at the service held at St Luke's,Sale, Victoria, (where he acts as Episcopal Vicar) by Parish Council member, Dr Arthur Dell, on 16 July 2017.
On 26 June 2017, the consecration as bishop for The Rev.d Canon D Emanuvel CJ B.Th M.Div, as the bishop for Arakonam Diocese was held at Ephatha Evangelical Anglican Church, predide over by the Most Reverend Rajan Babu.
In early May 2017, Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Rev. Stuart Lawson was able to welcome the Rev. David McNally and his congregation, based at Kilwinning, Strathclyde, Scotland, into the AECI, and the church extends its best wishes and prayers to the new parish.
During May 2017, Bishop Augustine of the Province of Malawi has been able to announce that approval has been given for the operation of a school to be run by the church in Malawi. It will provide schooling for many of the children in the district who would not normally be able to access schooling. As well as this, a maize mill has been obtained which will be able to be used by the community and will generate funds to assist in the churches' development work in the country.
Archbishop Rajan of India has issued in May 2017, the Mandate for the consecration of Bishop-elect The Rev.d Canon D Emanuvel CJ B.Th M.Div, to be the bishop for Arakonam Diocese. The service will be held at Ephatha Evangelical Anglican Church on the 26 June 2017.
As part of this Consecration , Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, has approved the erection of the new Diocese of Arakonam in the Province of India.
On 8 January 2017 a Covenant of Intercommunion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Archbishop Peter McInnes, Primate Archbishop of the Anglican Independent Communion Australia.
2016
On 21 September 2016 The Right Reverend Francis Jegan was consecrated bishop for our Diocese of Telengana. The Most Reverend Rajan Babu was the principal consecrator, assisted by The Right Reverend Francis Jegan and The Right Reverend Manuvel. This took place at the YMCA, Secondrabad, Telengana State, South India.
On 21 September 2016 The Most Reverend Rajan Babu was installed as archbishop and assumed responsibility for the new Province of India which was previously part of the Province of Australia, Oceania and India, and is now formally erected as a separate Province. This took place at the YMCA, Secondrabad, Telengana State, South India and was presided over by The Right Reverend Ambrose , Bishop of Chengalapet.
On 10 September 2016 The Most Rev'd Travis Crocker was consecrated bishop and appointed archbishop to act as the Vicar-General for the Province of the USA. This took place at Celtic Rite Old Catholic Church in Imperial, Missouri at the request of the Provincial Archbishop and supported In Absentia by the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Dr Stuart Lawson.. Following on from this the Most Rev'd Ken Denski was appointed Provincial Chancellor.
From 28 July 2016, the Most Rev'd James Alton Groover has been appointed as the Provincial Archbishop for the re-established province in the USA.
In June 2016 The Province of Malawi was formally approved to take part in the Prison Ministry within Malawi.
From June 2016, The Episcopal Anglican Church of Zimbabwe is now more formally part of AECI, and will continue to be known the Episcopal Anglican Church International, Zimbabwe, and will be shown as part of the Province of Zimbabwe. The Right Reverend Emmanuel Nyamusa continues as their bishop and has advised that as at July 2016, there are now 38 parish centres in the province, including an International Missionary Outreach to Namibia
In June 2016. The CECI sought to be fully part of AECI and relinquished its independent status to become a new diocese, known as the Diocese of Erode. The Right Reverend Manuel Joseph was incardinated as the bishop for the new diocese.
In May 2016, The Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Stuart Lawson, in consultation with the Archbishop's Council,
has approved the erection of a fourth Diocese in The Province of India, to be known as the Diocese of Andhra.
Rev'd Fr. Veera Raju has been selected to act as Archdeacon for the diocese, and will manage the diocese until a bishop is selected.
In May 2016, The Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Stuart Lawson, in consultation with the Archbishop's Council,
has approved the erection of a third Diocese in The Province of India, to be known as the Diocese of Telengana.
Rev'd Fr. Francis Jegan has been selected to act as Archdeacon for the diocese until a bishop is selected. There are about 38 other priests to be brought under this diocese.
In March 2016 The Charismatic Episcopal Church of India (CECI) has been welcomed
into Affiliation and Full Communion with AECI.
We welcome Revd. Babu Daniel (Synod President), his clergy and people.
2015
The Rt. Revd. Augustine Phondo of the Province of Malawi presided at a service of ordination
on the 26 December 2015 at which five were ordained priests and seven as deacons for the church in Malawi.
The Most Rev'd. Stuart James Lawson was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop for the AECI
by Archbishop Emeritus Norman on 7 September 2015
replacing Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley on his retirement due to ill health.
Archbishop John will retain the title of Emeritus Archbishop.
The first ordination service for Malawi was carried out by the Rt. Revd. Augustine Phondo
on the 29 August 2015 when five men were ordained deacons for the church in Malawi.
The Rt. Revd. Dr S Ambrose was incardinated and licenced as a Bishop in full communion with AECI
on 11 May 2015 by The Most Revd. Stuart James Lawson, Acting Metropolitan
and appointed as Bishop of the new Diocese of Chengalpet in the Province of India.
The Rt. Revd. Augustine Stear Allen Phondo was consecrated as Bishop for AECI-Malawi
on 15 April 2015 by The Rt. Rev'd Emmanuel Eventhough Nyamusa, Bishop of Zimbabwe
at St. Francis Church, Mangochi, Malawi.
The Most Rev'd. Stuart James Lawson was appointed Acting Metropolitan Archbishop for the AECI
by Archbishop Emeritus Norman on 3 May 2015 until Archbishop Metropolitan John Langley can resume his office.
The Rt. Rev'd. Rajan Babu CJ was consecrated as Bishop in the Province of India
on 15 May 2015 at The Elohim Church, India
by The Rt. Rev'd. Edward G Subramanian
The Most Rev'd Stuart James Lawson was installed as Archbishop of Melbourne
in the Province of Australia, India and Oceania
on 29 March 2015 by The Rt. Dr. Edward G Subramanian CJ, Bishop of Malaysia
at St Luke's Parish, Sale, Victoria, Australia
The Rt. Rev'd Dr. Edward G Subramanian CJ was consecrated as Bishop for AECI-Malaysia
on 29 March 2015 at St. Luke's Parish in Sale, Victoria , Australia
by Rt. Rev'd Dr. Stuart Lawson CJ JP Bishop of Victoria
2014
The Rev'd. Fr. Augustine Phondo CJ.
has been appointed as
the Vicar General for The Anglican Episcopal Church International - Malawi.
The Asia Pacific Evangelical Center in Malaysia is in Affiliation and Full Communion with AECI-India.
We welcome Rev. Fr. Edward G Subramanian who has been Incardinated and Licensed as a Priest in AECI-India and who has also been admitted to The Order of The Companions of Jesus.
The Episcopal Anglican Church of South India (EACSI) has been welcomed into Affiliation and Full Communion with AECI-India.We welcome Bishop N. Stephen, his clergy and people. The Rt. Rev'd. Dr. N Stephen has been admitted into The Order of The Companions of Jesus.
It is with joy that we announce that The Anglican Episcopal Church International
has opened a
Missionary Province in Colombia, South America.
The Rt. Rev'd. Julio Cesar Diaz Granados Fandino has been appointed as
the Presiding Bishop of The Missionary province of Colombia.
Bishop Fandino and his clergy were recently Incardinated into AECI.
Together with his priests he has been admitted into the
Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The Rev’d. Rajan Babu
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International – India.
Principal Consecrator
Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Rev’d. Dr. John Langley CJ.
Co-Consecrators
Most Rev’d. Dr. T. Spurgeon. Metropolitan of The Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
Most Rev’d. Dr. Paul Raj. Metropolitan of Bethel Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
The said Consecration will take place at the Bethel Anglican Church,
Kadur, Karnataka State, South India.
on the Fifteenth day of August in the Blessed year of our Lord 2015.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th September 2014,
and in the 8th year of our Consecration.
Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton,
Lord Abbot of the Order of the Companions of Jesus,
has appointed Primate Archbishop Andrew Mcmenamin (USA)
as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the United States of America.
An
'AGREEMENT of Understanding, Co-operation and Sharing'
was entered into, between
The Compton-Caputo College of Theology (AECI)
and
The Provincial Seminary of St. Thomas Becket of the
Holy Catholic Church, Anglican Rite, Province of Coastal Atlantic and South America.
On Saturday 21st June 2014
Bishop Stuart Lawson, Victoria, Australia
Consecrated Bishop-Elect Emmanuel Eventhough Nyamusa
of The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe
to the Episcopal Order of Bishop.
The Service was held in the
Dutch Reformed Church, City Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Rev'd. Canon Rajan Babu
has been appointed as
Vicar General
for AECI Province of India
The Anglican Episcopal Church International (AECI - Malawi)
AECI - Malawi was welcomed into Full Communion and Fellowship with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International on 18th June 2014.
Three priests, Fr's Augustine Phondo, Joel Maland and Michael Mtabo
were incardinated as priests and made members of the
Order of the Companions of Jesus.
In accordance with the Apostolic Installation Mandate dated April 2014,
issued by Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Most Reverend Norman S Dutton
The Most Reverend Archbishop James Alton Groover, Archbishop of Pennsylvania and Provincial Vicar General,
Province of the USA, AECI,
did install The Most Reverend Archbishop Andrew James McMenamin
to the Office of Primate I, Provincial Archbishop, Province of the United States, AECI.
The service was held at 3:00 pm on May 14 in the Chapel of St. Luke, Moyock, NC, USA utilizing the service provided by the AECI - Worldwide and in accordance with the AECI canons and BCP.
Archbishop’s Visitation to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands 24th – 29th April 2014.
A well planned Programme and Itinerary had been arranged and delivered for the Archiepiscopal Visitation to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands by Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley.
Shortly after arriving at Honiara, the Archbishop was very pleased to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church at Mount Kopal. After the Service, the Archbishop was treated to lively singing, dancing entertainment and feasting provided by the parishioners.
The following morning he was able to meet with Bishop Lonsdale and discuss relevant Church topics etc. In the late afternoon Archbishop John, Bishop Lonsdale and a delegation from ECOSI left Honiara by boat for Isabel Island.
At Kolotubi, the Archbishop was greeted by the Marching Band and Singers and Flower Girls who led him to the Community Meeting Place. The Priests, Chiefs, Elders, Mother’s Union, Parishioners and children greeted him. They also welcomed him in speech and song.
At Evensong in the late afternoon, in the Church of Christ the King, the Archbishop administered Confirmation to 23 children. This was followed by a programme of feasting and entertainment.
The next morning, Archbishop John celebrated the Holy Eucharist, preached and administered Holy Communion to the newly Confirmed children receiving their First Holy Communion. It was a very moving Service.
A programme of feasting and activities followed the Service. Archbishop John presented a Bible to Fr. Gabrial parish priest of Kolotubi and a donation from St Luke’s, Sale Australia to Bishop Lonsdale. Farewell speeches were made. The parishioners sang ‘God be with you till we meet again’ to the Archbishop before he gave his final blessing.
The Metropolitan Archbishop was uplifted and humbled by his Visitation. The love, fellowship and friendship of The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands were sincerely expressed to the Archbishop. He was so grateful to Bishop Lonsdale, Priests, Chiefs, elders and Parishioners and to all for the care, planning, help, rehearsing and cooking etc which was so lovingly prepared for his Visit.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The said Consecration will take place at the Dutch Reformed Church,
City Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
on the Twenty-first day of June in the Blessed year of our Lord 2014.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th April 2014,
and in the 7th year of our Consecration.
At a recent celebration of the Holy Eucharist,
in the Chapel of Fours Chaplains, Slatington, Pennsylania,
The Rev'd. Deaconess Sherry Groover was admitted to the Lay Order of Deaconess,
and was presented with Certificate, Bible and gold cross lapel pin.
The Most Rev'd. James Groover has been appointed
Vicar-General
to
Archbishop Andrew McMenamin
for the new
Province of the United States of America
The Most Rev'd. Dr. Andrew James McMenamin,
The Most Rev'd. James Alton Groover and
The Rev'd Deaconess Sherry Lynn Groover
have been Incardinated and Licensed into
AECI.
We welcome them into fellowship and service.
Archbishop Andrew McManamin has been appointed as
Primate Archbishop for the AECI Province of
The United States of America.
Archbishop James Groover has been appointed as
The Archbishop of The Archdiocese of Pennsylvania.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe.
We welcome into fellowship
the Priests, Deacons and Congregations.
The Rev'd. Rajan Babu CJ.
has been appointed as an Honorary Canon of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and also
the Personal Representative of
the Metropolitan Archbishop
for the Province of India
The Indian Harvest Mission
is Affiliated and in Full Communion with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
It is with great sadness that we announce that The Venerable Archdeacon David Crofts passed away just before last Christmas following a hard fought battle with Cancer.
We offer our heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family.
David also acted as the Director of Ordinands for the Arch-diocese. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him both inside the Church and his many other interests.
May he rest in Peace and rise in Glory. Amen
2013
The Rt. Rev'd. Pankaj J Devnoor CJ, (Hon) DHL
has been appointed as
Bishop for the Indian Speaking Parishes in the United Kingdom
Rev'd. Pankaj James Devnoor
was incardinated into
membership of AECI in October and was duly
Consecrated as Bishop
on 30th November 2013
at
The Fallowfield Methodist Church
in Manchester.
The Principal Consecrator was
The Most Rev'd Norman S Dutton
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus.
The Rev'd. Canon Richard Weber
has been appointed as
Vicar General
for the Outreach Mission of Canada of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
The Indian Christian Theological College of
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India)
has been affiliated with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
We welcome the Staff and Students into fellowship.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India).
We welcome into fellowship
The Most. Rev'd. Benny Yesu,
Bishops Arul Moses and Dava Sagayam
together with their Priests and Congregations.
4th August 2013
The Most Rev'd Clive Reginald Read (Archbishop of Europe)
has resigned from the Anglican Episcopal Church International
and has transferred to
the Anglican Independent Communion Worldwide
to be installed as Metropolitan of AICW.
We acknowledge and thank him for his service
and pray God's blessings on his new appointment.
A
Concordat of Full Communion
has been entered into between
The Anglican Episcopal Church - International
and
The Anglican Independent Communion - Worldwide Province of Chile.
We welcome
Metropolitan Archbishop Jorge Roderiguez Escobar
into Full Communion and Fellowship
together with his Churches, Clergy and People.
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
has been restored to the rank and dignity of
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Independent Communion -Worldwide.
2012
Gippsland Times-Spectator, Friday 20 July 2012
'New parish installs bishop, archbishop.
Nearly 100 people celebrated with the Parish of St Luke in Sale on Sunday, as Archbishop John Langley of the Anglican Episcopal Church International, consecrated the Reverend Stuart Lawson as bishop.
Archbishop Langley had travelled from Perth with his wife Patricia, and other friends and family of Bishop Lawson travelled from across Gippsland, as well as from Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and other parts of New South Wales.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church minister and members had made the use of their hall available for the service and Bishop Lawson acknowledged the spirit in which such co-operation was made.
He said the aim of his church was to establish other churches and welcomed contact from anyone who might wish to help establish new Anglican-style parishes.
The AECI has no paid ministry and meets together in homes or rented premises.
Archbishop Langley spoke during the service on the difficulties facing people in many Christian denominations in keeping true to the Bible and keeping at bay those ideas that would undermine the Christian heritage.
Towards the end of the service, Bishop Lawson, as his first act as bishop, installed Archbishop Langley as the Metropolitan Archbishop of the church, and he will take up the mantle of responsibility for the church worldwide when he returns to Perth.
Bishop Lawson had previously been honorary assistan priest in the Anglican diocesan cathedral in Gippsland before resigning from that position and the Anglican Church earlier this year amid his concerns around the direction the church had been taking.'
Sunday 15th July 2012
at Sale, Victoria, Australia,
The Most Reverend John Langley
was Installed as
Metropolitan Archbishop
by
Bishop Stuart Lawson
Sunday 15th July 2012
at Sale, Victoria, Australia
The Right Reverend Stuart James Lawson
was Consecrated to the Episcopal Order
and Installed as Bishop of Victoria
by Archbishop John Langley.
The following appointments have been made:
The Rev'd. Richard C Weber, Missionary Outreach in Canada has been appointed Honorary Canon.
Mr Patteson Mane, Honiara, Solomon Islands has been appointed
Personal Lay Chaplain to the Metropolitan Archbishop.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission an Archbishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop-Elect of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
Reverend Ricardo Vicente Dos Anjos
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Traditional Anglican Church of Brazil
to serve in the Diocese in the State of Para (North).
Principal Consecrator
Archbishop Primate of Brazil, The Most Rev’d. Dr. Rui CostaBarbosa.
The said Consecration will take place at Sao Paulo-SP, Brazil
on the Fifteenth day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
Membership status of The International Chaplains Corps
has been granted to all the Archbishops of AECI.
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
Metropolitan Archbishop-Elect John Langley
Archbishop Clive Read
Archbishop Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco
Archbishop Solomon Okoro
Archbishop Rui Costa Barbosa
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
has issued the following Installation Mandate
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world.
Greetings
I, the Most Reverend Doctor Norman Sydney Dutton,
by Divine Permission an Archbishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
residing in Timperley, Altrincham in the County Palatine of Chester, England,
let it be known that I having given the matter prayerful consideration, and having consulted
with my Brother Bishops we are desirous of Installing the following Archbishop as our
Metropolitan Archbishop
The Most Rev’d. Dr. Melvyn John Langley CJ
Of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of
Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been well assured.
The said Installation will take place at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sale,
in the State of Victoria, Australia. (by kind permission of the Pastor and church members)
on the 15th day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
The Rt. Rev’d Stuart James Lawson
being duly authorized by me to carry out the said Installation on our behalf.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Altrincham
this 4th day of May 2012 in the 14th year of our Consecration.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
With effect from Easter Day, 8th April, 2012
Metropolitan Archbishop Norman Sydney Dutton
has retired from Leadership of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
We are grateful and thankful to our Founder for all his vision and guidance of AECI.
We wish him well in taking up less onerous duties in AECI.
Archbishop Norman S Dutton now has the status of
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus.
Co-Adjutor, Archbishop John Langley, will take over Metropolitan leadership of AECI. He will be installed as Metropolitan Archbishop of AECI later this year.
Archbishop Clive Read will have oversight of
The Province of the United Kingdom and Europe.
Metropolitan Archbishop Norman S Dutton sent his greetings to
Archbishop Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco on the 25th Anniversary of his
Ordination to the Priesthood.
My dear brother in Christ Jesus, ++ Victor Manuel,Greetings in the wonderful Name of our Lordon this Joyful 25th Anniversary of your Ordination.
May I add my own personal greetings to the many that you must have already received on this very special anniversary of your Ordination to the Priesthood. Since that momentous date you have accomplished much, with the Lord's help, in your endeavors to extend the kingdom of God in the corner of his vineyard that has been placed within the boundaries of your Provincial oversight.
I pray that the Lord will grant you many more fruitful years to serve Him, who alone is worthy of our praise and worship.You are constantly in my prayers, my true friend and brother, ++ Victor.
++ Norman
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
Reverend Stuart James Lawson
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International -Australia -
to serve in the Diocese of Victoria, Australia.
Principal Consecrator
Archbishop of Australia, India & Oceania, The Most Rev’d. John Langley
The said Consecration will take place at Sale, Victoria, Australia
on the Fifteenth day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 12th day of March 2012,
and in the 5th year of our Consecration.
Bishop +Edward Robinson de Barros Cavalcanti, Diocese of Brazil.
We record our great sadness at the untimely death of
Bishop +Edward Robinson de Barros Cavalcanti,
and his wife, Miriam Nunes Machado Cotias,
who were murdered together on Sunday evening the 26th February 2012.
Bishop Cavalcanti was a tireless worker for the cause of
true traditional Anglicanism, not only in his home country,
but also in the whole of Latin America and on the world stage.
His passing will be felt not only by those who were privileged to know him personally, but by all who strive to maintain the true nature and calling of the Anglican Church.
May both he and his wife Rest in Peace, and Rise in Glory. +Amen
It is with sadness we announce the death of Bishop +Eduardo Mota,
Ordinary of the Diocese of PARA for The Traditional Anglican Church of Brazil.
Bishop +Mota was promoted to Glory on January 1st 2012.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace, and rise in glory. +Amen
2011
On 16th November 2011 Canada was given the status of
Missionary Outreach for The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
Rev'd Fr Richard C Weber CJ was received as a member and Incardinated as Priest.
CONCORDAT OF FULL COMMUNION
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Anglican Church of India
was agreed and signed by
The Most Rev'd Dr Norman Sydney Dutton
and
The Most Rev'd Dr Stephen Vattappara
Archbishop and Metropolitan of their respective Churches.
'We mutually recognise:
The Characteristics of Catholicity, Autonomy and the Autocephalous state of either Church.
The Participation in The Sacraments by Bishops, Clergy and the Faithful of either Church
if so necessitated by circumstances, and
That Full Communion does not imply the acceptance of doctrines, liturgy, faith and orderof the Other Church, whilst holding that each possesses the essentials for eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ.'
We are sad to announce the death of
Archbishop ++Hector Rueda Hernandez
the Roman Catholic Archbishop emeritus
of the RC Archdiocese of Medellin, Colombia, South America.
We mourn the passing of a respected churchman
who had been a good friend
to the Continuing Anglican Church in South America.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
A
CONCORDAT OF FULL COMMUNION
has been agreed and signed by the respective spiritual leaders of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
(Archbishop Norman S Dutton)
and
The Traditional Anglican Church of Brazil
(Archbishop Rui Costa Barbosa).
The Concordat is a covenant of fraternal affection and intercommunion
between the two Churches
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
accepts the Principles and Practices
of The Affirmation of St Louis
In 1977 an international congress of nearly 2,000 Anglican bishops, clergy and lay people met in St. Louis, Missouri, united in opposition to the theological liberalisation that was taking place in the Episcopal Church. Many Anglicans saw that the mainline church was heading in a direction that was not biblical, and which ultimately “departed from Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.”
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Norman S Dutton has made the following appointment
Archbishop ++Rui Barbosa - Primate of the Province of Latin America
as a member of 'The Archbishop's Advisory Council'.
ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF JESUS
The Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Norman S Dutton CJ, Hon DD., Hon ThD.,
has made the following ecclesiastical appointments.
The Most Rev'd Dr Solomon Okoro CJ., DD. as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the whole of Africa.
The Most Rev'd Dr Clive R Read CJ., PhD., Hon ThD. as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the whole of Continental Europe.
The Most Rev'd Dr Victor Manuel Cruz Blanco CJ., Hon DD. as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the whole of Latin America.
CONCORDAT OF FULL COMMUNION
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Holy Catholic Church -Western Rite
(The Anglican Province of the Caribbean and New Granada)
was agreed and signed on 23rd August 2011
by the respective Archbishops
Most Rev'd Norman S Dutton and Most Rev'd Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco.
The Concordat is a covenant of fraternal affection and intercommunion between the two Churches
Archbishop Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco was one of the consecrators of
Bishop Peter Compton Caputo who in turn was Consecrator of Norman S Dutton.
This maintains an historic link in our Apostolic Succession.
Metropolitan Archbishop Norman S Dutton has established an Advisory Council to deal with such matters as Inter Church Communion and formal Concordats, with like Faith Groups and Denominations, and also to act as a Liturgical Commission for the Church.
The members of 'The Archbishop's Advisory Council' are as follows:
Archbishop ++ John Langley as Co-adjutor Archbishop & Metropolitan Chancellor. Archbishop - Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania.
Archbishop ++ Clive Read Archbishop - Primate of the Province of Europe, and Secretary Trustee of The Anglican Episcopal Church International Ltd.
Archbishop ++ Solomon Okoro Archbishop - Primate of the Province of Africa.
Archbishop ++ John Gains Former Archbishop - Primate of the Province of the Americas for The Anglican Independent Communion, & Bishop of The Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod).
All other Clergy in Episcopal Orders are automatically members of the Churches
College of Bishops with full voting rights as such.
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-The Anglican Episcopal Churches of India have requested that the Most Revd Dr John Langley be their Primate.
He will now have Archiepiscopal oversight of the Province of Australia, Oceania and India.
Applications have been received from various Churches wishing to be Affiliated with the Anglican Episcopal Church International.
The Metropolitan Archbishop ++Norman S Dutton considered the requests and warmly welcomed those churches into affiliation and in full communion with AECI.
AFRICA
BENIN Faith Word Church International
Most Rev'd Dr Solomon Okoro
KENYA Christian Mission Ministry
Bishop-elect Rev'd Fr Enock Okonji
EUROPE
GERMANY Christian Mission Anglican Communion
Most Rev'd Dr Muhammad Schmidt
INDIA
Anglican Episcopal Church of India
TAMILNADU Rt Rev'd Dr T S Spurgeon
RAJASTHAN Rt Rev'd Dr Baiju Ansalam
KARNATAKA Rt Rev'd Dr Benny Yesu
Independent Anglican Church
MAHARASHTRA Rev'd Fr Dr R Nehamaiyah
On Saturday 19th February 2011 at Milton Keynes,
The Ven Dr David R Hallam was consecrated to the Episcopal order.
He is appointed as the Bishop of The Northern Counties of England.
On 2nd April 2011 The Anglican Church International joined The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans.
Rev'd Fr. Enock Okonji of The Christian Mission Ministry in Kenya
was Consecrated to the Episcopal Order on Saturday 2nd April 2011.
'The Consecration on the 2nd April 2011 was held at the St. Michael and All Angels Parish, Bungoma, Kenya.
In attendance were our priests, bishops and pastors from other churches in Bungoma, friends and relatives.
Conducted by Bishops, Emmanuel Mayeku and Peter James Onguko these are outstanding servants of God with an upright moral standards of living.
Friends and guests came from as far as Nairobi to attend the Consecration.'
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Rev'd. Dr. Norman Dutton, has appointed
the Most Rev'd Dr Solomon Okoro as Primate of AECI Province of Africa.
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Rev'd. Dr. Norman Dutton has appointed
Most Rev'd John Langley as Grand Prior for the
Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
in the Province of Australia, India and Solomon Islands.
On 16 September 2023, the Most Rev. Emmanuel Nyamusa was installed as archbishop for the Province of the Holy Trinity Zimbabwe. The Principal Consecrator was Bishop Augustine Phondo of Malawi, assisted by Bishop Goodman of South Africa , and with The Metropolitan Archbishop and others supporting In Absentia. The service was held at The Police Chapel, Harare, Zimbabwe.
On 21 August 2023, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a consecration mandate for the Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Nyamusa to be installed as the first Archbishop for the Province of Zimbabwe. The service will be held on 16 September 2023 at The Police Chapel, Harare, Zimbabwe. Additionally, this will mark the formal establishment of The Province of the Holy Trinity Zimbabwe, and sees the selection of Vicar-General, Rev. Andrew Tandi and Archdeacon Rev. Jethrow Makuwaza as bishop-elects for the new dioceses.
On 4 July 2023 Metropolitan Archbishop Stuart Lawson circulated to the AECI College of Bishops a proposal received from Bishop Emmanuel of Zimbabwe following on from the expansion of the church there. The Synod had proposed that due to this expansion, there was a need to formally establish a province in Zimbabwe and divide it into three dioceses. The College agreed with this proposal and enabled the Metropolitan Archbishop to begin discussion with the church there on future directions.
2022
On 23 September 2022 a consecration service was held at Pravahan Chapel when The Right Reverend Gnanaprakash CJ was consecrated as bishop for the Diocese of Kanchipuram & Changalpet in the Province of India. He had been acting as Archdeacon for the diocese for a number of years and is to be congratulated on his consecration.
On 9 September 2022 Bishop Goodman of the Province of South Africa advised that six clergy have joined in with AECI there. They are priests Welcome Goodman Tiwani, Thembinkosi Mqamelo and David Mpheshia, and deacons Andile Victor Ntlokwana, Mbuyiselo Tamela and Lungile Benson Mgolombane. They are warmly welcomed into AECI.
Due to changing regulation in Indonesia, the diocese is now to be known as St. Aiden's Community and Bishop Stenly has been appointed as the Abbot of the community on 9 April 2022.
Metropolitan Archbishop Stuart writes that In March 2022 we were saddened to be informed that Emeritus Archbishop Norman Dutton had gone to the Lord. +++Norman was the founding father of AECI and was greatly revered within our community. I personally found him to be a great comfort when I was looking for a new church home and he was a source of wisdom to me when I assumed the role of Metropolitan. Our prayers and best wishes go out to Dorothy at this time.
On 18 March 2022 a graduation ceremony was hosted by Bishop Emanuel of the Pakistan Province to celebrate the graduation of 13 students including one Bachelor of Theology, one Mater of Theology (Missionology), and eleven Masters of Divinity. Bishop Emanuel is to be congratulated in pushing forward with theological training in what is often a difficult situation in his country for Christians.
On 4 March 2022 the Missionary Province of Haiti/Dominican Republic was formally set up and an archdeacon appointed for the province, as well as three priests. Due to issues in the country, the names of those appointed have been withheld at this time.
In February 2022 Ray Phiri was appointed as Lay Reader for Kitwe in Zambia. He will be under the pastoral care of Bishop Augustine of Malawi.
2021
On 14 November 2021 the consecration of the Right Reverend Mateus Benedito took place as arranged.
On 3 November 2021, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a new consecration mandate for the Rev. Mateus Benedito to be consecrated as a bishop for the Province of Mozambique. The service will be held on 14 November 2021 at Lichinga, Mozambique and the principal consecrator will be the Rt. Rev. Augustine Phondo of Malawi. Other bishops will be in absentia supporters of the consecration, including the Metropolitan Archbishop. The change was due to unforeseen circumstances in Mozambique.
On the 24 September 2021, The Metropolitan Archbishop was advised to due to Covid 19 lock downs in Mozambique, the proposed consecration of Rev. Mateus Benedito will not be able to proceed at this time. When advice is received that it is safe to do so, the service will be rescheduled.
On 7 September 2021, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a consecration mandate for the Rev. Mateus Benedito to be consecrated as a bishop for the Province of Mozambique. The service will be held on 26 September 2021 at Lichinga, Mozambique and the principal consecrator will be the Rt. Rev. Augustine Phondo of Malawi. Other bishops will be in absentia supporters of the consecration.
On The 28 June 2021, The Rt. Rev. Jerry Eziowoma was consecrated as our first bishop for Nigeria and appointed to the Diocese of Niger Delta.
On 31 May 2021, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued a consecration mandate for the Rev Jerry Eziowoma of Indonesia to be consecrated as a bishop for Nigeria. It is planned for the service to be held at Faith Word International Church, Porthacourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The Metropolitan has approved The Most Rev. Dr Soloman Okoro as the principal consecrator for the service, assisted by The Rt. Rev. Akam Chukwukere and The Rt. Rev. Samuel Baaba, and others in absentia.
On 7 May 2021, following on from the proposal to establish a new province , the Council of Bishops agreed to the proposal and subsequently a new Province of Mozambique was erected. The Ven. Mateus Benedito was appointed as Archdeacon for the province until a bishop is consecrated.
On 6 March 2021, The Rev. Mateus Benedito of Mozambique was incardinated as a member of AECI. This was followed up by a proposal by the Metropolitan Archbishop to establish a new province in that country as there were a number of other priests wishing to join in. This proposal was circulated to all members of the Council of Bishops for comment.
2020
On 21 October 2020, a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and the Rt. Rev. S L Stnoble of The Heavenly Harvest Church International in India. We warmly welcome them and their congregations into communion with us.
On 17 October 2020, the province of Tanzania was formally erected following consultation with the Council of Bishops, which accepted the Metropolitan Archbishops recommendation that this occur. The Rt. Rev. Andrew Mtili was appointed as a bishop in the church to lead the congregations in Tanzania, with his Diocese being known as the Diocese of Central Tanganyika. We also welcome a number of other clergy into the church.
On 13 September 2020, two Concordats of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and the Rev. Dr. I Sam David Jeberaj of The Christ Church of South India, and, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Amps James of The Apostolic Episcopal Church in India. We warmly welcome them and their congregations into communion with us.
On 14 August 2020, the Province of Pakistan was formally erected following several months of discussions with clergy from there. The Rt. Rev.Dr. Emanuel Khokar was appointed as bishop to the province, and a number of other clergy were welcomed into the church.
On 8 July 2020, REv. Togap Alam was appointed as Vicar-General for Indonesia at the request of Bishop Stenly.
On 20 June 2020, the Province of Nigeria was formally erected following 12 months of discussions with clergy from there. The Ven, Jerry Eziowoma was appointed as archdeacon until arrangements can be made to consecrate a bishop for the province, and a number of other clergy were welcomed into the church.
The Death of Archbishop James Groover of Pennsylvania, USA was reported on 10 June 2020. He was an early member of AECI and his support was greatly appreciated. He had been a chaplain in the US Navy
On 21 January 2020 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Rt. Rev. Dr. Arual P of the Truth Tabernacle Church of India. We warmly welcome them and their congregations into communion with us.
2019
More news from Malawi. Bishop Augustine carried out the ordination of the Rev. John Matawaba to the office of deacon on 15 September 2019. Bishop Augustine has also just completed his PhD in Christian Education after three long years of study and will be presented with his doctorate on 26 September 2019.
Bishop Augustine in Malawi conducted a confirmation service at St Andrew's parish on 28 July 2019. 10 people were confirmed, ranging in age from 47 down to 12 years of age.
On 21 May 2019 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Dr Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Archbishop Dr Ajesh Salasi, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Anglican Episcopal Reformed Church Council, which is based in India.
On 1 May 2019 The Right Rev'd Joshua was consecrated at a service presided over by Archbishop Rajan of India and installed as the Bishop for the Diocese of Coimbatore. A number of local bishops attended as well as In Absentia support from Archbishops and Bishops across the world.
On 20 March 2019 it was my sad duty as Metropolitan Archbishop to expel four priests from our Diocese of Malawi. These four, who included the ex-Vicar-General, have for the last year been in conflict with their bishop and would not accept the responsibilities he had as bishop to manage the Diocese, preferring to want to press their own views. This resulted in the then Vicar-General being removed for that position, as he refused to follow directions and sought to usurp the bishop's position, even asking the Metropolitan Archbishop to remove the Bishop and appoint him to the position!. The situation eventually became untenable and, with the support of The Council of Bishops, the decision was taken to expel Mpinga Samu, Austin Lwanda, Smith Manjowa and Yesaya Dyton Zimba from the church. It should be noted that these men have no position within AECI and cannot represent themselves as acting on behalf of the church.
On 23 January 2019, Archbishop Rajan of India issued a Mandate for the consecration of Rev. Joshua to be Bishop of the Diocese of Coimbatore, and is planned to be held on 1 May. This was issued with the approval of the Metropolitan Archbishop.
2018
On 31 December 2018, the Right Rev. Stenly Djatah was consecrated and installed as bishop for the Diocese of Indonesia by The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson. This was supported by many In Absentia certificated from Archbishops and bishops from across the world. His wife and daughter also attended and St Luke's provided support for them while they were in Australia.
On 5 December 2018, the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr Stuart Lawson, issued consecration mandate for the Rev Stenly Djatah of Indonesia to be consecrated as a bishop for Indonesia. It is planned for the service to be held at St Luke's Parish in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
In November 2018 Archbishop Rajan in India installed The Rev. Joshua as Archdeacon for the recently erected Diocese of Coimbatore. At the same time he also ordained a number of priests for the Diocese.
On 7 October 2018, Bishop Augustine of Malawi installed the Very Rev. Lawrence Chipoya as the Vicar-General for the Diocese at St. Paul's Parish. This followed on for the removal of the previous incumbent, Rev. Mpinga Samu, who would not accept the authority of his bishop.
On 4 September 2018 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Rev. Dr. Y David Dayanandan of the Indian Evangelical Church ( Bangalore, Karnataka, India).
On the 10 March 2018 Bishop Emmanuael of Zimbabwe, acting under the commission of the Metropolitan Archbishop, consecrated The Right Rev. Jongikaya Goodman Gwayi as our bishop for the Diocese of Eastern Cape in South Africa. The service was held at St Peter's Mqonci Parish in Butterwiorth, South Africa. At the same time the Province of South Afica was erected.
On 7 March 2018 a Covenant of Intercommunion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Bishop Francis Manuraj of the Good News Global Mission in India.
On 6 March 2018 a Concordat of Full Communion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Archbishop Francis Jegan of the Anglican Evangelical Church International in India. Archbishop Francis had previously been a bishop of AECI in India and decided to leave the church. He set up a new church and in a spirit of reconciliation, it was agreed to remain in communion.
2017
On 14-17 December 2017, Bishop Emmanuel visited Butterworth in South Africa at the invitation of Rev. Jongikaya Goodman Gwayi to ordain four deacons and about forty confirmees. This is in preparation for the later setting up of a new diocese in South Africa.
On 1 December 2017, The Most Rev. Kenneth L Denski was appointed to the position of Archbishop of Pennsylvania and New Jersey USA by the Archbishop Presiding in the USA, The Most Rev. Travis W Crocker and is to be congratulated on his elevation.
Archbishop Rajan of India has issued in 27 June 2017, the Mandate for the consecration of Bishop-elect The Rev Dr A Augustine CJ B.Th M.A. D.D, to be the bishop for Chengalpet-Kanchiruram Diocese. The service will be held at Ephatha Evangelical Anglican Church on the 28 August 2017. The service was held as scheduled with Bishops Manuvel and Emmanuvel as co-consecrators..
On 10 June 2017, The Most Rev. Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan Archbishop for the AECI, was awarded a Doctor of Divinity by Newburgh Theological Seminary. He was formally presented with it at the service held at St Luke's,Sale, Victoria, (where he acts as Episcopal Vicar) by Parish Council member, Dr Arthur Dell, on 16 July 2017.
On 26 June 2017, the consecration as bishop for The Rev.d Canon D Emanuvel CJ B.Th M.Div, as the bishop for Arakonam Diocese was held at Ephatha Evangelical Anglican Church, predide over by the Most Reverend Rajan Babu.
In early May 2017, Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Rev. Stuart Lawson was able to welcome the Rev. David McNally and his congregation, based at Kilwinning, Strathclyde, Scotland, into the AECI, and the church extends its best wishes and prayers to the new parish.
During May 2017, Bishop Augustine of the Province of Malawi has been able to announce that approval has been given for the operation of a school to be run by the church in Malawi. It will provide schooling for many of the children in the district who would not normally be able to access schooling. As well as this, a maize mill has been obtained which will be able to be used by the community and will generate funds to assist in the churches' development work in the country.
Archbishop Rajan of India has issued in May 2017, the Mandate for the consecration of Bishop-elect The Rev.d Canon D Emanuvel CJ B.Th M.Div, to be the bishop for Arakonam Diocese. The service will be held at Ephatha Evangelical Anglican Church on the 26 June 2017.
As part of this Consecration , Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, has approved the erection of the new Diocese of Arakonam in the Province of India.
On 8 January 2017 a Covenant of Intercommunion was agreed to by The Most Reverend Stuart Lawson, Metropolitan-AECI, and Archbishop Peter McInnes, Primate Archbishop of the Anglican Independent Communion Australia.
2016
On 21 September 2016 The Right Reverend Francis Jegan was consecrated bishop for our Diocese of Telengana. The Most Reverend Rajan Babu was the principal consecrator, assisted by The Right Reverend Francis Jegan and The Right Reverend Manuvel. This took place at the YMCA, Secondrabad, Telengana State, South India.
On 21 September 2016 The Most Reverend Rajan Babu was installed as archbishop and assumed responsibility for the new Province of India which was previously part of the Province of Australia, Oceania and India, and is now formally erected as a separate Province. This took place at the YMCA, Secondrabad, Telengana State, South India and was presided over by The Right Reverend Ambrose , Bishop of Chengalapet.
On 10 September 2016 The Most Rev'd Travis Crocker was consecrated bishop and appointed archbishop to act as the Vicar-General for the Province of the USA. This took place at Celtic Rite Old Catholic Church in Imperial, Missouri at the request of the Provincial Archbishop and supported In Absentia by the Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Dr Stuart Lawson.. Following on from this the Most Rev'd Ken Denski was appointed Provincial Chancellor.
From 28 July 2016, the Most Rev'd James Alton Groover has been appointed as the Provincial Archbishop for the re-established province in the USA.
In June 2016 The Province of Malawi was formally approved to take part in the Prison Ministry within Malawi.
From June 2016, The Episcopal Anglican Church of Zimbabwe is now more formally part of AECI, and will continue to be known the Episcopal Anglican Church International, Zimbabwe, and will be shown as part of the Province of Zimbabwe. The Right Reverend Emmanuel Nyamusa continues as their bishop and has advised that as at July 2016, there are now 38 parish centres in the province, including an International Missionary Outreach to Namibia
In June 2016. The CECI sought to be fully part of AECI and relinquished its independent status to become a new diocese, known as the Diocese of Erode. The Right Reverend Manuel Joseph was incardinated as the bishop for the new diocese.
In May 2016, The Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Stuart Lawson, in consultation with the Archbishop's Council,
has approved the erection of a fourth Diocese in The Province of India, to be known as the Diocese of Andhra.
Rev'd Fr. Veera Raju has been selected to act as Archdeacon for the diocese, and will manage the diocese until a bishop is selected.
In May 2016, The Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Stuart Lawson, in consultation with the Archbishop's Council,
has approved the erection of a third Diocese in The Province of India, to be known as the Diocese of Telengana.
Rev'd Fr. Francis Jegan has been selected to act as Archdeacon for the diocese until a bishop is selected. There are about 38 other priests to be brought under this diocese.
In March 2016 The Charismatic Episcopal Church of India (CECI) has been welcomed
into Affiliation and Full Communion with AECI.
We welcome Revd. Babu Daniel (Synod President), his clergy and people.
2015
The Rt. Revd. Augustine Phondo of the Province of Malawi presided at a service of ordination
on the 26 December 2015 at which five were ordained priests and seven as deacons for the church in Malawi.
The Most Rev'd. Stuart James Lawson was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop for the AECI
by Archbishop Emeritus Norman on 7 September 2015
replacing Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley on his retirement due to ill health.
Archbishop John will retain the title of Emeritus Archbishop.
The first ordination service for Malawi was carried out by the Rt. Revd. Augustine Phondo
on the 29 August 2015 when five men were ordained deacons for the church in Malawi.
The Rt. Revd. Dr S Ambrose was incardinated and licenced as a Bishop in full communion with AECI
on 11 May 2015 by The Most Revd. Stuart James Lawson, Acting Metropolitan
and appointed as Bishop of the new Diocese of Chengalpet in the Province of India.
The Rt. Revd. Augustine Stear Allen Phondo was consecrated as Bishop for AECI-Malawi
on 15 April 2015 by The Rt. Rev'd Emmanuel Eventhough Nyamusa, Bishop of Zimbabwe
at St. Francis Church, Mangochi, Malawi.
The Most Rev'd. Stuart James Lawson was appointed Acting Metropolitan Archbishop for the AECI
by Archbishop Emeritus Norman on 3 May 2015 until Archbishop Metropolitan John Langley can resume his office.
The Rt. Rev'd. Rajan Babu CJ was consecrated as Bishop in the Province of India
on 15 May 2015 at The Elohim Church, India
by The Rt. Rev'd. Edward G Subramanian
The Most Rev'd Stuart James Lawson was installed as Archbishop of Melbourne
in the Province of Australia, India and Oceania
on 29 March 2015 by The Rt. Dr. Edward G Subramanian CJ, Bishop of Malaysia
at St Luke's Parish, Sale, Victoria, Australia
The Rt. Rev'd Dr. Edward G Subramanian CJ was consecrated as Bishop for AECI-Malaysia
on 29 March 2015 at St. Luke's Parish in Sale, Victoria , Australia
by Rt. Rev'd Dr. Stuart Lawson CJ JP Bishop of Victoria
2014
The Rev'd. Fr. Augustine Phondo CJ.
has been appointed as
the Vicar General for The Anglican Episcopal Church International - Malawi.
The Asia Pacific Evangelical Center in Malaysia is in Affiliation and Full Communion with AECI-India.
We welcome Rev. Fr. Edward G Subramanian who has been Incardinated and Licensed as a Priest in AECI-India and who has also been admitted to The Order of The Companions of Jesus.
The Episcopal Anglican Church of South India (EACSI) has been welcomed into Affiliation and Full Communion with AECI-India.We welcome Bishop N. Stephen, his clergy and people. The Rt. Rev'd. Dr. N Stephen has been admitted into The Order of The Companions of Jesus.
It is with joy that we announce that The Anglican Episcopal Church International
has opened a
Missionary Province in Colombia, South America.
The Rt. Rev'd. Julio Cesar Diaz Granados Fandino has been appointed as
the Presiding Bishop of The Missionary province of Colombia.
Bishop Fandino and his clergy were recently Incardinated into AECI.
Together with his priests he has been admitted into the
Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The Rev’d. Rajan Babu
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International – India.
Principal Consecrator
Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Rev’d. Dr. John Langley CJ.
Co-Consecrators
Most Rev’d. Dr. T. Spurgeon. Metropolitan of The Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
Most Rev’d. Dr. Paul Raj. Metropolitan of Bethel Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
The said Consecration will take place at the Bethel Anglican Church,
Kadur, Karnataka State, South India.
on the Fifteenth day of August in the Blessed year of our Lord 2015.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th September 2014,
and in the 8th year of our Consecration.
Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton,
Lord Abbot of the Order of the Companions of Jesus,
has appointed Primate Archbishop Andrew Mcmenamin (USA)
as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the United States of America.
An
'AGREEMENT of Understanding, Co-operation and Sharing'
was entered into, between
The Compton-Caputo College of Theology (AECI)
and
The Provincial Seminary of St. Thomas Becket of the
Holy Catholic Church, Anglican Rite, Province of Coastal Atlantic and South America.
On Saturday 21st June 2014
Bishop Stuart Lawson, Victoria, Australia
Consecrated Bishop-Elect Emmanuel Eventhough Nyamusa
of The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe
to the Episcopal Order of Bishop.
The Service was held in the
Dutch Reformed Church, City Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Rev'd. Canon Rajan Babu
has been appointed as
Vicar General
for AECI Province of India
The Anglican Episcopal Church International (AECI - Malawi)
AECI - Malawi was welcomed into Full Communion and Fellowship with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International on 18th June 2014.
Three priests, Fr's Augustine Phondo, Joel Maland and Michael Mtabo
were incardinated as priests and made members of the
Order of the Companions of Jesus.
In accordance with the Apostolic Installation Mandate dated April 2014,
issued by Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Most Reverend Norman S Dutton
The Most Reverend Archbishop James Alton Groover, Archbishop of Pennsylvania and Provincial Vicar General,
Province of the USA, AECI,
did install The Most Reverend Archbishop Andrew James McMenamin
to the Office of Primate I, Provincial Archbishop, Province of the United States, AECI.
The service was held at 3:00 pm on May 14 in the Chapel of St. Luke, Moyock, NC, USA utilizing the service provided by the AECI - Worldwide and in accordance with the AECI canons and BCP.
Archbishop’s Visitation to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands 24th – 29th April 2014.
A well planned Programme and Itinerary had been arranged and delivered for the Archiepiscopal Visitation to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands by Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley.
Shortly after arriving at Honiara, the Archbishop was very pleased to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church at Mount Kopal. After the Service, the Archbishop was treated to lively singing, dancing entertainment and feasting provided by the parishioners.
The following morning he was able to meet with Bishop Lonsdale and discuss relevant Church topics etc. In the late afternoon Archbishop John, Bishop Lonsdale and a delegation from ECOSI left Honiara by boat for Isabel Island.
At Kolotubi, the Archbishop was greeted by the Marching Band and Singers and Flower Girls who led him to the Community Meeting Place. The Priests, Chiefs, Elders, Mother’s Union, Parishioners and children greeted him. They also welcomed him in speech and song.
At Evensong in the late afternoon, in the Church of Christ the King, the Archbishop administered Confirmation to 23 children. This was followed by a programme of feasting and entertainment.
The next morning, Archbishop John celebrated the Holy Eucharist, preached and administered Holy Communion to the newly Confirmed children receiving their First Holy Communion. It was a very moving Service.
A programme of feasting and activities followed the Service. Archbishop John presented a Bible to Fr. Gabrial parish priest of Kolotubi and a donation from St Luke’s, Sale Australia to Bishop Lonsdale. Farewell speeches were made. The parishioners sang ‘God be with you till we meet again’ to the Archbishop before he gave his final blessing.
The Metropolitan Archbishop was uplifted and humbled by his Visitation. The love, fellowship and friendship of The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands were sincerely expressed to the Archbishop. He was so grateful to Bishop Lonsdale, Priests, Chiefs, elders and Parishioners and to all for the care, planning, help, rehearsing and cooking etc which was so lovingly prepared for his Visit.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The said Consecration will take place at the Dutch Reformed Church,
City Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
on the Twenty-first day of June in the Blessed year of our Lord 2014.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th April 2014,
and in the 7th year of our Consecration.
At a recent celebration of the Holy Eucharist,
in the Chapel of Fours Chaplains, Slatington, Pennsylania,
The Rev'd. Deaconess Sherry Groover was admitted to the Lay Order of Deaconess,
and was presented with Certificate, Bible and gold cross lapel pin.
The Most Rev'd. James Groover has been appointed
Vicar-General
to
Archbishop Andrew McMenamin
for the new
Province of the United States of America
The Most Rev'd. Dr. Andrew James McMenamin,
The Most Rev'd. James Alton Groover and
The Rev'd Deaconess Sherry Lynn Groover
have been Incardinated and Licensed into
AECI.
We welcome them into fellowship and service.
Archbishop Andrew McManamin has been appointed as
Primate Archbishop for the AECI Province of
The United States of America.
Archbishop James Groover has been appointed as
The Archbishop of The Archdiocese of Pennsylvania.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe.
We welcome into fellowship
the Priests, Deacons and Congregations.
The Rev'd. Rajan Babu CJ.
has been appointed as an Honorary Canon of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and also
the Personal Representative of
the Metropolitan Archbishop
for the Province of India
The Indian Harvest Mission
is Affiliated and in Full Communion with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
It is with great sadness that we announce that The Venerable Archdeacon David Crofts passed away just before last Christmas following a hard fought battle with Cancer.
We offer our heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family.
David also acted as the Director of Ordinands for the Arch-diocese. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him both inside the Church and his many other interests.
May he rest in Peace and rise in Glory. Amen
2013
The Rt. Rev'd. Pankaj J Devnoor CJ, (Hon) DHL
has been appointed as
Bishop for the Indian Speaking Parishes in the United Kingdom
Rev'd. Pankaj James Devnoor
was incardinated into
membership of AECI in October and was duly
Consecrated as Bishop
on 30th November 2013
at
The Fallowfield Methodist Church
in Manchester.
The Principal Consecrator was
The Most Rev'd Norman S Dutton
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus.
The Rev'd. Canon Richard Weber
has been appointed as
Vicar General
for the Outreach Mission of Canada of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
The Indian Christian Theological College of
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India)
has been affiliated with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
We welcome the Staff and Students into fellowship.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India).
We welcome into fellowship
The Most. Rev'd. Benny Yesu,
Bishops Arul Moses and Dava Sagayam
together with their Priests and Congregations.
4th August 2013
The Most Rev'd Clive Reginald Read (Archbishop of Europe)
has resigned from the Anglican Episcopal Church International
and has transferred to
the Anglican Independent Communion Worldwide
to be installed as Metropolitan of AICW.
We acknowledge and thank him for his service
and pray God's blessings on his new appointment.
A
Concordat of Full Communion
has been entered into between
The Anglican Episcopal Church - International
and
The Anglican Independent Communion - Worldwide Province of Chile.
We welcome
Metropolitan Archbishop Jorge Roderiguez Escobar
into Full Communion and Fellowship
together with his Churches, Clergy and People.
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
has been restored to the rank and dignity of
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Independent Communion -Worldwide.
2012
Gippsland Times-Spectator, Friday 20 July 2012
'New parish installs bishop, archbishop.
Nearly 100 people celebrated with the Parish of St Luke in Sale on Sunday, as Archbishop John Langley of the Anglican Episcopal Church International, consecrated the Reverend Stuart Lawson as bishop.
Archbishop Langley had travelled from Perth with his wife Patricia, and other friends and family of Bishop Lawson travelled from across Gippsland, as well as from Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and other parts of New South Wales.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church minister and members had made the use of their hall available for the service and Bishop Lawson acknowledged the spirit in which such co-operation was made.
He said the aim of his church was to establish other churches and welcomed contact from anyone who might wish to help establish new Anglican-style parishes.
The AECI has no paid ministry and meets together in homes or rented premises.
Archbishop Langley spoke during the service on the difficulties facing people in many Christian denominations in keeping true to the Bible and keeping at bay those ideas that would undermine the Christian heritage.
Towards the end of the service, Bishop Lawson, as his first act as bishop, installed Archbishop Langley as the Metropolitan Archbishop of the church, and he will take up the mantle of responsibility for the church worldwide when he returns to Perth.
Bishop Lawson had previously been honorary assistan priest in the Anglican diocesan cathedral in Gippsland before resigning from that position and the Anglican Church earlier this year amid his concerns around the direction the church had been taking.'
Sunday 15th July 2012
at Sale, Victoria, Australia,
The Most Reverend John Langley
was Installed as
Metropolitan Archbishop
by
Bishop Stuart Lawson
Sunday 15th July 2012
at Sale, Victoria, Australia
The Right Reverend Stuart James Lawson
was Consecrated to the Episcopal Order
and Installed as Bishop of Victoria
by Archbishop John Langley.
The following appointments have been made:
The Rev'd. Richard C Weber, Missionary Outreach in Canada has been appointed Honorary Canon.
Mr Patteson Mane, Honiara, Solomon Islands has been appointed
Personal Lay Chaplain to the Metropolitan Archbishop.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission an Archbishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop-Elect of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
Reverend Ricardo Vicente Dos Anjos
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Traditional Anglican Church of Brazil
to serve in the Diocese in the State of Para (North).
Principal Consecrator
Archbishop Primate of Brazil, The Most Rev’d. Dr. Rui CostaBarbosa.
The said Consecration will take place at Sao Paulo-SP, Brazil
on the Fifteenth day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
Membership status of The International Chaplains Corps
has been granted to all the Archbishops of AECI.
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
Metropolitan Archbishop-Elect John Langley
Archbishop Clive Read
Archbishop Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco
Archbishop Solomon Okoro
Archbishop Rui Costa Barbosa
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
has issued the following Installation Mandate
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world.
Greetings
I, the Most Reverend Doctor Norman Sydney Dutton,
by Divine Permission an Archbishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
residing in Timperley, Altrincham in the County Palatine of Chester, England,
let it be known that I having given the matter prayerful consideration, and having consulted
with my Brother Bishops we are desirous of Installing the following Archbishop as our
Metropolitan Archbishop
The Most Rev’d. Dr. Melvyn John Langley CJ
Of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of
Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been well assured.
The said Installation will take place at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sale,
in the State of Victoria, Australia. (by kind permission of the Pastor and church members)
on the 15th day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
The Rt. Rev’d Stuart James Lawson
being duly authorized by me to carry out the said Installation on our behalf.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Altrincham
this 4th day of May 2012 in the 14th year of our Consecration.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
With effect from Easter Day, 8th April, 2012
Metropolitan Archbishop Norman Sydney Dutton
has retired from Leadership of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
We are grateful and thankful to our Founder for all his vision and guidance of AECI.
We wish him well in taking up less onerous duties in AECI.
Archbishop Norman S Dutton now has the status of
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus.
Co-Adjutor, Archbishop John Langley, will take over Metropolitan leadership of AECI. He will be installed as Metropolitan Archbishop of AECI later this year.
Archbishop Clive Read will have oversight of
The Province of the United Kingdom and Europe.
Metropolitan Archbishop Norman S Dutton sent his greetings to
Archbishop Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco on the 25th Anniversary of his
Ordination to the Priesthood.
My dear brother in Christ Jesus, ++ Victor Manuel,Greetings in the wonderful Name of our Lordon this Joyful 25th Anniversary of your Ordination.
May I add my own personal greetings to the many that you must have already received on this very special anniversary of your Ordination to the Priesthood. Since that momentous date you have accomplished much, with the Lord's help, in your endeavors to extend the kingdom of God in the corner of his vineyard that has been placed within the boundaries of your Provincial oversight.
I pray that the Lord will grant you many more fruitful years to serve Him, who alone is worthy of our praise and worship.You are constantly in my prayers, my true friend and brother, ++ Victor.
++ Norman
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
Reverend Stuart James Lawson
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International -Australia -
to serve in the Diocese of Victoria, Australia.
Principal Consecrator
Archbishop of Australia, India & Oceania, The Most Rev’d. John Langley
The said Consecration will take place at Sale, Victoria, Australia
on the Fifteenth day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 12th day of March 2012,
and in the 5th year of our Consecration.
Bishop +Edward Robinson de Barros Cavalcanti, Diocese of Brazil.
We record our great sadness at the untimely death of
Bishop +Edward Robinson de Barros Cavalcanti,
and his wife, Miriam Nunes Machado Cotias,
who were murdered together on Sunday evening the 26th February 2012.
Bishop Cavalcanti was a tireless worker for the cause of
true traditional Anglicanism, not only in his home country,
but also in the whole of Latin America and on the world stage.
His passing will be felt not only by those who were privileged to know him personally, but by all who strive to maintain the true nature and calling of the Anglican Church.
May both he and his wife Rest in Peace, and Rise in Glory. +Amen
It is with sadness we announce the death of Bishop +Eduardo Mota,
Ordinary of the Diocese of PARA for The Traditional Anglican Church of Brazil.
Bishop +Mota was promoted to Glory on January 1st 2012.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace, and rise in glory. +Amen
2011
On 16th November 2011 Canada was given the status of
Missionary Outreach for The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
Rev'd Fr Richard C Weber CJ was received as a member and Incardinated as Priest.
CONCORDAT OF FULL COMMUNION
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Anglican Church of India
was agreed and signed by
The Most Rev'd Dr Norman Sydney Dutton
and
The Most Rev'd Dr Stephen Vattappara
Archbishop and Metropolitan of their respective Churches.
'We mutually recognise:
The Characteristics of Catholicity, Autonomy and the Autocephalous state of either Church.
The Participation in The Sacraments by Bishops, Clergy and the Faithful of either Church
if so necessitated by circumstances, and
That Full Communion does not imply the acceptance of doctrines, liturgy, faith and orderof the Other Church, whilst holding that each possesses the essentials for eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ.'
We are sad to announce the death of
Archbishop ++Hector Rueda Hernandez
the Roman Catholic Archbishop emeritus
of the RC Archdiocese of Medellin, Colombia, South America.
We mourn the passing of a respected churchman
who had been a good friend
to the Continuing Anglican Church in South America.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
A
CONCORDAT OF FULL COMMUNION
has been agreed and signed by the respective spiritual leaders of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
(Archbishop Norman S Dutton)
and
The Traditional Anglican Church of Brazil
(Archbishop Rui Costa Barbosa).
The Concordat is a covenant of fraternal affection and intercommunion
between the two Churches
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
accepts the Principles and Practices
of The Affirmation of St Louis
In 1977 an international congress of nearly 2,000 Anglican bishops, clergy and lay people met in St. Louis, Missouri, united in opposition to the theological liberalisation that was taking place in the Episcopal Church. Many Anglicans saw that the mainline church was heading in a direction that was not biblical, and which ultimately “departed from Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.”
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Norman S Dutton has made the following appointment
Archbishop ++Rui Barbosa - Primate of the Province of Latin America
as a member of 'The Archbishop's Advisory Council'.
ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF JESUS
The Metropolitan Archbishop, The Most Rev'd Norman S Dutton CJ, Hon DD., Hon ThD.,
has made the following ecclesiastical appointments.
The Most Rev'd Dr Solomon Okoro CJ., DD. as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the whole of Africa.
The Most Rev'd Dr Clive R Read CJ., PhD., Hon ThD. as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the whole of Continental Europe.
The Most Rev'd Dr Victor Manuel Cruz Blanco CJ., Hon DD. as
The Grand Prior of the Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
for the whole of Latin America.
CONCORDAT OF FULL COMMUNION
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Holy Catholic Church -Western Rite
(The Anglican Province of the Caribbean and New Granada)
was agreed and signed on 23rd August 2011
by the respective Archbishops
Most Rev'd Norman S Dutton and Most Rev'd Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco.
The Concordat is a covenant of fraternal affection and intercommunion between the two Churches
Archbishop Victor Manuel Cruz-Blanco was one of the consecrators of
Bishop Peter Compton Caputo who in turn was Consecrator of Norman S Dutton.
This maintains an historic link in our Apostolic Succession.
Metropolitan Archbishop Norman S Dutton has established an Advisory Council to deal with such matters as Inter Church Communion and formal Concordats, with like Faith Groups and Denominations, and also to act as a Liturgical Commission for the Church.
The members of 'The Archbishop's Advisory Council' are as follows:
Archbishop ++ John Langley as Co-adjutor Archbishop & Metropolitan Chancellor. Archbishop - Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania.
Archbishop ++ Clive Read Archbishop - Primate of the Province of Europe, and Secretary Trustee of The Anglican Episcopal Church International Ltd.
Archbishop ++ Solomon Okoro Archbishop - Primate of the Province of Africa.
Archbishop ++ John Gains Former Archbishop - Primate of the Province of the Americas for The Anglican Independent Communion, & Bishop of The Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod).
All other Clergy in Episcopal Orders are automatically members of the Churches
College of Bishops with full voting rights as such.
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-The Anglican Episcopal Churches of India have requested that the Most Revd Dr John Langley be their Primate.
He will now have Archiepiscopal oversight of the Province of Australia, Oceania and India.
Applications have been received from various Churches wishing to be Affiliated with the Anglican Episcopal Church International.
The Metropolitan Archbishop ++Norman S Dutton considered the requests and warmly welcomed those churches into affiliation and in full communion with AECI.
AFRICA
BENIN Faith Word Church International
Most Rev'd Dr Solomon Okoro
KENYA Christian Mission Ministry
Bishop-elect Rev'd Fr Enock Okonji
EUROPE
GERMANY Christian Mission Anglican Communion
Most Rev'd Dr Muhammad Schmidt
INDIA
Anglican Episcopal Church of India
TAMILNADU Rt Rev'd Dr T S Spurgeon
RAJASTHAN Rt Rev'd Dr Baiju Ansalam
KARNATAKA Rt Rev'd Dr Benny Yesu
Independent Anglican Church
MAHARASHTRA Rev'd Fr Dr R Nehamaiyah
On Saturday 19th February 2011 at Milton Keynes,
The Ven Dr David R Hallam was consecrated to the Episcopal order.
He is appointed as the Bishop of The Northern Counties of England.
On 2nd April 2011 The Anglican Church International joined The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans.
Rev'd Fr. Enock Okonji of The Christian Mission Ministry in Kenya
was Consecrated to the Episcopal Order on Saturday 2nd April 2011.
'The Consecration on the 2nd April 2011 was held at the St. Michael and All Angels Parish, Bungoma, Kenya.
In attendance were our priests, bishops and pastors from other churches in Bungoma, friends and relatives.
Conducted by Bishops, Emmanuel Mayeku and Peter James Onguko these are outstanding servants of God with an upright moral standards of living.
Friends and guests came from as far as Nairobi to attend the Consecration.'
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Rev'd. Dr. Norman Dutton, has appointed
the Most Rev'd Dr Solomon Okoro as Primate of AECI Province of Africa.
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Rev'd. Dr. Norman Dutton has appointed
Most Rev'd John Langley as Grand Prior for the
Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
in the Province of Australia, India and Solomon Islands.
