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Dioceses vote on the ordination of women to the episcopate
The diocesan debates and votes on the Measure which will enable the ordination of women to the episcopate have now taken place. As you know 42 out of the 44 dioceses voted in favour. This has been a tremendous result. Full details of the voting and the following motions, which some dioceses passed, are on the WATCH website.
I am grateful to all those members of SCP who have spoken in debates, addressed Deanery Synods and generally given active and vocal support in this stage of the process.
I am very conscious that we have Chapters of the Society in Chichester and London whose Synods did not vote in favour. To our brothers and sisters in those dioceses we give our full support.
However, we are not at the end of the process yet and the February and July General Synods are critical. So continue to pray and support one another and let the truth be known that catholics in the Church of England wish to see women take their proper place in the House of Bishops.
Andrew Nunn
Rector General
Rector General to be the new Dean of Southwark
It was announced on Sunday 30th October that the Revd Canon Andrew Nunn SCP has been appointed as the 10th Dean of Southwark.
Further details can be found here:
3rd London Vocations Day
The third London Vocations Day for men and women in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England will be on Saturday 26th November, 11am-4pm at St Matthew's Church, Westminster.
The theme of the day will be Priestly Formation and will be led by Dom Stuart Burns OSB, Abbot of Mucknell Abbey, and the Revd Nicola Stanley, Vicar of All Hallows, Twickenham. This will be a chance to listen, discuss, explore and pray with others on the journey of vocation. Lunch will be provided, and there will be no charge for the day. Advance registration however is essential.
To register for the day please email office@stmw.org with your name, parish
and diocese.
New Leicester Chapter
Leicester Chapter was formed on the feast of St Edward the Confessor, 13 October 2011 when Fr Andrew Nunn, Rector General, inaugurated the Chapter. 13 priests came together from across the diocese to become new members of the society. They elected Fr Johannes Arens as their chapter rector, Deacon Lisa Temperley-Barnes as secretary and Fr Tom Meyrick as treasurer.
New Gospel Imprint leaflets
Two new leaflets have been added to the list. One is on the Eucharist and the second on Our Lady. All the Gospel Imprint leaflets are FREE and can be printed off easily for use in parishes, schools and chaplaincies. These is work jointly sponsered by SCP and Affirming Catholicism.
Click here to get to the leaflets
Latest Newsletter
The latest newsletter for members of SCP within the European Province is now available on line.
Another new CoS Chapter formed
On Saturday 4 June the Worcester Chapter of the Company of Servers was formed. Further information can be found on the Company of Servers' website.
SCP International Conference 2012
In 2009 and 2010 the Society of Catholic Priests, founded in England in 1995, has formed provinces in North America and Australia. 2012 gives us the opportunity to take part in an historic step in our lives as we meet in conference in Rome.
Although the figure of St Peter dominates Rome there is little historic evidence that he went there. However, we know that St Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome, was taken there under arrest and died there. We will therefore be focusing on St Paul, his life, his teaching and his theology, during our days together under the direction of Dr Paula Gooder, renowned biblical theologian and teacher and the Ven Jonathan Boardman, Archdeacon of Italy and Malta and Chaplain to the Anglican Church of All Saints, Rome.
For the conference bochure, click here. To register please pay either a deposit or the full fee by PayPal or credit card by clicking the link below. Please use the "Special Instructions" box to inform us of your Provice, Chapter, with whom you intend to share a room (where applicable) and any other special requirements.
If you want further clarifaction before booking, please email the Rector General.
Please note that all the Single Rooms are now booked. There are still plenty of places for people sharing Twin or Triple Rooms. All prices are per person.
Women Bishops Debate - Important New Resource
In association wth Affirming Catholicism, SCP is delighted to publish an important document to assist the debate in the parishes, deaneries and dioceses on the ordination of women to the episcopate.
The booklet is downloadable free of charge and has been written by Canon Dr Jane Steen and the Revd Mark Steadman SCP.
Click here to download the document in colour and here in black and white.
The text of the Press Release issued on 3 February is availble here.
Another new CoS Chapter formed
On Saturday 15 January the London Chapter of the Company of Servers was formed. The Rector General presided and preached at a Mass in St Matthew's, Westminister, after which a committee was elected and a chaplain appointed. Further information can be found on the Company of Servers' website.
Lift up your hearts - SPECIAL OFFER
A new prayer book for Anglicans from the affirming catholic tradition, commissioned by SCP and Affirming Catholicism, was launched during the SCP Conference in Nottingham. The compilers of the book are Fr Andrew Davison, Fr Andrew Nunn and Fr Toby Wright. There are new translations of old prayers and many newly composed prayers arranged around the structure of the Eucharist. The book is now available from all good booksellers and, of course, through Amazon UK by clicking here.
The book is a perfect gift for Confirmation candidates and others who are deepening their experience of prayer and the Eucharist. SPCK are offering a special deal and details of it can be found here.
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