Canada: Archbishop Hiltz reflects on upcoming meeting of Anglican primates

By Marites N. Sison
staff writer
January 19, 2011

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, hopes the upcoming Dublin meeting of his fellow primates across the Anglican Communion will provide a greater understanding of challenges facing 70 million Anglicans worldwide.

In an interview prior to his departure for the Jan. 25-30 meeting, Archbishop Hiltz explained that the meeting will discuss the nature of the Anglican Communion and the role of its primates, both as a body as well as in their individual provinces. And for the first time since this meeting was established in 1978, discussions will be guided by a facilitator.

“I think [the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams] is doing his utmost to hold the Communion together,” Archbishop Hiltz told the Anglican Journal.

The 38 primates, representing Anglicans in 164 countries, will be asked to share their thoughts on two questions: What do you think is the most pressing challenge or issue facing the Anglican Communion at this time? What do you think is the most pressing challenge or issue facing your own province? the rest