The Sacrament of Confirmation is often misinterpreted as a spiritual graduation, but it is actually a moment of empowerment and commissioning by the Holy Spirit. A recent service at Anglican Church of the Messiah celebrated this sacrament for 11 candidates, emphasizing the ongoing mission of the Church and the active role of the Holy Spirit.
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Bishop Jack Lumanog Assists in the Ordination of Ross Lindsay to the Sacred Order of Priests
(Pawleys Island, SC) – On a significant and joyful occasion at The Abbey at Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Bishop Jack Lumanog assisted in the ordination of Ross Lindsay to the Sacred Order of Priests. The ordination was presided by Bishop Michael Hafidh of the Anglican Church in Tanzania, Diocese of Zanzibar, with Bishop Lumanog assistingContinue reading “Bishop Jack Lumanog Assists in the Ordination of Ross Lindsay to the Sacred Order of Priests”
Bishop Jack Lumanog on Apostolic Succession: Why It Matters for Us in the Convergence Movement
On 20 November 2021, Bishop Jack Lumanog co-consecrated Bishop Chaun Johnson during the Abyssinian Apostolic Church Convocation in Louisville, KY. The event highlighted apostolic succession, which ensures bishops’ authority derives directly from the apostles through an unbroken lineage. Lumanog leads the Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola, overseeing clergy across multiple regions.
New bishop raises questions about the ACNA’s commitment to Anglicanism: The Church of England Newspaper, Aug 27, 2010 p 6.
Derek Jones was consecrated as a bishop by Archbishop Russell McClanahan in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches (CEEC) on January 6, 2007. His receipt into the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) in 2010 raised concerns about the ACNA’s commitment to the historic episcopate, as critics argued that Jones’ consecration lacked validity according to traditional Anglican standards. Despite these allegations, a review found that Jones’ apostolic succession, traced back to a Brazilian bishop recognized by Pope John XXIII, validates his orders. Jones’ accession into ACNA highlights ongoing debates about the interpretation of Anglican ecclesiology.
The Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola 