THE ANGLICAN CENTRE IN ROME promoting Christian unity in a divided world

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1 THE ANGLICAN CENTRE IN ROME promoting Christian unity in a divided world President: The Archbishop of Canterbury OPPORTUNITIES AND NEEDS June 2014 The Anglican Centre in Rome, a UK Charity based in Rome with a world-wide mission This document may be downloaded at

2 THE ANGLICAN CENTRE IN ROME promoting Christian unity in a divided world An Anglican presence in Rome The Anglican Centre in Rome works to promote Christian unity, and in particular to facilitate collaboration and better understanding between Anglicans and Roman Catholics, by being a permanent presence at the spiritual heart of the Roman Catholic Church. The Anglican Communion is the largest global Christian body after the Roman Catholic Church, present in 165 countries. Christians are called to serve the world: the Churches need to do this together. We Christians bring peace and grace as a treasure to be offered to the world, but these gifts can bear fruit only when Christians live and work together in harmony. Pope Francis Respect and affection The Anglican Centre in Rome was founded in 1966, following the historic meeting between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey, the first official encounter since the Reformation. Minutes away from the Vatican, the Centre has built mutual trust, affection and respect after long centuries of disharmony, seeking to heal the wounds of the past and to grow in faith together. Paul VI gives Archbishop Ramsey his episcopal ring It is only as the world sees Christians growing visibly in unity that it will accept through us the divine message of peace and reconciliation. + Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury Developing common witness and mission The Centre is actively involved in developing visible signs of Anglican and Roman Catholic collaboration: in the challenge of human trafficking, in the liaison between the Anglican Alliance and Caritas International, and in a number of shared approaches for the common good around the world. It facilitates connections between Anglican agencies and special interest groups and the various dicasteries (departments) of the Vatican, and seeks to identify further areas of ecumenical cooperation among all churches and denominations. It plans to host an Anglican Roman Catholic Summit on Christian social teaching within the next year. We strive for more and more evidence of our common solidarity with God in Christ and of our willingness to labour together for God s Kingdom on the earth, a Kingdom of righteousness and justice. + David Moxon Director of the Anglican Centre 1

3 Education, conversation, hospitality Rome has a unique place in Christian history and tradition from the earliest times, and the Centre uses this context to provide educational programmes for Anglicans and those of other churches from all over the world, with a library, seminar resources and contacts in the academic institutions of the city. It is the hub and main resource for international Roman Catholic - Anglican understanding and dialogue. For all, it is a hospitable venue and a safe space for conversations both formal and informal, undergirded by prayer. The Anglican Centre is a greatly valued resource which - through the presence of its Director, the carefully planned courses it runs, and the welcoming setting it provides - facilitates and encourages ecumenical dialogue. Cardinal Kurt Koch President, Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity Lunch and conversation following the Centre s Tuesday Eucharist The leadership of the Churches Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby took up their leadership roles in March Soon afterwards they met in Rome and affirmed their commitment to work together for the good of the Church and the world. This fresh expression of determination to meet together, to talk and walk together has brought about a new optimism and an urgent impetus for collaboration, and has led to a heightened interest in Anglican-Roman Catholic relations. This coincides with the renewal of work in the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) and the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM), with both of which the Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin meet for the first time Anglican Centre is closely involved. The Anglican Centre is deeply appreciated by the Roman Catholic Church, providing a valuable, indeed indispensable, resource for Anglican-Roman Catholic relations, fostering mutual understanding, respect and friendship and encouraging us to respond creatively to the call that we may all be one. +Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham Co-Chair of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission 2

4 The leadership of the Anglican Centre The Director of the Centre is the Archbishop of Canterbury s Representative to the Holy See, and the on-the-spot representative of the various Churches that make up the world-wide Anglican Communion. He has a unique ambassadorial accreditation, enabling him to make contacts at a senior level in the Vatican and the diplomatic community. Archbishop David Moxon took up his appointment as Director and Archbishop s Representative in May As a former archbishop in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, David is the most senior person to have been appointed as Director. He is Co-Chair of the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC III) and was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2014 New Year Honours. Metropolitan Gennadios, Pope Francis and Archbishop Moxon, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2014 As a lifelong builder of dialogues between different groups and cultures, David Moxon s appointment especially at this time has increased the sense of opportunity for the Centre to have a significant impact. That impact will be in building bridges between many churches and denominations, and encouraging their agencies and constituent parts to work together, and in helping individuals to understand what it is to do this. What unites us is greater than what divides us, and we need to see increasing degrees of communion in word and deed deriving from our common Baptism. This cause and this vision need to be commended to Christian communities everywhere. The real outcome will include parish-based sharing and collaboration between ministry units on the ground. + David Moxon Director of the Anglican Centre The embodiment of progress Fifty years of friendship and conversation, mutual understanding and acts of cooperation, quiet diplomacy and public proclamation, enlivened by God s Spirit, have followed the tentative and formal relations of the 1960s. Visits to Rome by Archbishops of Canterbury are more frequent and two Popes have visited the United Kingdom. All this is resourced by the Anglican Centre. Perhaps most importantly, relationships have been built between Anglicans and Roman Catholics in local dioceses and parishes. The Centre celebrates, embodies and symbolises the progress in Anglican-Roman Catholic relations in many parts of the world. "The Anglican Centre has become both a focus for creative encounter between Anglicans and Roman Catholics and a major resource for Anglicans of very varied background and conviction. It is a vital gift to the Communion and to the whole ecumenical enterprise." +Rowan Williams, Lord Williams of Oystermouth former Archbishop of Canterbury 3

5 INCREASING THE IMPACT OF THE CENTRE The Anglican Centre wants to increase its effectiveness through being supported in prayer and becoming even more widely known. The staff of the Anglican Centre is surprisingly small and has a modest budget. In order to take full advantage of the new opportunities for building relations in the service of the Church and the world, the Centre has to increase its income and to plan for a financially secure future. It therefore needs to enhance support from existing funding sources churches, trusts, foundations and individuals which have sustained it in the past, and at the same time to reach out to potential new sources among those who share its vision of reconciliation. The Centre is therefore looking for enhanced finance for three areas of activity: The Director and his team The Library Student bursaries THE DIRECTOR AND HIS TEAM THE DIRECTOR Our opportunities for the Director: We want to enhance the Director s role and to use his unique diplomatic status as the Archbishop of Canterbury s Representative so that he can build relationships with the departments of the Vatican deal with issues of poverty, injustice, health, education, environment, migration discover ways that collaboration can be improved, for the common good. The Anglican Communion is a global network of Churches with local experience and expertise, and it is crucial for this to be shared with the Roman Catholic community. Our need for the Director: The Centre needs an annual income of 75,000 to meet the costs of employing the Director (salary, social security, health insurance, life assurance, accommodation and travel) A global endowment of 1,875,000 Funds from the Archbishop of Canterbury meet some of the costs of the Director. AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Our opportunities for additional capacity: In order to devote a larger proportion of his time to seeking out and nurturing new relationships and collaborative partnerships, the Director needs additional staff, especially an Associate Director or equivalent who will focus on the internal life of the Centre welcome visitors and host meetings arrange educational programmes and support sabbatical students oversee worship provide theological knowledge and assist with publications. Our need for an Associate Director: The Centre needs an annual income of 65,000 A global endowment of 1,625,000 4

6 ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Our opportunities to support extra work: The recent renewed optimism in ecumenical relations has led to an increased work-load for an already over-stretched administrative staff. We anticipate that this work will increase further. We have therefore increased the working time of the Director s Personal Assistant appointed a full-time office administrator. Our need for more extensive administrative support: The Centre needs an annual income of 35,000 A global endowment of 870,000 THE LIBRARY Our opportunities for the Library: With 12,000 volumes, we currently have the largest library on Anglicanism - history, faith, liturgy, spirituality, ecumenism - in mainland Europe. Already the Library is used by those undertaking research or sabbaticals, as well as by a more general readership; it has an on-line catalogue linked to academic institutions in Rome. We aim to keep the Library up-to-date with new acquisitions take cognisance of new forms of media make the Library better known and more widely used expand the role for our part-time Librarian. Our need to maintain and enhance the Library: The Centre needs an annual income of 20,000 A global endowment of 500,000 STUDENT BURSARIES Our opportunities for student bursaries By offering bursaries for our courses to younger, emerging leaders from those Provinces of the Anglican Communion which are not currently in a position to provide finance, we aim to enhance the life of the Centre develop understanding between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church give a taste of the world-wide Church create bonds between the various traditions and backgrounds of Anglicanism itself. Our need for student bursaries: The Centre needs an annual income of 10,000 A global endowment of 250, OUR TOTAL ENDOWMENT TARGET BY ,125,000 OTHER POTENTIAL AREAS OF SUPPORT The premises / our presence in Rome The Centre needs an annual income of 70,000 A global endowment of 1,750,000 Hospitality The Centre needs an annual income of 10,000 A global endowment of 250,000 The Chapel The Centre needs an annual income of 2,000 A global endowment of 50,000 5

7 Background THE ANGLICAN CENTRE IN ROME promoting Christian unity in a divided world THE PRESENT What is the Anglican Centre in Rome? a permanent Anglican Communion presence in Rome. its Director is the Archbishop of Canterbury s Representative to the Holy See it fosters ecumenical relationships, focussing on Roman Catholic Church it promotes joint action and partnership in mission it exercises a ministry of prayer and hospitality it provides educational programmes and other resources, especially for those visiting Rome. Where is the Anglican Centre in Rome? A few minutes walk from the Vatican and in the historic heart of Rome, the Centre is within the Doria Pamphilj Palace, in accommodation provided on generous terms by the Doria Pamphilj family. It comprises a library, seminar room, reception rooms, a chapel, and an office-base, private accommodation and guest room for the Director. THE PAST History The Anglican Centre was established in 1966 following the visit of Archbishop Michael Ramsey to Pope Paul VI - the first official visit of an Archbishop of Canterbury to the Holy See since the Reformation. The challenging task was to build friendships, understanding and mutual trust between Anglicans and Roman Catholics. As the 50 th anniversary of its foundation approaches that is what has been and is being achieved. Achievements The Centre has steadily increased in strength, credibility and influence. The Centre serves as the ambassadorial base for the Archbishop of Canterbury s on-the-spot representative accredited by the Holy See. It has been the major resource for the progressively more frequent visits of Archbishops of Canterbury to successive Popes, and for Pope Benedict s visit to Britain. Through its courses and colloquia it has informed and inspired many people to further ecumenical understanding and endeavour. It celebrates, embodies and symbolises the achievements of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International dialogues (ARCIC and IARCCUM). The Anglican Centre has been largely responsible for bringing into being the Global Freedom Network, an international alliance for the first time in history between Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Muslims, along with Walk Free (an Australian NGO) to combat slavery and human trafficking. OUR COMMITMENT IN THE FUTURE 1. Presence Being the continuing symbol and embodiment of the Anglican Communion s commitment to the vision of the one, holy catholic and apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Maintaining a representative presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Communion world-wide, through the Director of the Centre. 6

8 2. Fostering collaboration Facilitating the vision of walking together, meeting together, talking together. Brokering joint practical mission projects, statements and study. Building effective structures for common action (such as the Global Freedom Network). Being the focal point to facilitate Anglican collaboration with the offices of the Vatican, especially the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity. 3. Worship, hospitality and education Continuing to be a place of worship, hospitality and education for everyone. Sponsoring courses. Providing advice on visits and pilgrimages. Offering a quiet place of spiritual and intellectual renewal for sabbaticals, meetings, and study. 4. The exchange of gifts Promoting new insights, ideas, experience and developments in Anglican-Roman Catholic relations, both in Rome and across the world. Supporting ARCIC, IARCCUM, the national Anglican-Roman Catholic Commissions and other ecumenical networks, dialogues and institutions. Creating opportunities for each tradition to hear and receive from the other its insights, fears and hopes Receptive Ecumenism. 5. Communicating fresh ideas and best practice Distributing these courses, practices, model relationships, liturgies and study guides around the world. Communicating stories about the varied and rich daily life at the Anglican Centre in Rome. Reporting systematically to the Anglican Communion, especially to the primates and targeted leaders, to tell the stories of what we are doing to promote Christian unity in a divided world. THE DIRECTOR S VISION FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS In five years time, I hope and pray that the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury s representative role to the Holy See will have produced the following outcomes: Visible signs of Anglican and Roman Catholic walking together in the challenge of human trafficking, in the liaison between the Anglican Alliance and Caritas International, and in a number of shared approaches to the common good around the world. The development and provision of Emerging Leaders Courses for the global church. The development and provision of theological education packages for theological colleges. The development and provision of pilgrimage opportunities for groups. The research results and field study of a number of Scholars in Residence. The hosting of an Anglican-Catholic Summit on Christian social teaching for the common good. The design and provision of a course on women s leadership in the church. The modelling and encouragement of receptive ecumenism as a method to be learned and shared. An even closer relationship between Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin, as well as other Christian leaders. All of the above means that we strive for more and more evidence of our common solidarity with God in Christ and of our willingness to labour together for God s Kingdom on the earth, a Kingdom of righteousness and justice. What unites us is greater than what divides us, and we need to see increasing degrees of communion in word and deed deriving from our common Baptism. 7

9 This cause and this vision need to be commended to Christian communities everywhere. The real outcome will include parish-based sharing and collaboration between ministry units on the ground. The fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit are the inspiration and the hope. We are called to be messengers of a new future that is coming towards us from the God of all the earth, in whom we live and move and have our being. Archbishop David Moxon November

10 GOVERNANCE The nine Governors are an international body under the chairmanship of the Rt Revd Stephen Platten. They include a nominee of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. They meet twice a year for two days. The Rt Revd Stephen Platten, former Bishop of Wakefield(Chair) The Very Revd Kurt Dunkle, Chairman of The American Friends of the Anglican Centre The Revd Canon Kenneth Kearon, Secretary General, The Anglican Communion The Most Revd Bolly Lapok, Archbishop of South East Asia & Bishop of Kuching The Rt Revd David Hamid, co-chair of IARCCUM The Revd Barry Nichols, Retired Partner, Ernst & Young (Treasurer) The Most Revd Bernard Ntahoturi, Archbishop of the Province of Burundi The Rt Revd Catherine Waynick, Bishop of Indianapolis The Revd Dr Jo Wells, nominated by the Archbishop of Canterbury ACR is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (company number ) and also a charity (charity number ). STAFF The staff in Rome comprises the Director, who is also the Archbishop of Canterbury s Representative to the Holy See, the Associate Director, the Director s Assistant and Courses Manager; the Centre Administrator; a House-keeper and a part-time Development Officer. The current Director, the Most Revd Sir David Moxon, formerly Archbishop of New Zealand, began his duties in May The Interim Associate Director is the Revd Marcus Walker, and the Development Officer is the Revd Bill Snelson. BANKERS Barclays Fleet Street Business Centre Strand Corporate Banking Group 99 Hatton Gardens London EC1N 8DN a/c The Anglican Centre in Rome CONTACTS IN UK Treasurer and Company Secretary The Revd Barry Nichols barrynichols@btinternet.com Chairman of the Endowment Appeal Dr James Thomson jamespsthomson@aol.com Development Officer The Revd Bill Snelson development@anglicancentre.it 6 Abbey Crags Way Knaresborough HG5 8EF

11 BUDGET 2014 Anticipated Expenditure 000 Staff 183 Staff expenses 16 Property charges 53 Other operating costs 84 Communications /fundraising 26 Other operating costs 23% Comms & fundraising 7% Expenditure Staff 51% TOTAL 362 Property charges 15% Staff expenses 4% Anticipated Income 000 Great Britain & Ireland 162 USA 87 Australia 12 New Zealand,, Canada 9 Hong Kong 4 Canada 2 Anglican Consultative Council 7 Anglican Communion Fund 10 Global Freedom Network 78 Other income 20 TOTAL 389 USA 22% Other income 5% Global Freedom Network 20% Australia 3% Anglican Anglican Communion Consultative Fund Council 3% 2% Great Britain & Ireland 41% Income New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada 4% The Global Freedom Network (GFN) has agreed to contribute towards additional staff expenses incurred in the year by the Centre in order to enable Archbishop David Moxon to be a member of the Executive Board of the GFN. Other income: Courses 8,000 Investments 9,000 Other 3,000 Requirement for 2014: The United Kingdom and Ireland need to raise 160,000, approximately half of the required income from the Anglican Communion. The Anglican Centre in Rome: Company number Charity number

12 Frequently asked questions If it s so important, why doesn t the Anglican Communion pay? The Anglican Communion contributes already from its very tight budget, and increased its contribution by 50% in Isn t the Anglican Communion irretrievably divided anyway? The Anglican Centre has become a major influence in maintaining the coherence of the Anglican Communion, as a safe and neutral space where various elements can meet. So, do all provinces of the Anglican Communion contribute to the running of the Centre? The Governing Body is designed to represent the geographical spread of the Communion. Not all provinces can contribute financially: the major donor along with the United Kingdom and Ireland is the United States, with other provinces playing their part. Why is the Anglican Centre needed when there are already two Anglican churches in Rome? Those two churches minister to Anglican expatriates and English-speakers in Rome; the Centre has a distinct role in relating to the Vatican and in promoting dialogue and joint action globally. Why doesn t the Archbishop of Canterbury pay for his Representative? The Archbishop is currently committed to paying half the costs. Why keep talking to each other when the decision to ordain women bishops is said to have closed the door on Rome recognising Anglican orders? Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion believe that full visible unity is God s will. Much has been achieved through dialogue already; the final peaks are the toughest. Meanwhile, many detect a new openness in the Vatican. What view does the Anglican Centre have on the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate? The Centre does not have views of its own. Its task is to represent the breadth of views within the world-wide Anglican Communion, a Communion in which a variety of views is held. Are women priests and bishops welcome at the Centre, and do women celebrate the Eucharist there? Those who are ordained priests and bishops within their own provinces are welcome, and may be invited to exercise their ministry. Aren t interfaith relations more important for the peaceful future of the world? We believe that the unity of the Christian Church can be a powerful witness to the unity of all people, is God s will, and actually facilitates dialogue and mutual understanding with other religious groups. Is the Anglican Centre only interested in relations with the Roman Catholic Church? Whilst the focus of the Anglican Centre is on the Roman Catholic Church, it is in close touch with other denominations and dialogue, both in Rome itself and internationally. Is the Anglican Centre all talk, talk? Increasingly the Centre is creating connections and brokering collaborative partnerships to address social injustice: examples are the links between Caritas and the Anglican Alliance, and work on slavery and human trafficking. Why does the Anglican Centre need to be in Rome? With the Roman Catholic Church being the largest Christian body in the world, Rome is the natural hub of inter-church and inter-religious relations. Rome also has a unique place in Christian history and tradition from the earliest times and pre-dating any divisions between the churches. How will my money be looked after? The Centre s Treasurer is Revd Barry Nichols, formerly a partner in Ernst & Young and Chairman of the Ernst & Young Pension Scheme. Our investments are mainly held in the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England Investment Fund. 11

13 Pope Francis greets Archbishop David Moxon, Director of the Anglican Centre, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2014 The unity we so earnestly long for is a gift that comes from above and it is rooted in our communion of love with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. As Christ himself promised, where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20). Let us travel the path towards unity, fraternally united in charity and with Jesus Christ as our constant point of reference. Pope Francis 12