http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/images2/logo_church_1.gif http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/ Diocese of Mauritius Anglican Press Online distributed by the Diocese of Mauritius http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/ The Diocese of Mauritius publishes online news releases in English. The Anglican Portal is published by the Telecommunications Department of the Anglican Communion Office. The ACO is the Secretariat for the Anglican Consultative Council, an official entity of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Provincial news releases officially published by Anglican Provinces are displayed on the portal as an online service to the Anglican Provinces. The Provinces and their writers and editors are solely responsible for their news content. en-us Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT MAUEN - Indian Ocean 1440 The Most Rev. Ian Ernest thanked everyone for their support during his term of office, especially the General Secretary, the Rev. Canon Grace Kaiso and the CAPA secretariat. He wished the newly elected Chair, the Most Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi, Archbishop of Burundi, and Vice Chair, the Most Rev. Albert Chama, Archbishop of Central Africa, and other elected officers and Standing Committee members well and assured them of his support in the future. The final day of the 11th CAPA Council Meeting   Posted On : February 7, 2012 8:38 PM | Posted By : Admin ACO ACNS: http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2055 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2055 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Most Rev. Ian Ernest, Archbishop of the Province of the Indian Ocean and chair of CAPA preached, basing his sermon on the Gospel reading from Mark 1v 29-39. He said it was the duty of CAPA to give this generation visible signs of God’s presence and nature as a caring, loving and saving God, pointing to the Incarnate Christ who heals and transforms humanity. 11th CAPA Council opens in Burundi   Posted On : February 5, 2012 8:19 PM | Posted By : Admin ACO ACNS: http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2054 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2054 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Ordination of Revd Norman Cretin as Deacon in the Diocese of Mauritius took place on the Feast day of the Conversion of St Paul the Apostle on the Damascus Way , by Archbishop The Most Revd Ian Ernest Bishop of Mauritius at St Thomas Church Beau Bassin on the 25 Jan 2012. Isa 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. He was sitting on his throne, high and exalted, and his robe filled the whole Temple. Isa 6:2 Around him flaming creatures were standing, each of which had six wings. Each creature covered its face with two wings, and its body with two, and used the other two for flying.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2052 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2052 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Christmas Message of the Most Rev Ian Ernest , Bishop of Mauritius is centered on the Family being the most important cell for the society ... follows his French Text ...La famille est la cellule principale qui donne à toute société humaine sa force, sa stabilité, et son équilibre. Message de Noel 2011 Mgr Ian Ernest Chers frères et soeurs Joyeux Noël Il y a quelques années de cela j’ai eu le privilège de parler à un petit garçon de 7 ans dont les parents étaient en instance de divorce.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2051 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2051 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Christmas Carols and Nine Lessons service was held at St Andrew's School on Wed 21 Dec 2011. Ordinand Norman Cretin and teacher Veronique Coralie prepared the students choir. Ecc 1:1 These are the words of the Philosopher, David's son, who was king in Jerusalem. Ecc 1:2 It is useless, useless, said the Philosopher. Life is useless, all useless. Ecc 1:3 You spend your life working, laboring, and what do you have to show for it? Ecc 1:4 Generations come and generations go, but the world stays just the same.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2047 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2047 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Blessed Christmas and peaceful New Year 2012 2 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not,... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2050 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2050 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT CHRISTMAS CAROLS at Bishop's house Phoenix as ARCHBISHOP IAN ERNEST welcomes guests and personalities in his residence.... more photos from Yan LS. 1Co 12:1 Now, concerning what you wrote about the gifts from the Holy Spirit. I want you to know the truth about them, my friends. 1Co 12:2 You know that while you were still heathen, you were led astray in many ways to the worship of lifeless idols.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2045 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2045 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Parish of St Thomas Church welcomed the congregation for a Christmas Carols service and the Archbishop Ian Ernest gave a Christmas message . 1Co 12:26 If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it; if one part is praised, all the other parts share its happiness. 1Co 12:27 All of you are Christ's body, and each one is a part of it.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2046 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2046 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT ST HUGH'S ANGLICAN HOME hosted a Christmas lunch with guests and Priests attending . Archbishop Ian thanked all the Parishes involved and he especially thanked Mr Sylvio Ramsahye for the long years as Chairman of the Board and Rev Canon Samitiana Razafindralambo the Chaplain . Psa 76:1 God is known in Judah; his name is honored in Israel. Psa 76:2 He has his home in Jerusalem; he lives on Mount Zion. Psa 76:3 There he broke the arrows of the enemy, their shields and swords, yes, all their weapons. Psa 76:4 How glorious you are, O God! How majestic, as you return from the mountains where you defeated your foes.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2044 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2044 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL ... echoed in Bishop's House when Archbishop Ian and his wife Kamla welcomed guests at the special event for Christmas Carols on 17 Dec 2011. The Diocesan Choir , Arpege Music School Orchestra and the Children's Choir resonated carols of the birth of Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. Psa 75:1 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done. Psa 75:2 "I have set a time for judgment," says God, "and I will judge with fairness. Psa 75:3 Though every living creature tremble and the earth itself be shaken, I will keep its foundations firm.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2043 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/mauen/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=2043 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT