Anglican Centre in Rome - Post Open for Applications

ACNS 4318 | ROME | 18 SEPTEMBER 2007

Applications are invited for the post of Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Holy See and Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome wish to appoint a new Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Holy See and Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome to succeed the Rt Revd John Flack who is retiring on 28 February 2008 after nearly five years in the post.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams paid tribute to Bishop
John:

"Bishop John has held this office during a crucial period of change and challenge both for Roman Catholics and for Anglicans. Throughout his time, serving with enormous energy, distinction and warmth, both as pastor and diplomat, he has built up the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome as well as developing our relationships with the Vatican. His successor will be able to build on his achievements and take forward this vital work."

Replacing Bishop Flack involves finding a person of experience and stature, an ordained Anglican, ideally a Bishop of the Anglican Communion. The post-holder acts as a two-way ambassador between the Vatican and both the Archbishop of Canterbury and the wider Anglican Communion. The post-holder is also the Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and as a consequence the role is multi-layered, binding together ambassadorial, educational, pastoral and interpretative elements. The person needs to be theologically able with good linguistic ability. A knowledge of Italian is preferable and a willingness and ability to learn Italian is essential. Accommodation is provided at the Anglican Centre in Rome, which occupies a large apartment within Palazzo Doria Pamphilj at the heart of historic Rome.

Applications are being invited for the post, which is expected to be for a three to five year period.

Further details and an application form are available on request from: Steven Cooper Lambeth Palace London SE1 7JU United Kingdom
E-mail: steven.cooper@lambethpalace.org.uk
Fax: +44 20 7401 9886

All enquiries and applications will be treated in confidence. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2007

See the website at www.anglicancentreinrome.org

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