| The Diocesan of the Church of Torres Strait, the Reverend Gayai Hankin
has resigned his See. Primate of the traditional Anglican Communion
said "I have accepted "with great sadness" the resignation of Bishop
Hankin of the Church of Torres Strait from the Traditional Anglican
Communion. As a result of his resignation, Bishop Hankin has ceased to
be Bishop of the Torres Strait. The Synod of that Church will meet in
April 2004 to elect a diocesan.
In a visit to a number of Islands in January, I found the Church to be
in vibrant good health. I will return at Easter, and again for the
"Coming of the Light" festivals in July.
The senior priest by ordination, becomes the
Administrator of the Church of Torres Strait under canon law of that
church."
The Administrator of the Church of Torres Strait has
announced the appointment of the Reverend Stanley Marama as Area Dean of
the Top Western Deanery until the enthronement of the next Diocesan
Bishop.
This happy group of parishioners gathered for a sing-along after the
Sunday Mass on Badu Island.

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