The Anglican
Communion
The fellowship of all Anglican churches. Please click here
for more information.
The
Province
A Province is made up of a number of Dioceses, usually within the
same nation or region. The Diocese of Singapore is a part of the
Province of South-east Asia which also consists of the following
Dioceses:
-
Diocese of West
Malaysia
-
Diocese of Kuching
-
Diocese of Sabah
The Province of
South-east Asia is headed by the Archbishop, The Most Dr John Chew. It is governed by the Provincial Synod which
consists of representatives from the various Dioceses within the
Province. [Back to top]
The Diocese
It is made up of a number of parishes within a geographical
region, and considered the fundamental unit of a local Anglican
Church.. Most Dioceses are within national boundaries though a
few, such as the Diocese of Singapore extend beyond that. [Back to top]
The
Bishop
The Diocesan Bishop is the head of the Diocese with jurisdicial
power. The Bishop of the Diocese of Singapore is The Rt Revd Dr
John Chew Hiang Chea. [Back to top]
The
Diocesan Synod
It consists of representatives from all the Parishes within the
Diocese.
-
Chancellor - The
Bishop's legal adviser
-
Registrar - A
lawyer appointed by the Bishop to prepare licenses and
documents for any ecclesiastical purpose
-
Other officials -
Secretary, Treasurer, etc
[Back to top]
The Cathedral
The Church where the Bishop has his throne in. The Cathedral of
the Diocese of Singapore is St
Andrew's Cathedral. It is in charge by the Dean and the
Chapter which consists of the Archdeacon, Chancellor, and Canons
(senior clergy) of the Diocese. [Back to top]
The
Archdeaconry
This is headed by the Archdeacon of the Diocese who is responsible
for the evangelistic, pastoral, educational works of the Diocese,
arrangement for services of parishes under him in the absence of
the clergy and other duties designated by the Bishop. [Back to top]
The
Deanery
The Diocese of Singapore is sub-divided into a few Deaneries, each
headed by an Area Dean. The Deaneries
are as follow:
-
Deanery of
Cambodia
-
Deanery of
Indonesia
-
Deanery of Laos
-
Deanery of Nepal
-
Deanery of
Thailand
-
Deanery of Vietnam
The Deanery Synod
reports to the Diocesan Synod. [Back to top]
The Parish
The Parish is defined by a geographical boundary centred around a
Parish Church. It is the basic unit for Anglican worship and
activities. The Bishop places a Vicar / Rector / Priest-in-charge
to run the Parish. The Vicar is assisted by Assistant Priests, if
any, the two Church Wardens - Vicar's Warden and People's Warden,
and the Parochial Church Council in spiritual and administrative
matters. Some well-qualified lay members are licensed as Lay
Readers to lead as well as assist in services. There might be
other full-time workers serving in the Parish. Do view the list of Parishes
in Singapore and other Deaneries.
[Back to top]
