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TITLE:WEST INDIES: JOINT ANGLICAN/RC CHURCH IN TRINIDAD
May 13, 1997
ANGLICAN COMMUNION NEWS SERVICE
Canon Jim Rosenthal, Director of Communications 
Anglicam Communion Office
London, England

ACNS  [97.5.2.6]

WEST INDIES: JOINT ANGLICAN/RC CHURCH IN TRINIDAD

(ALC)  Parishioners of both Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches have
joined forces to build a single church in the eastern community of
Arima, Trinidad, after 13 years of planning and fund-raising on the part
of both denominations.

The Church of the Annunciation, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Santa Rosa
Heights, is the first church to be built under the auspices of both
denominations.  According to Anglican parish priest, the Revd George
Pow, the joint church represents a further strengthening of the
relationship between the two Churches. Mr Pow pointed to widespread
instances throughout the country where the both communities have a
tradition of sharing worship facilities.

In practical terms, both congregations hold separate services on Sundays
and come together on three occasions during the course of the year for
joint services. However, according to Mr Pow, congregations are unable
to celebrate Mass together due to doctrinal differences.

The million dollar facility which seats 400 was designed as a dual 
purpose building allowing the community to also host cultural events.