The Anglican Union is an international fellowship of Christians living and ministering under the episcopal authority of bishops within the Anglican Communion who hold recognized jurisdiction and standing. These Patron Bishops—from Ghana, Tanzania, and South Sudan—form the Consistory of Bishop Patrons, providing oversight, accountability, and continuity with the wider Anglican tradition.

At their appointment, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Kevin Francis Donlon, Assistant Bishop of Zanzibar, serves as Apostolic Prefect, exercising delegated pastoral and canonical oversight within the life of the Union.

In a time of profound cultural and ecclesial change, the Anglican Union embraces a model of ministry that is both rooted and responsive. Drawing from historic expressions of renewal—such as the Irish oratories of the early Church, the communities of Philip Neri, and the household fellowship of Nicholas Ferrar—the Union cultivates communities of prayer, sacramental life, and mission that are relational, flexible, and deeply incarnational.

At the heart of the Anglican Union is a shared life. Within each oratory, bishop, priest, deacon, and layperson participate together in a common rhythm of prayer, Word, and Sacrament. Whether in a parish, chaplaincy, or bi-vocational setting, each member contributes to the building up of the Body of Christ.

This is not a model defined by hierarchy as status, but by vocation as service. The Anglican Union gathers as a people committed to prayer, mutual support, and the visible unity of the Church—seeking to embody a life that is ancient in its foundations and alive to the needs of the present age.