Bishop Visits Diocese of Daejeon The Bishop of the Southwest visited the Cathedral of St. Benedict in Daejeon, South Korea, and was most warmly received by the Bishop of Daejeon and the Dean of the Cathedral. The cathedral parish maintains the high standards of Anglican-tradition choirs. Blessings were later exchanged between the two bishops, as well as mutual offers of support. Read other news here. The Anglican Bishop of Daejeon with some of the Cathedral parishioners. Pilgrimage to Rome 5-13 November 2008 A Pilgrimage to Rome to pay homage to the seat of Christendom and work on continued Anglo-Roman unity was led by the Bishop of the Southwest. The delegation consisted of the bishop and three others. Meetings were held on a variety of topics with various church and Italian officials, ranged from a variety of topics from Church doctrine to sacred archaeology, and were most productive. Meetings included an audience with H.Em. Cardinal Rylko, a visit with a prelate to discuss Christian archaeological history at the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology on behalf of H.E. Archbishop Ravasi, who was occupied with a meeting for Christian-Muslim peace, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, an historical discussion over coffee at the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, and more. Part of the delegation was also able to spend time in prayer with the deceased Holy Fathers buried beneath St. Peter's Basilica. Bishop Johnson also traveled to Florence to attend a mass in celebration of the anniversary of the dedication of the famed Duomo di Firenze. The Cathedral boasts the Brunelleschi dome and was built and decorated by some of the greatest artists of the early Renaissance. The Bishop met with one of the Chaplains of the Duomo for a discussion and exchange of blessings. Throughout all meetings, the delegation was most warmly and respectfully received. All combined, it is hoped that this brief set of encounters will contribute to eventual complete Anglo-Roman union. Below are some photos from the events. Read other news here. Bishop Johnson discusses Church doctrine, history, and Anglo-Roman unity with a lay official of the Vatican in the nave of the Basilica of St. Peter In the courtyard at the Sovereign Military Order of Malta The Delegation with the Vice Governor and Grand Chancellor of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre at the EOHS Headquarters on Vatican territory in Rome. Throne of the Cardinal Grand Master at the Headquarters of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. The Order's main function is funding the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and ensuring the preservation of Christian history and freedom in the Holy Land. A brief break from meetings…the view of the stage at the Teatro Argentino for a concert performance of opera favorites. Some members of the delegation with other pilgrims to Rome in St. Peter's Square. Delegation members in the ante-room of H.Em. Cardinal Rylko. Bishop Rutherford Johnson presents a rosary and Scouting cross for General Siazzu, Commandant-General of the Arma dei Carabinieri, Police branch of the Italian Armed Forces, to a General of the Carabinieri at the headquarters building in Rome. Bishop Johnson with a guard at the headquarters of the Commandant-General of the Carabinieri in Rome. A visit to the office of the Guard of the Royal Tombs at the Pantheon. The Guard serves the Italian Royal House of Savoy and is charged with maintaining a constant guard of the tombs of the Savoy Kings of Italy in the Pantheon.