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Read also Media Officer’s brilliant career* A former Principal of Deaconess House and a prominent figure in the Diocese of Sydney for more than 40 years, Deaconess Margaret Rodgers AM, has died. Deaconess Rodgers suffered a heart attack and died early this morning (Saturday 31st May) Ms Rodgers retired from her position as Archbishop's Media Officer in 2007. She had previously been CEO of Anglican Media, served on the Social Issues Committee, Standing Committee, General Synod and various other boards and committees. She succeeded Deaconess Mary Andrews as principal of Deaconess House from 1976 to 1985. Ms Rodgers also held the post of research officer for General Synod for nine years, filling a key media role at 1998's Lambeth Conference of world Anglican bishops. A regular columnist in the Southern Cross newspaper, Ms Rodgers was also heard on comment pieces for Radio 2CH over many years. Only four months ago Deaconess Rodgers was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for "significant service to the Anglican Church of Australia through governance and representational roles, and to ecumenical affairs". Funeral details are yet to be announced. Ms Rodgers was a long-time member of the congregation at St Stephen's, Newtown. Photo courtesy Ramon Williams, Worldwide Photo <저작권자 ⓒ christianreview 무단전재 및 재배포 금지>
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