EMBRACING Global GROWTH
A role he has held with distinction on two previous occasions
The International College of Bishops of the Confessing Anglican Church (CAC) today announced that The Most Rev’d Dr. Charles Travis has agreed to serve as Bishop Primus for the remainder of the current term Primatial term. Archbishop Travis assumes the role at the request of The Most Rev’d Vijay Raju Gadepe, who received a Rescript of Resignation by Indult to focus fully on the rapidly expanding ministry needs within the Province of India.
The College expressed deep gratitude for Archbishop Travis’ willingness to return to a role he has held with distinction on two previous occasions. Known for his pastoral steadiness and global ministry experience, he steps into the office at a time of significant growth for the Confessing Anglican Church across multiple continents.
Archbishop Vijay, who has served faithfully as Bishop Primus since November 2024, asked to relinquish the office due to the extraordinary pastoral and administrative demands presently facing the Province of India. The rapidly expanding ministry, humanitarian pressures, and ongoing ecclesial development within India require his full and undivided attention. Recognizing the weight of both responsibilities, he requested permission to focus entirely on shepherding the Province of India during this critical season.
The International College of Bishops expressed deep gratitude for Archbishop Vijay’s sacrificial leadership, his global representation of the CAC, and his ongoing ministry as Metropolitan and Provincial Archbishop of the Province of India. The College affirmed its continued support for him and the clergy of India as they navigate a time of significant opportunity and challenge.
I am honored to serve once again as Bishop Primus during this season of global momentum for the Confessing Anglican Church.
Our fellowship is expanding, our mission partnerships are deepening, and the Holy Spirit is opening new doors for ministry.
Also, I am grateful for Archbishop Vijay’s faithful leadership and look forward to supporting our bishops, clergy, and congregations around the world with unity and joy.
Abp Charles travis
Bishop Primus
Archbishop Travis has served the global Anglican family for more than four decades as a pastor, educator, missionary, and bishop. He is widely respected for his work in theological formation, international church development, and cross‑cultural ministry. His previous terms as Bishop Primus were marked by stability, relational unity, and strategic expansion — qualities the College believes are especially valuable in this present moment of global growth.
With our active ministry across North America, India, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, the CAC continues to experience rapid expansion through evangelism, church planting, clergy formation, and international partnerships. The International College of Bishops provides spiritual oversight, doctrinal unity, and collaborative leadership for the global fellowship.
