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The sacraments (59): For the departed under the hands of the Apostles
Can the departed receive salvation too? The question is as old as Christianity itself. The answer of the New Apostolic Church is not even all that new—and nevertheless, it is unusual. Here is the story of how the sacraments for the departed came to be dispensed.
July 21, 2022
Ascension Day

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2022)
Thanks to relaxed Covid restrictions, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and perform retirements and ordinations himself in the last six months. A District Apostle also went into retirement. Now there is one less District Apostle Area worldwide.
July 6, 2022
Africa

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A leader with an open heart and mind
His faith, his foresight, and his humility made him a formative figure in New Apostolic history: Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler would have turned 100 on 20 February. Today and tomorrow, we will pay tribute to this man as a way of saying thank you.
February 19, 2025
Profile Chief Apostle

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“Step by step, courageously forward” 
Twenty years ago today, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr handed over the ministry to his successor. In a video interview later, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber revealed how this came about.
May 15, 2025
Investiture Chief Apostle

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