Travel
Allin and Ann participate in a lively worship service in the Philippines, 1985.
Allin’s passport, 1979. By the end of his time as Presiding Bishop, Allin had circled the globe three times.
“...those are the travels of a Presiding Bishop: at every place memorable individuals, some of whose names I don't remember–but of hospitality and gifts and faith, and seeing people living under great difficulties, and yet something in every place that cheered you.” 32
Allin traveled extensively both at home and abroad. By the end of his time as Presiding Bishop, he had spent approximately eighty percent of his tenure traveling. Allin felt that the real blessings were the people he met, not sitting in assemblies and meeting rooms, but getting to know them over a cup of tea and casual conversation. Forming bonds of friendship, mutual trust, and love could facilitate solutions and open uncharted territory. Visits and memories of his travels gave shape to Allin’s life as Presiding Bishop as he discovered the breadth of responsibilities of his office.
In front of the Monastero di San Gregorio al Cielo, Rome, 1979.
On a visit to Bolahun, Liberia, 1980.
Allin recesses with the Bishop of Haiti in his first pastoral visit to that diocese, 1978.
With Japanese bishops and clergy, c.1976.
Allin listens intently to a young parishioner at Church of the Epiphany in Kingsville, Ontario, 1979.
With Ed Browning (who succeeded Allin as PB) and Cardinal Johannes Willebrands of the Netherlands at a dinner in the crypt of St. Paul's Within the Walls, Rome, 1974.
Allin traveled to India in 1983 to preach at the Maramon Convention in Kerala.
Allin, his wife Ann and a group of friends and colleagues traveled to Jerusalem on two occasions to undertake a course of study at St. George’s College. On this occasion, they walk the stations of the cross, 1985.