The entire Anglicare board resigned because it was apparently frustrated by delays since it decided in May to divest itself of all residential aged care.

But Bishop Robinson committed himself yesterday to continuing residential aged care in the diocese.

A confidential report obtained by The Canberra Times reveals Ginninderra Gardens at Page continues to sustain the greater proportion of financial losses and is the subject of federal Department of Health and Ageing investigations.

Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn operates seven residential aged care services in the ACT and NSW.

It is understood Ginninderra Gardens has sustained losses since it was opened about 13 years ago.

The report reveals Bishop Robinson responded to the board's concerns by saying the Bishop-in-Council and possibly Synod would need to review and approve any divestment plans.

The report, by the diocesan registrar Tracey Matthews, says, ''The current situation in Anglicare is extremely dire and as outlined in the finance committee report, operating losses for the four years ending 30 June 2010 are in the order of $17 million. The diocese is ultimately responsible for Anglicare's liabilities which were $105 million as at 30 June 2009.''

In her report, Ms Matthews said the reputation and financial risk to the diocese required Bishop-in-Council to take immediate action to address this crisis. The potential liabilities for the diocese were significant. The diocese's treasurer, David Service, would make arrangements for the possible provision of up to $10 million to Anglicare with a diocesan guarantee.

For all the details on this story, see today's Canberra Times.