News In The Diocese

Diocesan Offices Closed Monday April 16

Storm continues to impact area

Ice Storm Impacts Sunday Worship Services

Parishioners advised to monitor local conditions and check this listing of cancelled services

WOW Grants Encourage New Vision-Centred Ministries

$90,000 investment made this year

Bishop Bird's Easter Letter

Final Easter letter reflects on Isaiah's prophetic vision for the world

Canon Susan Bell elected to be 12th Bishop of Niagara

Members of synod discern the Holy Spirit’s leading in five ballots

Question 6: Children, Youth, Young Adults & Families

We asked coadjutor bishop candidates about how they understand the ministry role of children, youth, young adults and families in the life of the church, and what the Bishop’s role is in fostering greater engagement with them.

Question 5: Parish and Community

We asked coadjutor bishop candidates their thoughts about what the most important features of a parish’s relationship with its community are currently, and will be in the future.

Question 4: Truth & Reconciliation

We asked candidates what they consider to be important next steps in Niagara’s commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples living within the diocese and the northern part of Turtle Island known as Canada.

Question 3: Bishop as Teacher

We asked candidates for their views about the role of Bishop as teacher.

Discernment Event Nurtures Vocations

Young adults meet at Cathedral to explore God’s call

Question 2: Equal Marriage

We asked candidates what their view is with regards to equal marriage and whether they will, as Niagara’s bishop, continue to authorize the current permissive pastoral practice in the lead up to General Synod 2019.

Question 1: Area for Growth

We asked candidates what they anticipate being their most significant area for growth as the spiritual and organizational leader of our diocese.

Videos Feature Coadjutor Candidates

Profiles released as March 3 episcopal election approaches

St. George’s in Homer Disestablishes After 225 Years of Ministry

With thanksgiving and tears, parishioners gather for final service

Profiles Highlight Coadjutor Bishop Candidates

Detailed biographical information and responses published

The Bishop's Christmas Letter

"O little Town of Bethlehem" is both a beautiful Christmas hymn and meaningful prayer

Initial Coadjutor Bishop Candidates Announced

Seven priests let their name stand for upcoming episcopal election

The Bishop's Charge to Synod

Final charge by Bishop Michael Bird encourages, reflects and gives thanks

Synod Looks Back, Looks Around, and Looks Forward

Governing body meets at Christ’s Church Cathedral in Hamilton