Author: Jane Wyse

It is with sorrow that we share the news of the death of the Reverend Canon Beverley Shanley. Please hold Beverley’s family, friends, and colleagues in your prayers as they mourn. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!

The Reverend Irene Kariuki has been appointed as Assistant Curate of St. John the Evangelist, Hamilton, on a part-time basis, beginning October 18, 2026.

Our deepest sympathy to the Reverend Janet Cashin, priest-in-charge of St. Saviour, The Brock Memorial Church, Queenston, on the death of her husband, David Cashin, on September 26, 2026. A celebration Dave’s life will take place at St. Saviour’s (12 Princess St, Queenston, ON L0S 1L0) on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 12:00pm, followed by a […]

The Reverend Betty Jordan has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of St. Alban’s, Beamsville, on a part-time basis, beginning October 1, 2026.

The Reverend Dr. Dan Tatarnic has resigned as Priest-in-Charge of St. Alban’s, Beamsville, effective September 30, 2026. Dan has accepted a full-time position as Chaplain at Ridley College.

The Reverend Russell Wardell has been appointed as Rector of St. James, Fergus, on a part-time basis, beginning October 1, 2026.

The Reverend Ted Hales has been appointed as Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Barnabas, St. Catharines, on a part-time basis, beginning October 1, 2026.

Congratulations to the Reverend Mike Degan, Rector of St. James & St. Brendan’s, Port Colborne, on his appointment as Regional Dean of Brock for a three-year period, effective September 10, 2026.

Wilma Lazenby, O.N., long time and faith member of St. John’s, Winona passed away July 19, 2026. A celebration of her life has taken place at the parish. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

The Venerable Sheila Van Zandwyk has been appointed as priest-in-charge of St. John’s, Thorold, effective September 16, 2026. She will be assisted by a rota of clergy who will preside and preach at Sunday services.