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Appointment (Rob Towler)

The Reverend Rob Towler has been appointed to serve as rector of Holy Trinity, Welland, on a full-time basis, effective February 1, 2025.

Appointment (Mike Degan)

The Reverend Mike Degan has been appointed to serve as rector of St. James & St. Brendan’s, Port Colborne, on a full-time basis, effective February 1, 2025.

Appointment (Nelson Charles)

The Reverend Nelson Charles has been appointed to serve as interim priest-in-charge of St. John’s, St. Catharines (Port Dalhousie), on a part-time basis, effective February 1, 2025.

Appointment (AR/AP Administrator)

We are delighted to welcome Emmanuel Pere, accounts payable and accounts receivable administrator, to the diocesan staff team. Emmanuel will oversee diocesan income and expenses and payment management processes, in accordance with best practices and accounting standards. Emmanuel also serves as the primary liaison with vendors, and provides finance-related support to staff, parishes, and other stakeholders.

New Canons Named

Bishop Susan Bell has named five new Honorary Canons of Christ's Church Cathedral: Garfield Adams, missioner and rector of St. Luke's, Palermo (Oakville); Eleanor Clitheroe, rector of St. Luke's, Smithville; Malcolm French, rector of St. Simon's, Oakville; Naomi Kabugi, rector of St. Stephen-on-the-Mount, Hamilton and Christ Church, Flamborough; and Tom Vaughan, co-rector of St. George’s, St. Catharines. Congratulations Canons!

Retirement (Illas)

The Reverend Antonio Illas has submitted his intention to retire as rector of St. John's, Winona and as the Migrant Farmworker Missioner, effective May 1, 2025. At the same time, Cela Tecamachaltzi de Illas’ ministry with the Migrant Farmworkers Project will also come to a conclusion.