People In The News
Appointment (Shannon MacKenzie)
Posted: March 9, 2023We are pleased to announce Shannon MacKenzie has accepted the position of Human Resources & Volunteer Coordinator, effective Monday, March 20. Shannon will coordinate diocesan personnel matters, including deployment, policy, training, and compliance and will be available to consult with parishes about human resource issues. Welcome Shannon!
Appointment (Canon Drew MacDonald)
Posted: March 9, 2023We are pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Drew MacDonald, a priest with the Diocese of Toronto, has agreed to serve as our Fund Development & Campaign Coordinator, on a half-time basis, as of April 15. Drew brings a wealth of parish ministry and holistic stewardship experience to this role. Welcome Drew!
Resignation (Carrie McFarland)
Posted: March 2, 2023Carrie McFarland has tendered her resignation as coordinator of the Niagara School for Missional Leadership, effective March 2, 2023. We have been blessed by Carrie’s gifts and work with us and wish her all the best.
Appointment (Sarah Bird)
Posted: March 2, 2023Sarah Bird will serve as the interim Niagara School for Missional Leadership coordinator for the next three months. She’ll bring her extensive program experience and positive and encouraging attitude into this role as she supports the school’s teacher-practitioners and learning-practitioners.
Appointment (Jeff Potter)
Posted: February 27, 2023The Reverend Jeff Potter has submitted his resignation as Priest Associate of Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton, effective March 14, 2023, and has accepted the bishop's offer to serve as Rector of Church of the Incarnation, Oakville, beginning March 15.
Appointment (Deacon Nina Page)
Posted: February 27, 2023The Reverend Deacon Nina Page has submitted her resignation as Deacon of Grace Anglican Church, Milton, effective February 28, 2023, and has accepted the bishop's offer to serve as Deacon of St. John's, Nassagaweya, beginning March 1.
Sympathy (Ross Gillett, O.N.)
Posted: February 13, 2023Ross Gillett, O.N. passed away on February 8, 2023. Ross was an active parishioner of St. John’s, Niagara Falls. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 1:00pm, at St. Thomas Anglican church, 20 Flora St., St. Thomas, ON. Visitation will take place the same day from noon until 1:00pm. A light reception will follow the service at the church. Please remember his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Sympathy (Lynne Hone, O.N.)
Posted: February 13, 2023Lynne Hone, O.N. passed away on February 9, 2023. Lynne was an active parishioner of St. John the Evangelist, Winona. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 11:00am, at St. John the Evangelist, 1285 Hwy #8, Winona. Please remember Lynne’s partner John and his sons, her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.