People In The News

Resignation (Connor Jay)

Connor Jay has tendered his resignation as Communications Coordinator. We have been blessed by Connor’s gifts and work with us and wish him all the best.

Appointment (Dani Leitis)

We are pleased to announce Dani Leitis will serve as our diocesan communications coordinator, on a full-time basis, as of September 16, 2024. She will work to coordinate, curate, and create missionally-oriented and institutional content for publication across our various communications platforms. Part of this work will include overall responsibility for our website, our social media presence, and the Niagara Anglican.

Regional Dean for Brock

Congratulations to the Reverend Mark Gladding, Rector of St. John's, Niagara Falls and Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Niagara Falls, on his appointment as Regional Dean of Brock for a three-year period, effective October 7, 2024.

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.

Sympathy (Canon David Morris)

It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of the Reverend Canon David Morris on September 3, 2024. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 400 Northfield Dr, Waterloo, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00am, with a reception to follow. Please hold David’s family, friends, and colleagues in your prayers as they mourn. May he rest in peace and rise in glory!

Resignation (Jody Szöke)

The Reverend Jody Szöke has submitted her resignation as rector of St. James & St. Brendan's, Port Colborne effective October 16, 2024, as she has accepted a position in the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles in the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Appointment (Dr. Susan MacLaren)

The Reverend Dr. Susan MacLaren has been appointed interim priest-in-charge of St. John the Evangelist, Thorold, on a part-time basis, effective September 1, 2024.

Appointment (Canon Kathy Morgan)

The Reverend Canon Kathy Morgan has been appointed rector of Church of the Resurrection, Hamilton, on a full-time basis, effective September 1, 2024.

Regional Dean for Greater Wellington

Congratulations to the Reverend Canon Paul Walker, Rector of St. John's, Elora, on his appointment as Regional Dean of Greater Wellington for a three-year period, effective September 14, 2024.