People In The News
New NSML Coordinator (Hannah Keller)
Posted: January 29, 2026We are delighted to announce that Hannah Keller will serve as the coordinator of the Niagara School for Missional Leadership (NSML), on a part-time basis. As coordinator, she will support and uplift the ministry of NSML, focusing on the formation of missional leaders who can inspire and equip others for participation in God's mission. In addition, Hannah will continue to provide support to the executive officer and secretary of Synod as governance administrator.
Sympathy (Deacon Rob Roi)
Posted: January 27, 2026It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of the Reverend Deacon Rob Roi on January 21, 2026. A service celebrating Rob’s life will take place at St. James Anglican Church in Dundas (137 Melville St) on Saturday, January 31 at 11:00am, with a reception to follow. Please hold Rob’s wife of 76 years, Margaret; his daughters, Margot, Kathyrn, and Micheline; and their families, friends, and parish family in your prayers as they mourn. May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
Appointment (Brian Galligan)
Posted: January 19, 2026The Reverend Brian Galligan has been appointed as Interim Priest-in-Charge of Church of the Nativity, Hamilton, on a part-time basis, beginning March 3, 2026.
Appointment (Archdeacon Bruce McPetrie)
Posted: January 16, 2026The Venerable Bruce McPetrie has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of St. John’s, Thorold, on a part-time basis, beginning January 16, 2026.
Appointment (Archdeacon Suzanne Craven)
Posted: January 16, 2026The Venerable Suzanne Craven has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of St. Luke’s, Burlington, on a part-time basis, from January 25 to March 2, 2026.
Appointment (Canon Matthew Griffin)
Posted: January 13, 2026The Reverend Canon Matthew Griffin has been appointed as Rector of St. Luke’s, Burlington, on a full-time basis, beginning March 3, 2026.
Resignation (Sarah Bird)
Posted: January 8, 2026Sarah Bird has submitted her resignation to Bishop Susan Bell from her position as Missional Formation Coordinator, effective February 1, 2026. Sarah has discerned a call to work with Alongside Hope as their youth engagement coordinator. We wish Sarah well in her new ministry and look forward to working with her in this new role in the Church!