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Sympathy (Elsie Wilson)
Posted: April 22, 2026It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of the Reverend Deacon Elsie Wilson on April 15, 2026. A celebration of Elsie’s life will take place at St. Alban’s (4341 Ontario St, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0) on Monday, April 27 at 10:00am, with reception to follow in the parish hall. Please hold Elsie’s sons, Donald and Joseph, and their families, friends, and parish family in your prayers as they mourn. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!
Appointment (Canon Nirmal Mendis)
Posted: April 15, 2026The Reverend Canon Nirmal Mendis has been appointed to serve as rector of Christ Church, Wainfleet, on a half-time basis, effective May 1, 2026. He will continue to serve as rector at Holy Trinity, Fonthill, on a half-time basis.
Resignation (Canon Dr. Cathie Crawford Browning)
Posted: March 16, 2026The Reverend Canon Dr. Cathie Crawford Browning has submitted her resignation as priest-in-charge of St. John the Divine in Cayuga, effective June 1, 2026, and will return to a well-deserved retirement after her faithful service.