People In The News

Appointment (AR/AP Administrator)

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

Appointment (Peter Ciallella)

The Reverend Peter Ciallella has been appointed as Migrant Farm Worker Missioner, on a part-time basis, beginning May 1, 2025. For the month of April, Peter will work full-time with The Reverend Antonio Illas and Cela Tecamachaltzi de Illas, orienting himself to Niagara’s migrant farm worker ministry to ensure a smooth transition. In addition to this appointment, Peter will also serve as rector of St. John’s, Winona, on a part-time basis, beginning May 1, 2025.

Retirement (Canon Stuart Pike)

The Reverend Canon Stuart Pike has submitted his intention to retire as rector of St. Luke’s, Burlington, effective June 1, 2025.

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.