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Appointment (Bruce Mackenzie, Climate Justice Niagara)

Posted: July 17, 2024

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Mackenzie as chair of the Climate Justice Niagara Committee, effective June 1, 2024, for a two-year term. Bruce holds a Master in Theology from Trinity College with a specialization in Theology and Ecology from the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology at St. Michael’s College. He presently serves as the office administrator at St. George’s, Guelph and has a strong interest in environmental protection.

At the same time, we are deeply grateful for the two years Irene Pang has dedicated to the role of chair for Climate Justice Niagara.

Appointment (Stephen Vail)

Posted: July 8, 2024

The Reverend Stephen Vail has been appointed rector of St. Andrew’s, Grimsby, on a full-time basis, effective September 1, 2024.

Appointment (Archdeacon Jim Sandilands)

Posted: July 8, 2024

The Venerable Jim Sandilands has been appointed to serve as interim priest-in-charge of Grace Anglican Church, Waterdown, on a part-time time basis, effective September 1, 2024.

Sympathy (Michael Clarke)

Posted: July 4, 2024

It is with sorrow that we share the news of the death of the Reverend Michael Clarke, rector of St. Stephen’s, Hornby, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. A service of celebration and thanksgiving for his life will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 11am at Christ Church in Brampton (4 Elizabeth St N, Brampton ON L6X 1S2). Clergy are invited to be present; dressed in clericals and sit in the nave. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26 from 4-8pm at the Glendale Funeral Home & Cemetery (1810 Albion Rd, Etobicoke ON M9W 5T1 - Albion Rd & Hwy 27). Please hold Michael’s wife, Tina, his family, friends, colleagues, and parish in your prayers as they mourn. May he rest in peace and rise in glory!

Sympathy (Mobsby)

Posted: July 3, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to the Reverend Canon Dr. Ian Mobsby, community missioner of the Diocese of Niagara, on the death of his mother, Jacqueline Mary Mobsby, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Please remember Ian and his brother, Mark, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Appointment (Dr. Susan MacLaren)

Posted: June 17, 2024

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)

Posted: June 17, 2024

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

Appointment (Canon Sue-Ann Ward)

Posted: June 4, 2024

The Reverend Canon Sue-Ann Ward has been appointed rector of Church of the Incarnation, Oakville, on a full-time basis, effective September 1, 2024.

Regional Dean for Greater Wellington

Posted: May 27, 2024

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.

Appointment (Canon Dr. David Anderson)

Posted: May 1, 2024

The Reverend Canon Dr. David Anderson, Priest-in-Charge of St. Jude’s, Oakville, has been appointed Interim Archdeacon of Trafalgar from May 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024, during The Venerable Jeff Ward’s sabbatical.

Appointment (Nicola Zhang)

Posted: April 29, 2024

The Reverend Nicola Zhang has been appointed rector at St. Michael's, Hamilton, on a full-time basis, effective August 1, 2024.