People In The News
New Canons Named
Posted: November 1, 2025Bishop Susan Bell has named two new Honorary Canons of Christ's Church Cathedral: Cheryl Barker, rector of St. George's, Georgetown, and Will Alakas, rector of St. Columba's, St. Catharines. Congratulations Canons!
Resignation (Canon Dr. Drew. MacDonald)
Posted: October 30, 2025The Reverend Canon Dr. Drew MacDonald has submitted his resignation to Bishop Susan Bell from his position as diocesan stewardship and campaign advisor, effective November 15, 2025.
Appointment (Dan Cyr)
Posted: October 27, 2025The Reverend Dan Cyr has been appointed to serve as priest-in-charge of All Saints, Erin, on a part-time basis, effective November 1, 2025.
Regional Dean Appointment (Hamilton-Haldimand)
Posted: October 20, 2025Congratulations to the Reverend Canon Bahman Kalantari, Rector of Church of Our Saviour The Redeemer, Stoney Creek, on his appointment as Regional Dean of Hamilton-Haldimand for a three-year period, effective November 1, 2025.
Regional Dean Appointment (Greater Wellington)
Posted: October 20, 2025Congratulations to the Reverend Victor Kischak, Rector of St. George's, Guelph, on his appointment as Regional Dean of Greater Wellington for a three-year period, effective November 1, 2025.
Appointment (William Willis)
Posted: October 6, 2025The Reverend William Willis has been appointed to serve as interim priest-in-charge of St. Mark's, Orangeville, on a part-time basis, effective November 1, 2025.
Archdeacon Appointment (Greater Wellington)
Posted: October 1, 2025Bishop Susan has appointed the Reverend Canon Paul Walker, rector of St. John's, Elora, to serve as Archdeacon of Greater Wellington, beginning November 1, 2025. Thank you to Archdeacon Peter for his leadership in this role over the past 16 years. A Service of Collation will be held for Archdeacon Walker on January 18, 2026 at Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton at 4:00pm.
Appointment (Danny Pegg)
Posted: September 15, 2025The Reverend Danny Pegg has been appointed as Rector of St. Thomas, St. Catharines, on a full-time basis, beginning December 1, 2025.
Retirement (Archdeacon Peter Scott)
Posted: June 5, 2025The Venerable Peter Scott has submitted his intention to retire as rector of St. Mark’s in Orangeville, effective November 1, 2025. He will conclude his ministry as Archdeacon of Greater Wellington effective October 31, 2025.
Retirement (Dr. Michael Mondloch)
Posted: June 5, 2025The Reverend Canon Michael Mondloch has submitted his intention to retire as priest-in-charge of St. Barnabas in St. Catharines, effective November 24, 2025.