Bishop's Announcements - January 14, 2024
RESIGNATION
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, his Commissary the Venerable Tanya Phibbs has accepted the resignation of the Reverend Margaret Walker as Rector of St. Columba Worshipping Community, Waterloo, effective 27 January 2024.
Margaret continues as the Rector of St. George’s, New Hamburg, St. James' Chapel of Ease, Wilmot, and as the Diocesan Cemeteries Coordinator.
APPOINTMENTS
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, his Commissary the Venerable Tanya Phibbs announces the following interim appointment:
The Reverend Rambie Bernardino, Interim Priest, St. Columba Worshipping Community, Waterloo, effective January 28, 2024.
Bishop Townshend appoints the Reverend Richard Hetke as Rector of the Church of the Epiphany, Woodstock, effective March 1, 2024.
Richard is currently Rector of St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Napanee (Diocese of Ontario).
INDUCTION
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Sam Thomas will induct the Reverend Sarah Armstrong as the Rector of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
The preacher will be the Reverend Michael DeKay. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being green.
COMMISSARY
The Venerable Tanya Phibbs will be Commissary for Bishop Townshend until his return from sabbatical leave on March 18.