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APPOINTMENTS

Bishop Todd is pleased to announce that the Venerable Rosalyn Elm has been appointed as the Co-Ordinator, Indigenous Ministries, to work closely with National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper and the Anglican Council of Indigenous People.

Archdeacon Ros continues in her roles as the Archdeacon for Reconciliation and Indigenous Ministry in the Diocese of Huron, as the Rector of the Parish of Six Nations, and as the Chaplain to His Majesty’s Chapel of the Mohawks as together we work to build new models for walking and working together in God’s name for all peoples.

Bishop Townshend announces that the Reverend Brendon Bedford, having successfully completed his curacy, has now been appointed the Rector of Christ Church, Meaford, effective June 2, 2024.

INDUCTIONS

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Dr Stephen McClatchie will induct the Reverend Rob Luxton as the Rector of St. John the Divine, Arva, on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Canon Christopher (“Kit”) Greaves (Diocese of Toronto). Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being green. All are invited to stay for a BBQ after the service.

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Dr Stephen McClatchie will induct the Reverend Enrique Martinez as the Rector of St. Andrew Memorial, London on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Paul Sherwood. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being green. A light reception will follow the service.

ORDINATION

Bishop Townshend announces that the following will be called to the Presbyterate at a service of Ordination to be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Memorial of Boniface, Archbishop and Martyr, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s (Walkerville), Windsor.

Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being red.

•    The Rev’d Richard Mark Wilton, upon ordination, Priest Assistant to the Territorial Archdeacon of the South.

RETIREMENT
 
In consultation with Bishop Todd, owing to personal and family reasons, the Venerable Sam Thomas has resigned his position as the Archdeacon of Western Huron, effective June 30, 2024. His last day was May 31.

We are grateful for Sam's many years of faithful service to the Diocese of Huron and, most recently, to the people of the London and Lambton Deaneries, and we wish him many years of healthy and happy retirement.

Thank you Sam!