Bishop Townshend has approved a name for the new parish in Stratford, following the vote at their inaugural vestry meeting last Sunday.
Please welcome Holy Trinity, Stratford, to the diocesan family! Holy Trinity is comprised of the former St. James’, St. Paul’s, and St. Stephen’s parishes.
DECONSECRATION
Bishop Townshend will preside at a service of Deconsecration for St. James’, Brantford, at 4:00 p.m. TODAY, Sunday, 1 March 2026. All are welcome to come to support the congregation. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet.
INDUCTIONS
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter will induct the Reverend Patrick Martin as the Rector of Old St. Paul’s, Woodstock; St. John’s, Eastwood; Christ Church, Oxford Centre; and St. Paul’s, Princeton, on Sunday, 8 March at 4:00 p.m. at Old St. Paul’s, Woodstock.
The preacher will be the Reverend Andrew Rampton (Diocese of Niagara). Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet. A light reception will follow the service.
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter will induct the Reverend Tom Stradwick as the Rector of St. John’s, Tillsonburg, on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The preacher will be the Reverend Canon Diane McIlroy. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet. Refreshments will follow.
INVITATION
Bishop Townshend encourages all female priests, deacons, licensed lay readers, and Church House staff to attend the gathering of women at the Church of St. Jude, London, on Wednesday, 25 March for the Installation of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally.
The gathering begins at 12:30 p.m. with the viewing of the Installation at 1:00 p.m. The afternoon will conclude with the celebration of the Eucharist. For further information and to confirm your attendance, please contact Canon Wendy Mencel at wendymencel@diohuron.org.
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter will induct the Reverend Patrick Martin as the Rector of Old St. Paul’s, Woodstock; St. John’s, Eastwood; Christ Church, Oxford Centre; and St. Paul’s, Princeton, on Sunday, 8 March at 4:00 p.m. at Old St. Paul’s, Woodstock.
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter will induct the Reverend Tom Stradwick as the Rector of St. John’s, Tillsonburg, on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 4:00 p.m.