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APPOINTMENTS TO NEW PARISH

Bishop Townshend announces that Diocesan Council has approved the requests of the Vestries of St. Bartholomew’s, Sarnia, and All Saints’ Church, Sarnia, to reorganise to form a single parish at the All Saints’ site, effective 8 May 2025, with a new name to be chosen for the reorganised parish by the first Sunday of Advent 2025. He appoints the Reverend Karen Nelles as the Administrator and the Priest-in-Charge of the new parish; she will serve as Administrator until a new Vestry is established according to the terms of Canon 18. Karen continues as Administrator with priestly responsibilities for Canon Davis Memorial Church, Sarnia.

Bishop Townshend announces the appointment of the Reverend Canon Stephen Harnadek as the Associate Priest of the new parish, effective 8 May 2025.

INDUCTION

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Amanda Longmoore will induct the Reverend Canon Dr Osita Oluigbo as the Rector of the Church of the Ascension, London, and the Rector St. Mark’s, London, on Sunday, 18 May at 4:00 p.m. at Ascension (2060 Dundas St.).

The preacher will be the Venerable Sam Thomas. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white. A reception in the parish hall will follow the service. 

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Amanda Longmoore will induct the Reverend Jordan Murray as the Rector of Holy Trinity-St. Stephen’s Memorial, London, on Sunday, 25 May at 4:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Canon June Hough. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white. A light reception will follow the service.

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Dr Stephen McClatchie will induct the Venerable Amanda Longmoore as the Incumbent and the Reverend Rob Henderson as the Rector of St. Aidan’s, London, on Sunday, 1 June at 7:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Michael DeKay. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white. A reception will follow the service.

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Amanda Longmoore will induct the Reverend Andra O’Neill as the Rector of St. George’s, Middlesex Centre, on Sunday, 8 June at 4:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Patricia Allison.  Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white. A reception will follow the service.

ORDINATIONS

Bishop Townshend announces that the following will be called to the Diaconate at a service of Ordination to be held on the Feast of Saint Barnabas the Apostle, 11 June 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at St. James Westminster, London.

Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being red.

  • Mrs. Allison Agius

  • Ms Tianna Gocan 

  • Ms Maya-Melé Okazaki 

  • Mr. Gerard Phillips 

  • Ms Janet Ternes

Please hold our ordinands in your prayers as they prepare to receive Holy Orders.

DECONSECRATION

Bishop Townshend will preside at a service of Deconsecration for the St. Charles' (Dereham) Chapel of Ease at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, 25 May 2025.  All are welcome to come to support the congregation. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white.