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APPOINTMENTS

Bishop Townshend appoints the Reverend Canon Carrie Irwin as the Archdeacon of Southern Huron (Deaneries of Essex and Kent) and the Rector (part-time) of St. John’s, Windsor (Sandwich), effective 1 September 2025. 

Bishop Townshend appoints Mrs. Allison Agius as Lay Pastor, St. John’s, Windsor (Sandwich), effective 1 June 2025. Upon ordination, she will be Deacon Assistant to the Archdeacon, Episcopal Office, until 1 September, at which time she will be relicensed as Curate to the Rector of St. John’s, Windsor (Sandwich).

Bishop Todd appoints the Reverend Bill Strang as the Interim Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity-St. Paul’s, Chatham, effective 1 June 2025.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

We are thrilled to welcome Mercy Okundaye as the new Development Officer for Camp Huron.

Mercy brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and strategic program development across both local and international nonprofit sectors. With a strong background in community development and donor stewardship, she is passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for children and youth to thrive.

Mercy’s work has spanned impactful roles with global organizations such as the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs and local Canadian charities, where she has successfully led initiatives to increase visibility, grow donor support, and secure major funding.

At Camp Huron, Mercy will focus on enhancing camp participation, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing fundraising efforts that ensure the continued growth and accessibility of our beloved camp. Her collaborative spirit, creativity, and dedication to making a difference are a perfect fit for the mission and heart of Camp Huron.

Bishop Townshend announces that the Venerable Kristen Aikman will step down from the position of Archdeacon of Life-Long Learning and Vocational Development Learning, effective 31 August 2025. The position will be discontinued and the work transferred to the territorial archdeacons. We are grateful to Kristen for her leadership in the role since its inception in May 2022. As of 1 September 2025, she will be styled the Reverend Canon Kristen Aikman.

CONCLUSION OF MINISTRY

The Rev’d Steven Maki has concluded his ministry at Holy Trinity-St. Paul’s, Chatham. Steven remains a priest in good standing.

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.

DECONSECRATION

Bishop Barry Clarke, on behalf of Bishop Townshend, will preside at a service of Deconsecration for the St. Charles' (Dereham) Chapel of Ease at 3:00 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.

INDUCTIONS

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Amanda Longmoore inducted 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 was the Venerable Sam Thomas. A reception in the parish hall followed 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.

On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the incoming Archdeacon of Northern Huron, the Reverend Canon Rob Lemon, will induct the Reverend Rambie Bernardino as the Rector of St. James, Cambridge, on Sunday, 15 June at 4:00 p.m.

The preacher will be the Reverend Marty Levesque. 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, upon ordination, Deacon Assistant to the Archdeacon, Episcopal Office;
  • Ms Tianna Gocan, upon ordination, Deacon Assistant to the Archdeacon of Northern Huron;
  • Ms Maya-Melé Okazaki, upon ordination, Deacon Assistant to the Priest-in-Charge of the Rondeau Bay-Transfiguration Partnership Ministry;
  • Mr Gerard Phillips, upon ordination, Deacon Assistant to the Rector of All Saints, Windsor;
  • Ms Janet Ternes, upon ordination, Deacon Assistant to the Archdeacon of Eastern Huron.

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