As of Monday, November 24, the management and staff of Church House will be back in our offices at 190 Queens Avenue, London, ON.
ORDINATION
Five new priests were ordained by Bishop Todd on the Commemoration of Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 18 November 2025. From left to right: The Reverend Gerard Phillips, The Reverend Janet Ternes, Bishop Townshend, The Reverend Tianna Gocan, The Reverend Allison Agius and The Reverend Maya-Melé Okazaki.
INDUCTIONS
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Dr Stephen McClatchie will induct the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter as the Rector of St. James’, Paris, on the Feast of the Reign of Christ, Sunday, 23 November at 4:00 p.m.
The preacher will be the Reverend Canon Bob Schroeder. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being white. A reception will follow the service.
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Dr Stephen McClatchie will induct the Venerable Carrie Irwin as the Rector of St. John’s (Sandwich), Windsor, on Advent Sunday, 30 November at 4:00 p.m.
The preacher will be the Venerable Amanda Longmoore. Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being blue. All are invited to stay for a reception after the service.
DECONSECRATION
Bishop Townshend will preside at a service of Deconsecration for Canon Davis Memorial Church, 380 Russell Street North, Sarnia, ON, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
Clergy are invited to vest, the colour being violet. A reception will follow the service.
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Dr Stephen McClatchie will induct the Venerable Matthew Kieswetter as the Rector of St. James’, Paris, on the Feast of the Reign of Christ, Sunday, 23 November at 4:00 p.m.
On behalf of Bishop Townshend, the Venerable Dr Stephen McClatchie will induct the Venerable Carrie Irwin as the Rector of St. John’s (Sandwich), Windsor, on Advent Sunday, 30 November at 4:00 p.m.