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Suchitra Ahlawat Finance Receptionist

Suchitra provides front-line hospitality for the Diocese and helps visitors and callers with general information.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Aimen Akbar Bishops' Offices Bishop's Administrative Assistant

Aimen works with Bishop Riscylla Shaw and her archdeaconries (North and East). You can contact Aimen for matters that relate to these archdeaconries or to reach Bishop Riscylla.

Tel: 647-725-4167
The Ven. John Anderson Bishops' Offices Archdeacon

Archdeacon Anderson is responsible for the East archdeaconry.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil Bishops' Offices Bishop of Toronto

Bishop Andrew is the chief pastor of the Diocese with oversight of its parishes, and in particular for the Central archdeaconry.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Varun Balendra Administration and Property Support Executive Director (incoming)

As our incoming Executive Director, Varun is shadowing Canon Rob Saffrey until Dec. 31, after which he’ll take over the role of overseeing the administrative and program functions of the Synod Office and working to ensure that the implementation of Cast the Net is accomplished.

Tel: 289-207-8210
The Venerable Kyn Barker Bishops' Offices Archdeacon of Toronto

Archdeacon Barker is the Coordinator of the Community of Deacons.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Pamela Boisvert Administration and Property Support Property Resources Consultant

Pam is responsible for managing the operations of diocesan-controlled properties and consulting with parishes on deferred maintenance, building assessments and capital planning.

Tel: 647-578-9755
Lily Chow Human Resources Human Resources Coordinator

Lily provides general support to the Human Resources department.

Tel: 647-578-9748
Canon Mary Conliffe Bishops' Offices Diocesan Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Mary is responsible for policy and administrative support for the Bishop of Toronto, oversight of the Bishop’s Office (including chaplaincy and deacons), and the selection process leading to ordination. She is available for information about diocesan events, clergy matters, Bishop’s Committees, including the Postulancy Committee, and the Fresh Start and Momentum Programs.

Tel: 647-578-9749
Patricia D’Souza Finance Treasurer & Director of Finance

Patricia oversees the finance, accounting and treasury functions of the Diocese.

Tel: 647-578-9756
Melissa Doidge Stewardship Development Stewardship and Congregational Development Assistant

Melissa provides administrative support to the Stewardship Development and Congregational Development departments. She is responsible for responding to external queries, handling website and online registration issues, and events including the Volunteer Conference and the Bishop’s Company dinner and cabaret.

Tel: 647-578-9751
Tracey Gordon Finance Finance Department Assistant

(on leave) Tracey provides administrative and back-up support for the Finance department.

Tel: 647-578-9775
Elin Goulden Social Justice and Advocacy Social Justice and Advocacy Consultant

Elin is available for consultation on parish outreach, social justice, advocacy and working with local government representatives for change.

Tel: 647-578-9735
The Rev. Canon Susan Haig Bishops' Offices Canon Pastor

The Rev. Canon Susan Haig is available for questions about the diocesan Sexual Misconduct Policy. To make a report of possible sexual misconduct, contact Susan at her confidential phone number or confidential email address.

Tel: 416-807-2494
Jacqui Hance Bishops' Offices Administrative Assistant, Season of Spiritual Renewal

Jacqui provides support to the Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Paulsen and the Season of Spiritual Renewal.

Tel: 647-578-9713
Atif Hasni Stewardship Development Donor Relations and Information Management Assistant

Atif manages donations, donor information, generates reports related to campaigns and appeals, liaises with donors and issues tax receipts and thank-you letters.

Tel: 647-578-9720
Martha Holmen Communications Communications Consultant

Martha manages the diocese’s website and social media channels, edits the bi-weekly Bulletin Board and is available for consultation and support for social media initiatives.

Tel: 647-578-9752
The Ven. Theadore Hunt Bishops' Offices Archdeacon

Archdeacon Hunt is responsible for the Central archdeaconry.

Tel:
Deborah Journeaux Human Resources Director of Human Resources

Deb is available for consultation, training and support on human resources issues including selection, compensation, evaluation, performance management and retirement planning.

Tel: 647-578-9730
The Rev. Leigh Kern Bishops' Offices Right Relations Coordinator

Leigh is an Anglican priest and pastor to Toronto’s Indigenous communities.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Jennifer Bolender King Bishops' Offices Diocesan Bishop's Office Assistant

Jenn supports the work of the diocesan bishop’s office, including the Central arcdeaconry. She can be contacted for scheduling appointments, meetings and parish visits with Bishop Asbil.

Tel: 647-578-9741
David Krause Congregational Development Diocesan Missioner

David works with diocesan leadership, clergy, and parish leadership to build awareness and capacity for missional opportunities within the Church.

Tel: 647-578-9732
Amanda Lowry Bishops' Offices Bishop's Office Assistant

Amanda supports the College of Bishops in their roles on committees, with diocesan programs and specific episcopal portfolios (e.g. postulancy, Fresh Start for clergy and Momentum). She also helps coordinate diocesan services and special events.

Tel: 647-578-9721
The Ven. Steven Mackison Bishops' Offices Archdeacon

Archdeacon Mackison is responsible for the West archdeaconry.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Canon Stuart Mann Communications Director of Communications and Editor of The Anglican

Stuart is available for consultation and support to parishes and diocesan groups for online and print initiatives.

Tel: 647-578-9767
Loretta Manuelpillai Finance Administrative Assistant, IT and Finance

Loretta provides administrative and back-up support for the Finance department. She handles IT needs for diocesan staff, along with parishes’ diocesan email addresses.

Tel: 416-363-0437
Janet Marshall Congregational Development Director of Congregational Development

Janet is available for consultations and facilitations for the support of congregational development initiatives such as visioning and planning, Mission Action Planning, parish reconfiguration, parish conflicts, and Ministry Allocation Fund ministry and mission grants.

Tel: 647-578-9743
Elizabeth McCaffrey Congregational Development Volunteer Resources Consultant

Elizabeth works to expand the diocesan volunteer corps and help find skilled volunteers for diocesan boards and committees.

Tel: 647-578-9736
Sarah McDougall Archives Archives Assistant

Sarah provides administrative support for the Archives, conducts historical and genealogical research, helps researchers, oversees the reading room and maintains the central filing system.

Tel: 647-578-9769
Peter Mentis Stewardship Development FaithWorks Campaign Manager

Peter can help with parish FaithWorks campaigns, stewardship initiatives and applications for FaithWorks grants.

Tel: 647-578-9757
Peter Misiaszek Stewardship Development Director of Stewardship Development

Peter is available to parishes for consultation and support in the development of capital campaigns, general fundraising, and for FaithWorks support. He manages the Bishop’s Company and the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation.

Tel: 647-578-9760
Daiane Monteiro Administration and Property Support Property Resources Assistant

Daiane provides administrative support to the Property Resources department.

Tel: 647-578-9733
Mac Moreau Administration and Property Support Director of Property Resources

Mac is available for questions about the management of real property matters for the Diocese, including license agreements.

Tel: 226-784-8887
The Ven. Cheryl Palmer Bishops' Offices Archdeacon

Archdeacon Palmer is responsible for the South archdeaconry.

Tel:
The Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Paulsen Bishops' Offices Coordinator, Season of Spiritual Renewal

Judy is leading this two-year initiative of renewal in Christ for the sake of the world.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Ajith Philip Administration and Property Support Administrative and Synod Assistant

Ajith supports the preparation work of Synod and performs administrative work for the Administration and Property Support department.

Tel: 647-578-9722
The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson Bishops' Offices Suffragan Bishop

Bishop Kevin is an assisting bishop of the diocese and oversees the West and South archdeaconries.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Canon Robert Saffrey Administration and Property Support Executive Director

Rob oversees the administrative and program functions of the Synod Office and works to ensure that the implementation of Cast the Net is accomplished.

Tel: 647-578-9764
Rebecca Scott Finance Senior Accountant

Rebecca processes receivables, prepares reconciliations and answers questions about account balances.

Tel: 647-578-9765
The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw Bishops' Offices Suffragan Bishop

(on leave until Sept. 8) Bishop Riscylla is an assisting bishop of the diocese and oversees the North and East archdeaconries.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Mary Lynne Stewart Executive Director, Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation Tel: 416-505-6537
Keri Stilling Finance General Accountant/Payroll Administrator

Keri is responsible for payroll and billing to parishes.

Tel: 647-578-9747
Amy Talbert Human Resources Human Resources Manager

Amy is available for information on any of the Human Resources products, materials, workshop dates, etc., or inquiries about the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith policy and program.

Tel: 647-578-9726
Canon Laura Walton Bishops' Offices Canon Administrator & Children’s Ministry Network Coordinator

Canon Walton is responsible for the North archdeaconry. She’s also available to answer questions about children’s ministry at kids@toronto.anglican.ca.

Tel: 1-800-668-8932
Jennifer Wang Finance Accounts Payable Clerk

Jennifer is responsible for accounts payable, responding to inquiries and providing support to the Finance department.

Tel: 647-578-9744
Deb Whalen-Blaize Congregational Development Congregational Development Consultant

Deb works with congregations to facilitate and support congregational development through Mission Action Planning, visioning and planning, and Ministry Allocation Fund ministry and mission grants.

Tel: 226-894-6952
Sue Willoughby Bishops' Offices Bishop's Administrative Assistant

Sue works with Bishop Kevin Robertson and his archdeaconries (West and South). You can contact Sue for matters that relate to these archdeaconries or to reach Bishop Kevin.

Tel: 647-578-9770
Claire Wilton Archives Archivist & Privacy Officer

Claire is available for consultation and support to parishes and groups working with parish records and archives on all aspects of records management, preservation, history and archival donations, and for questions about the Diocesan Centre Privacy Standards Policy.

Tel: 647-578-9729