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Clergy in Motion – 16 January

Clergy in Motion, 16 January

Appointments

  • The Rt. Rev. Michael Pollesel has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Augustine of Canterbury as of January 1, 2018.
  • The Rev. Ruthanne Ward has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Ascension, Port Perry as of January 7, 2018.
  • The Rev. Canon Ann Smith has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. George, Newcastle as of January 8, 2018.
  • The Rev. Megan Jull has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of St. Augustine of Canterbury beginning February 15, 2018.

Vacant Incumbencies

Clergy from outside the diocese with the permission of their bishop may apply through the Diocesan Executive Assistant, Canon Mary Conliffe.

First Phase – Parish Selection Committee in Formation (not yet receiving names):

  • St. John, Bowmanville
  • Parish of Churchill and Cookstown
  • St. Andrew, Scarborough

Second Phase – Parish Selection Committee (receiving names via Area Bishop):

  • Parish of Bobcaygeon, Dunsford & Burnt River (Trent Durham)

Third Phase – Parish Selection Committee Interviewing (no longer receiving names):

  • N/A

Ordinations

  • The Rev. Sean Davidson will be ordained a Priest at Resurrection on Saturday January 20, 2018 at 4:00pm.
  • The Rev. Philip Josselyn-Hamilton will be ordained a Priest at Trinity Church, Aurora on Friday February 2, 2018 at 7:00pm.
  • The Rev. James Liu will be ordained a Priest at St. James Cathedral on Sunday February 11, 2018 at 4:30pm.
  • The Rev. Philip Stonhouse will be ordained a Priest at St. Bride, Clarkson on Sunday February 25, 2018 at 4:00pm.
  • The Rev. Vinaya Dumpala will be ordained a Priest at St. Joseph of Nazareth, Bramalea on Sunday March 25, 2018 at 4:00pm.

Celebrations of New Ministry

  • Trent Durham –
    • The Rev. Ruthanne Ward – Priest-in-Charge of Ascension, Port Perry – January 25, 2018 at 7pm.
    • The Rev. Canon Kit Greaves – Priest-in-Charge of Christ Memorial, Oshawa – January 28, 2018 at 4pm.
  • York-Credit Valley –
    • The Rev. Michael Stuchbery – Incumbent of St. Philip, Etobicoke – January 28, 2018 at 4pm.
  • York-Scarborough –
    • The Rev. Canon Cheryl Palmer – Incumbent of Christ Church, Deer Park – January 28, 2017 at 4pm.
    • The Rev. Megan Jull – Priest-in-Charge of St. Augustine of Canterbury – March 4, 2018 at 4pm.
  • York-Simcoe – N/A

Conclusions

  • The Rev. Canon Dr. Dawn Davis will conclude her ministry at Trinity, Aurora on March 4, 2018. She will be taking up a new ministry appointment with the Diocese of Niagara.

Retirements

  • The Rev. Canon Jerome Khelawan has announced his retirement. His last Sunday at St. Hugh and St. Edmond will be May 20, 2018.