Bishop of FrederictonEpiscopal Announcements

Diocese of Fredericton


Jan. 31, 2012 The Rev. Dr. Brian Spence is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Ludlow and Blissfield effective Feb. 1, 2012. Mr. Spence holds a B.A., from the University of King’s College, an M.A. from Dalhousie University, an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Theology from Toronto School of Theology. He was ordained a Deacon in 1997 and priest in 1998 and served in the Diocese of Nova Scotia from 1998 to the present.

Jan. 31, 2012 The Rev. David Dean is named honorary assistant in the Parish of Millidgeville under the direction of the Rev. Paul Ranson, rector.


Jan 24, 2012  Condolences to the family of the Rev. Canon Brian Campion of Saint John, Honorary Assistant at St. John the Baptist and St. Clement Church, who died Jan. 19, 2012. His funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 23, at St. John the Baptist and St. Clement Church, Millidgeville.

Jan. 17, 2012  The Rev. Richard Robinson is appointed to ministry and pastoral oversight as interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Bathurst effective immediately and until the Rev. Dick Black takes over as rector on March 1. This appointment is in addition to Mr. Richardson's duties in the Parish of New Bandon.

Jan 10, 2012 The Ven. Stuart Allan
of Kingston was appointed Archdeacon of Saint John for a three year term beginning Jan. 3, 2012.

Jan. 3, 2012 The Rev. Greg Frazer's
appointment as Regional Dean of Shediac is extended to Oct. 31, 2013.

Jan. 3, 2012 The Rev. Canon Bruce McKenna's term as Regional Dean of Fredericton is extended until Dec. 31, 2014.

Dec. 20, 2011 Terms for the acting diocesan treasurer and assistant-treasurer, the Rev. Canon David Kierstead and Mr. Norman McLeod respectively, are extended for an additional six months until June 30, 2012, and will be reviewed again at that time. The diocese appreciates their abilities and willingness to serve in these capacities during this time of change.

Dec. 13, 2011 The Rev. Canon Wally Corey
is appointed to ministry and pastoral oversight as interim priest-in-charge at the Parish of St. Mark (Stone Church) Saint John for a period of six months effective Jan. 1, 2012.


November 29, 2011  The Rev. Canon Stuart Allan
is appointed interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Lakewood in Saint John for a six-month period effective January 1, 2012.

November 29, 2011  The Rev. Dick Black is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Bathurst effective March 1, 2012.

November 29, 2011  The Rev. Canon Robert (Bob) Smith is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Campobello effective immediately.

November 15, 2011 Condolences to the Rev. Dr. Barry Craig and his family on the death of their mother and grandmother Eileen Craig of Woodstock on Nov. 10.

November 15, 2011 Condolences to the family of the Rev. Andrew Fraser, rector of the Parish of Ludlow and Blissfield, who died unexpectedly in his home on November 8.

November 1, 2011  The Rev. Robyn Cuming was appointed interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Woodstock on Nov. 1. She also remains rector of the Parish of Richmond.

October 11, 2011  Condolences to the family of the Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid
(Parish of St. George) on the death of her father, Gerald (Jerry) Langmaid of Keswick.

October 4, 2011 Condolences to the family of Diocesan Treasurer Canon Fred Scott
who died on Friday, Sept. 30. He will be deeply missed by his family, his colleagues at the Synod Office and the many, many New Brunswick Anglicans he has served during his long career. Well done good and faithful servant.

September 27, 2011  Service of Induction of the Rev. Paul Ranson
as priest and rector of the Parish of Millidgeville will be held at St. John the Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.

September 20, 2011  Condolences to the family of the Rev. Chris Hayes
on the death of his grandmother, Letty Conrad of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

September 13, 2011  Celebration of New Ministry of the Rev. Robyn Cuming as priest and rector of the Parish of Richmond on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

September 13, 2011  Service of inducation for the Rev. Gerald Laskey as priest and rector of the Parish of Derby and Blackville on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

September 13, 2011  Condolences to the family of Ruth Craig, mother of the Rev. Canon Patricia Craig of Saint John.

September 6, 2011 The Ven. David Edwards
is appointed diocesan Parish Development Officer for the diocese effective Nov. 1.

September 6, 2011 Condolences to the family of Gloria Trivett, wife of the Rev. Don Trivett (retired) of Clifton Royal.

September 6, 2011 Condolences to the family of Marjorie Hine, mother of Iris Frazer who is wife of the Rev. Greg Frazer, Dorchester Penitentary chaplain.

September 6, 2011 Condolences to the family of the Rev. Lloyd McFarlane (retired) of Sussex.

September 6, 2011 Condolences to the family of Mary Smith, wife of Canon Bob Smith of St. Stephen.


August 2, 2011 The Rev. Deacon Michael O'Hara,
a continuing student at Wycliffe College in Toronto, is appointed the the parishes of Campbellton, Dalhousie and Restigouche under the Archdeacon of Chatham, effective Sept. 1, 2011.

July 5, 2011 Jonathan Springthorpe
of Wycliffe College, is appointed to the Parish of Musquash as a Theological Student on a 2/3 time basis for an initial period of nine months effective August 1. He is licensed to work under the supervision of the Archdeacon of St. Andrews (the Ven. Vicars Hodge). During this unusual appointment Jonathan will finish his education and at that time the appointment may be extended.

June 21, 2011  The Rev. Gerald Laskey
is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Derby and Blackville effective July 1. He leaves the Saint John Community Chaplaincy.

June 21, 2011  The Rev. Paul Ranson is appointed priest and rector in the Parish of Milliegeville effective Sept. 1. He leaves the South End Saint John ministry.

June 21, 2011  The Rev. Rufus Onyewuchi (retired) is appointed honorary assistant in the parishes of Hillsborough-Riverside, St. Andrews-Sunny Brae, St. James and St. Philip, all in the Moncton area, under the direction of the Revs. Douglas Painter and Roderick Black. He is also appointed a chaplain to the Moncton hospitals.

June 21, 2011  Condolences to the Rev. Canon Howard Anningson and his family on the death of his mother, Dorothy Anningson late of Russell, Manitoba and formerly of Hampton.

June 21, 2011   Condolences to the Rev. Wendy Amos Binks and her family on the death of her mother, Anne Pobihushka of Sackville.

June 7, 2011  The Rev. Canon Keith Osborne is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of St. George in the absence of the rector on leave, the Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid. Canon Osborne also remains Rector of the Parish of Pennfield. Please pray for Canon Osborne, Ms. Langmaid and the parishes of Pennfield and St. George.

May 31, 2011  The Rev. Robyn Cuming is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Richmond effective Aug. 1. She returns to this diocese from the Parish of Clayton in the Diocese of Ottawa.

May 24, 2011  The Rev. Marian Lucas Jefferies resigns as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Upham on August 15, 2011 in order to take up a position in the Diocese of Nova Scotia.

May 24, 2011  The Rev. Patricia Craig resigned as chaplain of the Saint John hospitals on Nov. 30, 2010 in order to retire.

May 10, 2011  Condolences to the Rev. George Akerley on the death of his sister Jean Thompson of Ontario. Please keep the Akerley and Thompson families in your prayers.

May 3, 2011   Felicitations to the Reverends Terence and Jasmine Chandra
on the birth of their son Samuel Malcolmon on Good Friday, April 22. He weighed in at 7lb 13oz. Jasmine is the first priest active in the diocese to bear a child.

April 19, 2011
  Condolences to Peter and the Rev. Eileen Irish on the death of Peter's mother Glady Irish on April 14.

April 19, 2011  The Rev. George Eves' appointment as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Gondola Point is extended until Oct. 31, 2011.

April 19, 2011  The Rev. Wally Collett's appointment as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis is extended until April 30, 2012.


April 12, 2011  Elizabeth (Liz) Harding
is appointed director of Camp Medley on a two-year renewable contract. The appointment was effective Feb. 26, 2010.

April 5, 2011 - The Rev. Wendy Amos Binks is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Stanley effective June 1, 2011.

April 5, 2011 -  The Rev. Ellen Curtis is appointed Chaplain of Saint John Hospitals effective July 1, 2011.

March 29, 2011
- The Rev. Gerry Lasky's appointment as Interim Saint John Hospitals Chaplain is extended until June 30, 2011 and increased to full-time from part-time.



March 29, 2011 - The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Stanley effective June 1, 2011.

March 29, 2011 - The Ven. Patricia Drummond, archdeacon of Fredericton, was appointed assistant secretary of synod by Diocesan Council on March 23 and will be appointed acting archdeacon of Woodstock by Archbishop Miller on April 1. Both appointments continue until June 30, 2011, to cover the sabbatical of the Ven. Geoffrey Hall, executive assistant to the bishop, secretary of synod and acting archdeacon of Woodstock.


Feb. 22, 2011 -
(Transitional) deacons Robert (Rob) Marsh, Lisa Pacarynuk and Richard Robinson will be ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Claude Miller on Saturday, March 26 at 3 p.m. in Christ Church Cathedral.


Feb. 15, 2011 
Archdeacon Geoffrey Hall, executive assistant to the bishop and diocesan archdeacon, is appointed acting archdeacon of the Archdeaconry of Woodstock.

Feb. 1, 2011
The Rev. Roderick Black and the Rev. Douglas Painter are appointed priests in the parishes of Hillsborough-Riverside, St. Andrews-Sunny Brae, St. James and St. Philip in the Moncton area effective May 1. Mr. Black leaves the parishes of Bathurst and New Bandon, Mr. Painter leaves the Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel and Aberdeen.

Feb. 1, 2011
Mr. Kent Greer of Fredericton is accepted as a postulant for the Diocese of Fredericton.

Feb. 1, 2011 Mr. Kevin McAllister of Hanwell is accepted as a postulant for the Diocese of Fredericton.

Feb. 1, 2011 Mr. Thomas Nisbett of Boundary Creek is accepted as a postulant for the Diocese of Fredericton.

Feb. 1, 2011 Mr. Jack Walsworth of Burtt's Corner is appointed chair of the Synod Planning Committee working toward Diocesan Synod in October.

Feb. 1, 2011 Condolences to the family of Bob Kierstead, brother of the Rev. Canon David Kierstead, who died on Jan. 25, 2011. Please keep David, Bob's wife Shirley, and the Kierstead family in your prayers.

January 25, 2011  The Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove, Rector of Rothesay, is also appointed interim chaplain of Rothesay Netherwood School April 1 - June 30, 2011.

January 11, 2011 
The Rev. Douglas Barrett of the Parish of Blackville will resign as priest and rector on June 16 in order to retire.

January 03, 2011  To the family of Mrs. Mary Lane, widow of the late Rev. Canon J. Edison Lane. The funeral on 05 January 2011 at St. John the Baptist Church, Parish of Riverview, 1:30 p.m..

December 23, 2010   Condolences to the family Mrs. Dorothy Doncaster, mother of the Rev'd Terry Doncaster, who died December 24, 2010. The Funeral was held on 29 December 2010 at St. Mark's Church, Sussex Corner.

December 21, 2010  Condolences to the family of Andrew Wilson, brother of Mary Lee McKenna (Canon Bruce McKenna), who died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 18. There is visiting tuesday (today) from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road in Quispamsis. The funeral will be held Wednesday (tomorrow), Dec. 22, at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, at 2 p.m. Please keep Mary Lee, Bruce and the Wilson family in your prayers.

December 14, 2010  The Rev. Canon Wally Corey of Saint John and the Rev. Gerald Laskey of St. Martins & Black River are both appointed part-time interim Saint John Hospital chaplains effective Jan. 1 through March 31, 2011.

November 30, 2010 
The Rev. Reginald MacKinnon, having been admitted to the office of priest in The Anglican Church of Canada, has voluntarily relinquished the exercise of that ministry according to the terms of Canon XIX of the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada. This relinquishment is effective from June 24, 2007.

November 23, 2010 
The Rev. Brenda McKnight is named honorary assistant in the Parishes of Waterford and St. Marks under the direction of the rector, the Rev. Allen Tapley.

November 16, 2010  The Ven. Canon Walter Williams, currently Archdeacon of Woodstock, is appointed priest and rector of the Parishes of Oromocto and Maugerville effective February 14, 2011.

November 2, 2010  Condolences to the family of Margaret Petrie, widow of the Rev. Les Petrie, on the death of her mother, Lilian Rauchwerk, of Campbellton.

October 26, 2010 Condolences to Carol Anningson (the Rev. Canon Howard Anningson of Saint John), on the death of her brother David Chase of Moncton.

October 26, 2010 The Rev. Lisa Pacarynuk, recently ordained a deacon, was appointed to the Parish of Gagetown and the Parish of Cambridge and Waterborough for a period of two years on Oct. 3 to serve under the supervision of the Ven. Patricia Drummond, Archdeacon of Fredericton. Following this appointment Ms. Pacarynuk will return to her home Diocese of Ottawa and become a Chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces.

October 26, 2010 The Rev. Arnold Godsoe was appointed to ministry and pastoral oversight as interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of McAdam on Oct. 18.

Oct. 26, 2010 The Rev. Chris Hayes, rector of the Parish of Quispamsis, was also appointed interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Hammond River, effective Oct. 24, 2010.

October 19, 2010 
Mr. Brent D. Theriault, Q.C. of Salmon Beach was appointed Vice-Chancellor to the Diocese of Fredericton on Oct. 1, 2010. The Vice Chancellor fills in for either Diocesan Council, its Executive, or meetings of Synod when the Chancellor is not available.

Oct. 12, 2010
Condolences to the family of Jean Lownds, mother of the Rev. Canon Jon Lownds of Fredericton, who died on Tuesday, Oct. 5 in Halifax.

September 28, 2010
On September 27, 2010 the Bishop of Fredericton gave notification to Archbishops and Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada that the Rev. Alan John Reynolds and the Rev. Donald Clarence Hamilton, having been admitted to the office of Priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, have abandoned the exercise of that ministry according to the terms of Canon XIX of the General Synod The Anglican Church of Canada.

September 21, 2010
The Rev. Canon Robert (Bob) Smith of St . Stephen was appointed to ministry and pastoral oversight as interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Musquash for a six month period effective Sept. 19, 2010.

September 21, 2010  
Mr. Jonathan Springthorpe and Mr. Michael O'Hara are accepted as postulants for ordination to the priesthood.

September 16, 2010 
Bishop's Directive 8.15 on Pastoral Ministry issued.

September 7, 2010 
The Rev. Jasmine Chandra, assistant curate in the Parish of Rothesay, was appointed chaplain to the Rothesay Netherwood School.

September 7, 2010 
The Rev. Cathy Laskey is appointed associate priest and family life coordinator in the parishes of Shediac and Kent.

September 7, 2010 
Capt. Robert (Rob) Marsh, Mr. Richard Robinson and Ms. Lisa Pacarynuk will be ordained to the transitional diaconate by Archbishop Claude Miller on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. in Christ Church Cathedral. 

Sept. 7, 2010  The Rev. Canon Stuart Allan is appointed interim-priest-in-charge of the Parish of Millidgeville, effective Sept. 12, 2010.

September 7, 2010
Mr. Richard Robinson was appointed student minister in the Parish of New Bandon effective Sept. 1.

September 7, 2010 The Rev. Brent Ham of Riverview is appointed interim Regional Dean of Shediac in the absence of the Rev. Greg Frazer.

September 7, 2010 Capt. Robert Marsh
is appointed youth evangelist in the parishes of Hampton adn Central Kings.

August 3, 2010 
A Service of Induction of the Rev. J. Peter Gillies as rector of the Parish of Kingston will take place at Trinity CHurch (3946 Route 845, Kingston) on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

August 3, 2010
The Rev. Canon Ed Coleman's position as priest in charge of the Parish East Saint John is extended for a further five year term.


August 3, 2010 
The Rev. Leo Martin of Hampton is reappointed as a Regional Dean of Kingston/Kennebecasis for a further three year term through June 30, 2013.

August 3, 2010 
Condolences to the family of Faith Belyea, mother of the Rev. Canon Bruce McKenna (Mary Lee) and Anne MacMullin (Rev. Canon Bill), who died on Monday, August 2.

July 1, 2010 The Ven. Richard McConnell,
rector of Shediac, is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Kent i addition to his other duties.


June 15, 2010 
The Revs. Valerie and Karman Hunt will retire as priests-in-charge of the Parishes of Gagetown and Cambridge & Waterborough on June 28, 2010.

June 8, 2010 
The Rev. George Eves is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Gondola Point on a 4/6 day basis effective Sept. 1, 2010.

May 18, 2010 
The Rev. Keith Howlett will retire on Sept. 1, 2010. He leaves the parishes of Oromocto and Maugerville.

April 20, 2010
The Rev. Peter Gillies is appointed priest and rector in the Parish of Kingston effective August 1, 2010. He leaves the Parish of Hammond River.

April 20, 2010 Captain David Boyle leaves his lay evangelist position in the Parish of Goldola Point on Sept. 1, 2010

April 20, 2010 Mr. Richard Thorne of the Parish of Central Kings, a Vocational Chaplain for the diocese, has left his position.

April 20, 2010 Condolences to the family of the Rev. Tom Knox (retired) who died on Saturday, April 17.

April 20, 2010 Congratulations to Padre Karl McLean recently named the next Canadian Forces Chaplain General. Colonel McLean will be promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General and assume command of the Chaplain Branch later this year. He was ordained deacon and priest in Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton and served as curate at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Saint John and was rector of the Parish of Shediac until he was recruited to the Canadian Forces in June 1987.

April 13, 2010  The Rev. Canon Alvin Westgate, Parish of Millidgeville, will retire on Aug. 31, 2010.

April 13, 2010
Congratulations to Archdeacon Tom Corston of the Diocese of Algoma, who served in this diocese from 1988 until 1992, on his recent election as Bishop of the Diocese of Moosonee.

April 6, 2010
The Rev. Canon Basil Buckland died on March 30 at his home in Sussex. His funeral will be held on Friday morning, April 9, at Trinity Church, Sussex. Please keep Canon Buckland's family in your prayers.

April 6, 2010 
The Rev. Gerald Laskey is appointed part-time priest-in-charge of the Parish of St. Martins and Black River effective May 1 through Dec. 31, 2010.

March 30, 2010 The Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies is appointed full-time priest-in-charge of the Parish of Upham for one year. She has been serving the parish on a part-time basis.

March 30, 2010 The Rev. Wally Collett's appointment as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis is extended until April 30, 2011.

March 30, 2010 The Rev. Deacons Fran Bedell and Joyce Perry, Canon Neville Cheeseman and Mr. Thomas Nisbett are re-appointed to the Commission on the Diaconate for a term ending April 30, 2011.

March 30, 2010 Condolences to the family of the Rev. Canon Basil Buckland who died March 30.

March 20, 2010  The Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton is appointed to the diocesan Nominating Committe.

March 20, 2010 Mr. Jack Walsworth is apointed to the diocesan Nominating Committee.

March 20, 2010 Mr. Roger Castonguay is appointed to the diocesan Human Resources Committee.

March 9, 2010  The Rev. Kevin Borthwick
is appointed priest and rector of the Parish of Prince William, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton effective June 15.

March 2, 2010  Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Barry Craig,
Honorary Assistant at Christ Church Cathedral, on his appointment as vice-president (academic) of St. Thomas University in Fredericton.

March 2, 2010 The Rev. Canon Stuart Allen
is appointed Honorary Assistant in the Parish of Quispamsis (St. Augustine"s) under the rector, the Rev. Chris Hayes on March 1.

March 2, 2010  The Rev. Canon John Cathcart
is appointed Regional Dean of York for a three year term.

March 2, 2010  Elizabeth Harding
is re-appointed Camp Medley Director.

March 2, 2010
The Rev. Deacon Constance Whittaker-Soulikias is appointed Honorary Assistant in the Parish of Saint John (Trinity Church) under the rector, the Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls.

Feb. 23, 2010 Condolences to the Rev. Alan Tapley on the death of his brother, Gerald (Jerry) McKenzie.

Feb. 23, 2010 Condolences to the Rev. Arnold and Margaret (Peggy) Godsoe on the death of Peggy's mother, Barbara Poole Jaques.

Feb. 9, 2010  The Rev. Donald Hamilton
will retire as priest-in-charge of St. James Moncton and as chaplain to Moncton hospitals on March 31. His last working day is Feb. 19.

Jan. 20, 2010  The Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc
was appointed to a three-year term as Regional Dean of Woodstock on Jan. 15.

Jan. 12, 2010  The Rev. Kevin Cross
will leave the Parish of McAdam on March 14 in order to become rector of Holy Trinity Church, Oxford, Maryland, on March 21.

Jan. 12, 2010  Condolences to the family of Canon Geoffrey
Jackson, General Synod's senior development officer, valued friend and able stewardship consultant to this diocese.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Wendy Amos Binks
was appointed supervising priest in the Parishes of Hillsborough and Riverside, and St. Andrews, Sunny Brae on a half-time basis, effective Jan. 1.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Garth Maxwell is appointed associate priest at Christ Church (Parish) Church in Fredericton.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Richard Steeves will be installed as a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral and collated as Archdeacon of Chatham at a 4 p.m. service of Choral Evensong at the cathedral on Jan. 17.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Canon Patricia Drummond will be installed as Archdeacon of Fredericton at a 4 p.m. service of Choral Evensong at the cathedral on Jan. 17.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. David Staples will be installed as an honourary Canon of Christ Church Cathedral at a 4 p.m. service of Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral on Jan. 17.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Kevin Stockall will be installed as a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral at a 4 p.m. service of Choral Evensong at the cathedral on Jan. 17.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Keith Osborne will be installed as a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral at a 4 p.m. service of Choral Evensong at the cathedral on Jan. 17.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Patricia Craig will be installed as a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral at a 4 p.m. service of Choral Evensong at the cathedral on Jan. 17.

Jan. 5, 2010 The Rev. Bruce McKenna will be installed as a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral at a 4 p.m. service of Choral Evensong at the cathedral on Jan. 17.

Jan. 5, 2010 Condolences to the Rev. Douglas and Gwen Barrett (Derby & Blackville) on the death of their daughter Angela Marie on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. Her funeral was held from Holy Trinity, Blackville, this morning (Jan. 5). Please keep her parents and her brothers David and Robert in your prayers.

Dec. 1, 2009 The Rev. Neville Cheeseman was appointed as part-time interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Prince William, effective Nov. 29.

Nov. 24, 2009  Condolences to Sherry Painter, wife of the Rev. Douglas Painter, on the unexpected death of her uncle, James (Jimmy) Keith, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Please keep Sherry and the Keith family in your prayers.

Nov. 18, 2009   Condolences to the family of Shirley Smith, wife of the late Rev. Lloyd Smith, priest of the diocese, who died Saint John Nov. 6. Please remember her, her son Howard and family in your prayers.


Nov. 17, 2009 The Rev. Paul Ranson is appointed to a leadership position in the emerging Anglican South End Ministry in Saint John, effective Jan. 1, 2010.

Nov. 17, 2009 The Rev. Arnold Godsoe will retire as rector of the Parish of Campbellton and priest in charge of the parishes of Dalhousie and Restigouche, Dec. 31, 2009.

Nov. 10, 2009 The Ven. patricia Drummond appointed Commissary for the period 17 -24 November 2009.

Nov. 3, 2009  The Ven. Patricia Drummond was appointed Archdeacon of Fredericton, effective Nov. 1.

Nov. 3, 2009  The Rev. Richard Steeves was appointed Archdeacon of Chatham, effective Nov. 1.


Nov. 3, 2009
  Archbishop Claude Miller accepts, with regret, the resignation of Julian Dickson, QC, as vice-chancellor of the diocese and chair of the nominations committee. Mr. Dickson was recently appointed a judge of the Provincial Court.

Nov. 3, 2009  Condolences to the family of the Rev. Richard and Capt. Rose Steeves on the death of Rose's sister Ann Reiser of Kitchener, Ontario. Please keep Rose and her family in your prayers.

Oct. 20, 2009 
The Rev. Canon Howard Anningson is appointed rector of the Parish of Victoria, effective Oct. 19. He continues as rector of the Parish of Carleton as well.

Oct. 20, 2009 The Rev. Robert Salloum is appointed associated priest, in concert with the Rev. Canon Howard Anningson, in the parishes of Victoria and Carleton. Effective Jan. 1. 2010.

Oct. 20, 2009 The Rev. Chris Hayes is appointed rector of the Parish of Quispamsis, effective Jan. 15, 2010.

Oct. 4, 2009 
The Rev. Peter Davids, an Episcopal priest from the State of Maine, is appointed to ministry and pastoral oversight as interim priest-in-charge of the Parish of Campobello.

Sept. 8, 2009  Condolences to Joan (the Rev. Allen) Tapley and her family on the death of her mother, Ethel (Nicholson) McHatten, on Sept. 5.

Sept. 8, 2009 Condolences to Phillip (the Rev. Deacon Debbie) Edmondson and his family on the death of his mother, Iva Maxine Edmondson, on Sept. 7.

Sept. 6, 2009  The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks is appointed to  ministry in the Parish of Kent for six months. She will be assisted by Mr. Cecil Symes, who is ordained in the Baptist tradition.

Sept. 4, 2009 Condolences to the Rev. Capt. Dana Dean and family on the death of his father, Mr. John (Jack) Dean who died on Monday, August 31.

Sept. 3, 2009 A temporary directive regarding the administration of Holy Communion, effective until revised, enunciates the principles, context and understandings of the sacrament of Holy Communion and focuses on sanitary practices. Find it here.

Sept. 1, 2009 Elizabeth Harding, diocesan director of Christian Education and director of Camp Medley, is on medical leave for six months, beginning Sept. 1. Please keep Liz in your prayers.

Aug. 12, 2009
Condolences to Joan Genge and family on the death of her husband, the Rev. Canon David Genge. His funeral was held at Christ Church, Pennfield, on August 16.


Aug. 12, 2009 
Condolences to the Rev. Bob Barry Jr. and his family on the death of his father, the Rev. Bob Barry Sr. His funeral was held at St. James, Lakewood in Saint John on August 15.


August 5, 2009
  Condolences to the Rev. Lloyd McFarlane on the death of his sister, R. Louise Alward.

July 24, 2009  Condolences to the Rev. Dr. Barry Craig and family on the death of his father, Hazen Craig.

July 15, 2009  Condolences to Canon Bill MacMullin and family on the death of his mother, Irene MacMullin.

June 30, 2009 
The Ven. Patricia Drummond will retire as rector of New Bandon on Sept. 30. She will continue as archdeacon of Chatham on a month-to-month basis.

16 June 2009
Condolences to the family of Jacqueline (Jackie) Eaton, widow of Canon Ted Eaton, who died on Thursday, June 11.

16 June 2009 
The Rev. Alan Reynolds was appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Central Kings (on a month-to-month basis) on June 15.

09 June 2009 Condolences to the family of the Reverend John G. Pearce who died Friday, June5, 2009. Please remember his brother Brian and niece Janet and other family members in your prayers.

01June 2009 The Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton is appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Stanley, on a month-to-month basis ,effective June 1.

01June 2009  The Rev. Canon Neville Cheeseman is appointed an interim priest-in-charge of Christ Church Cathedral from June 1 to June 30, 2009.

26 May 2009  Condolences to the Rev. Deacon Debbie Edmondson on the death of her mother, Joan Elizabeth Gilmore. Visiting at York Funeral Home May 26, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, May 27 in All Saints Church, Keswick Ridge, at 2 p.m.

18 May 2009  Mr. Michael O'Hara is appointed  student-in-training in the Parish of Prince William, Dumfries, Qheensbury and Shouthampton under the direction of the Ven. Walter Williams.

05 May 2009 The Ven. Arthur Gregg appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Kingston.

28 April 2009 
The Rev. Wally Collett appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis for six months beginning May 1.

21 April 2009
  Mr. Julian Dickson, QC, diocesan vice-chancellor, appointed chair of the Nominating Committee.

21 April 2009  The Rev. George Eves accepted a further one-year appointment as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Gondola Point.

14 April 2009 Condolences to the Rev. Wilfred Langmaid and his family on the death of his mother, Sheila Langmaid, on April 11.

10 March 2009  Condolences to the family of the Rev. Dr. Gordon MacDermid, a founding faculty member as well as former dean and president of the Atlantic School of Theology.

03 March 2009  The Rev. Canon John Matheson appointed Regional Dean of St. Andrews for a three-year term beginning March 1.

03 March 2009  The Rev. Canon George Akerley will retire again on April 30 when he leaves the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis on April 30. The diocese is grateful for his many years of faithful ministry.

03 March 2009  Youth Action Director George Porter on sabbatical in March, April and May.

24 Feb. 2009 Condolences to the family of the late Rev. Charles Nisbet Patrick Blagrave who died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 20, at home in Rothesay. Please keep his widow Jackie, their children David, Margaret, Mark and Tim, and their families in your prayers.

24 Feb. 2009  The Rev. Karman Hunt appointed Regional Dean of York for a one-year term beginning Feb. 15.

03 Feb. 2009   The Rev. Amanda Longmoore appointed priest-in-charge, on a part-time basis, of the Parish of Tobique, effective February 15, 2009. She leaves the Parish of Pugwash and River John in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island where she has served since 2003.

03 Feb. 2009  The Rev. Bonnie LeBlanc appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Andover, effective May 1, 2009. She leaves the Parish of Kingston where she has served since 2003.

03 Feb 2009 The Rev. Robert LeBlanc appointed priest-in-charge, on a part-time basis, of the parishes of Denmark, Grand Falls and Madawaska, effective May 1, 2009. He leaves the Parish of Central Kings where he has served since 2003.

27 Jan. 27 2009  Anne Walling of Bloomfield appointed coordinator of the Diocesan Primate's World Relief and Development Fund for a three-year term beginning immediately.

20 Jan. 2009  Debra Edmondson and Eleanor Dryden will be ordained to the Vocational Diaconate on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton.

20 Jan. 2009  Transitional deacons Dick Black, Michael Caines, Kevin Cross and Jasmine Chandra will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, March 28 at 4 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton.

17 Jan. 2009  Hazel MacKenzie (Mrs.) of the Parish of Minto and Chipman was appointed vice-chair of Diocesan Council.

06 Jan. 2009 - The Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls is appointed rector of the Parish of Saint John (Trinity Church), effective June 1, 2009.

19 Dec. 2008 _ The Rev. Bruce McKenna appointed Regional Dean of Fredericton for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2009 and ending Dec. 31, 2011.

04 Dec. 2008 - Mr. Christopher Waldschutz resigned as a member and vice-chair of Diocesan Council, member of the Diocesan Executive, chair of the Council Administration Team, as well as member of the Communication, Investment and Synod Planning committees, effective Nov. 28.

02 Dec. 2008 - Condolences to Sherry and Douglas Painter on the death of her father, Alden Harold Lockhart, on Nov. 30.

02 Dec. 2008 - Mr. David Wilson appointed chair of the Synod Technical Support committee.

02 Dec. 2008 - Mrs. Ann Fairweather appointed chair of the Synod Agenda committee.

11 Nov. 2008 - The Rev. Chris McMullen of the Parish of Lancaster appointed regional Dean of Lancaster for a three-year-term beginning Nov. 1, 2008.

04 Nov. 2008 - Condolences to the family of Ruth Hawkes of Sussex, widow of the Rev. Earl Hawkes. She died in Sussex on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at age 99.

28 Oct. 2008  Mrs. Eleanor Dryden (Parish of the Nerepis and St. John) and Mrs. Debra Edmondson (Parish of Bright) are candidates for ordination to the (vocational) diaconate.

28 Oct. 2008 - The Rev. Elaine Hamilton will resign from the parish of Prince Willliam, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton on Dec. 31 to go on leave.

28 Oct. 2008 - The Rev. Terence Chandra will be installed as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Simondson Nov. 9.

21 Oct. 2008 - Canon David Kierstead, priest and rector of the Parish of Victoria in Saint John, will retire Sept. 30, 2009.

21 Oct. 2008 - Condolences to the family of Donald Cuming, father of the Rev. Robyn Cuming of Diocese of Ottawa, formerly of this diocese.

19 Oct. 2008 - The Ven. Geoffrey Hall installed as Archdeacon of Fredericton for a three-year term.

19 Oct. 2008 -  Mr. Clyde Spinney, QC, installed as chancellor of the Diocese of Fredericton.

19 Oct. 2008 - Mr. Julian Dickson, QC, installed as vice-chancellor of the Diocese of Fredericton.

19 Oct. 2008 - The Rev. Capt. David Edwards installed as a canon of Christ Church Cathedral and collated Archdeacon of Saint John.

01 Oct. 2008 - The Rev. Terence Chandra appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Simonds (half-time) for a two-year term.

16 Sept. . 2008 - Canon Albert Snelgrove appointed to a one-year-term as interim chaplain of Rothesay Netherwood School on Sept.1.

16 Sept. 2008 -  Mr. William (Bill) Turney appointed chair of the diocesan Communications Committee for a three-year term.

20 Sept. 2008 - Mr. Michael Caines, who will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on Sept. 20, appointed assistant curate in training in the Parish of the Nerepis and St. John, for a one year period, under the supervision of the Ven. Vicars Hodge.

20 Sept. 2008 - Mr. Kevin Cross appointed deacon-in-training in the Parish of McAdam, for a one year period, under the supervision of the Rt. Rev. George Lemmon.

01 Sept. 2008 - The Rev. Jasmine Chandra appointed assistant curate in the Parish of Rothesay.

05 August 2008 - The Rev. Leo Martin appointed to the Board of Governors of the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax.

01 August 2008 - The Rev. Captain David Edwards, rector of the Parish of St. Mark, Saint John, appointed Archdeacon of Saint John. Coallation will follow in the fall.

01 August 2008 - Archdeacon Stuart Allen (retired) appointed priest-in-charge of the Parish of Quispamsis.

18 July 2008 - Ms. Kym Vessey appointed lay pastoral assistant in the Parish of Quispamsis under the interim priest effective 01 September 2008.

18 July 2008 - The Ven. Stuart Allan, archdeacon retired, appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Quispamsis effective 01 September 2008. Archdeaon Allan is retired from the Parish of Saint John.

18 July 2008 - The Rev'd Captain David Edwards appointed Archdeacon of Saint John effective 01 August 2008. David is Priest and Rector of the Parish of St. Mark, Saint John. Coallation to follow in the Fall.

07 July 2008 - Condolences. Sincere condolences and our prayers for Cathy Ramey (The Rev'd Canon Alvin Westgate) and family at the death of Cathy's father Robert. Burial arrangements will be made at a later date.

04 July 2008 -
Ordination. Ordination to the (transitional) Diaconate, Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton, Saturday, 20 September 2008, 4:00 p.m. Kevin Cross (Episcopal Divinity School), Michael Caines (Wycliffe College), Dick Black (Wycliffe College).

01 July 2008 - Mr. Dick Black. Appointed as (theological) Student-in-Training to the Parish of Salisbury and Havelock effective 01 July 2008. Supervisor - the Rev'd Brent Ham.

30 June 2008 - Condolences to the Rev. David Titus and wife Kimberley on the death of David's mother Lorraine Titus of Saint John. There will be no public visitation.  The funeral will be held from Trinity Anglican Church, Parish of Saint John on Wednesday, 02 July 2008 at 2:00 p.m.. Committal at Fernhill Cemetery. Obituary online. Please keep David and the Titus Family in your prayers. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.

24 June 2008 - Condolences to the family of Helen (Curwood) McFarlane, wife of Rev. Lloyd McFarlane, who died on Sunday, June 22. Visiting is at Trinity Anglican Church, Sussex today (Tuesday, June 24) from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral will be held at Trinity Church, Sussex tomorrow (Wednesday, June 25) at 11 a.m. with committal at Trinity Cemetery, Sussex Corner. View the obituary online.  Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.

24 June 2008 - The Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton is on leave for five weeks beginning 01 August from the parishes of Prince William, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton.

27 May 2008 - The Rev. Brenda McKnight is appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Campobello for a two year period beginning June 15.

27 May 2008 - The Rev. Canon Wally Corey is appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Saint John (Trinity Church) beginning August 1.

27 May 2008 - The Rev. Gordon Thompson is appointed Regional Dean of Chaleur/Miramichi for a three year term,  June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2011.

29 April 2008 - Condolences to Archdeacon Stuart Allan and his wife Leslie at the death of their infant grandson, Logan William Allan in Ottawa. Please keep the Allan family, especially Logan's parents Peter and Lindsay, in your prayers. The funeral will be held at The Church of the Epiphany, Ottawa later this week.

29 April 2008 - Condolences to the family of Leona Calabrese of Minto who died on Wednesday, April 16. She is survived by her son Hazen and daughters Hazel, Bonnie, Alice and Bernadette. Hazel is a member of diocesan council and she and her sisters are all faithful members of Mothers' Union serving at the parish, diocesan, national and international levels. Mrs. Calabrese funeral was held in Minto yesterday (April 28).
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.

 

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