Chaplains, in all settings, are called to be the symbolic presence of God’s reconciling love and compassion. Many times, in our increasingly secularized society, chaplains are the first contact people have during the crisis of illness, or within the isolation of long-term care facilities, or as students when they learn about world religions.
The Chaplaincy Committee supports chaplains in a variety of capacities, within a wide range of facilities across the Diocese. Our mandate is to promote and advocate for Anglican chaplains throughout the Diocese.
The Chaplaincy Services staff can be reached by email or at 416-363-6021 or 1-800-668-8932:
The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon, Coordinator of Chaplaincy Services, ext. 236
Upcoming Important Dates:
May 3rd, 2012, The Richard Gidney Seminar on Faith and Medicine.
The Chaplaincy Committee of the Diocese is pleased to host a day long seminar exploring Chaplaincy in the 21st Century. The principal speaker will be the Reverend Bruce Pierce, Director of Education of the St. Luke’s Home (hospice) in Cork, Ireland. He will be followed by the Reverend Keirsten Wells, Coordinating Chaplain of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Archbishop Colin Johnson and Dr. Michael Baker, Rose Family Chair in Medicine at the University Heath Network, Toronto General Hospital will respond to the speakers. This event is free to attend, lunch is available to those who register through the Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon at, dgraydon@toronto.anglican.ca .
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