Clergy in Motion, April 14
Appointments
- The Rev. Canon Michael Burgess has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Peter and St. Simon the Apostle beginning May 11, 2026.
Vacant Incumbencies
Clergy from outside the diocese with the permission of their bishop may apply through the Diocesan Executive Assistant, Canon Mary Conliffe.
Bishop’s Direct Appointment Process – (receiving names):
Please contact Bishop Riscylla Shaw for
- Parish of Bobcaygeon, Dunsford and Burnt River
- Parish of Campbellford, Hastings & Roseneath
- St. George, Haliburton
- St. Mark, Port Hope
Parish Selection Committee Process
First Phase – (not yet receiving names):
- Resurrection
Second Phase – (receiving names via Bishop):
- N/A
Third Phase – (no longer receiving names):
- St. Andrew, Alliston
- St. Stephen, Downsview
Ordinations
- The following individuals will be ordained transitional deacons at St. James Cathedral on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:30pm:
- Jonathan Kang
- Christine Lambert
- Grace Rockett
- The Rev. Denise Byard will be ordained a priest at St. Luke, Peterborough on May 16, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Celebrations of New Ministry
- The Rev. Diane Lee – Priest-in-Charge of St. Peter, Oshawa – April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm.
- The Rev. Johanna Pak – Priest-in-Charge of St. Paul, Uxbridge – April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm.
- The Rev. Franklin Morales – Priest-in-Charge of Christ Memorial Church, Oshawa – May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm.
- The Rev. Samuel Fayomi – Associate Priest of Regional Ministry of Huronia at St. James, Orillia – June 6, 2026 at 2:00pm.
- The Rev. Louise Dightam – Incumbent of St. Barnabas, Chester – June 7, 2026 at 4:00pm.
- The Rev. Ravi Kalison – Incumbent of Christ Church, Scarborough – June 21, 2026 at 4:00pm.
