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Clergy in Motion – August 4

Clergy in Motion, August 4

Appointments

  • The Rev. Debbie Dennis has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of North Essa: Christ Church-St. Jude, Ivy and St. George Utopia as of August 1, 2026.
  • The Rev. John Runza has been appointed Incumbent of St. John the Baptist, Lakefield beginning September 1, 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 Selection Committee Process

First Phase – (not yet receiving names):

  • Resurrection

Second Phase –  (receiving names via Bishop):

  • N/A

Third Phase –  (no longer receiving names):

  • N/A

Celebrations of New Ministry

  • The Rev. Yohan Dumpala – Incumbent of Grace Church in Scarborough – October 4, 2026 at 10:00am.
  • The Rev. Alexandra McIntosh – Incumbent of St. George on Yonge – October 25, 2026 at 4:00pm.
  • The Rev. Jacob Cunliffe – Incumbent of St. Andrew, Scarborough – November 8, 2026 at 10:00am.

Commissaries

Bishop Kevin Robertson is on sabbatical and summer vacation from June 12 to October 12 and Bishop Andrew Asbil will be on summer vacation from July 20 until August 25. Dean Stephen Hance has been appointed Commissary from August 1 – 25 while Bishop Andrew is out of the Diocese. For matters requiring the Commissary, please contact the Diocesan Bishop’s Office.