Clergy in Motion, July 8
Appointments
- The Rev. Michelle Childs-Ward has been appointed Honorary Assistant of St. Martin in-the-Fields as of June 23, 2025.
- The Rev. Donald Butler has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen, Downsview as of June 29, 2025.
- The Rev. Catherine Desloges has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of Christ Memorial Church, Oshawa as of July 1, 2025.
- The Rev. Ian LaFleur has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Michael the Archangel as of July 1, 2025.
- The Rev. Dr. Lissa Wray Beal has been appointed Honorary Assistant of St. Paul, Bloor Street as of July 2, 2025.
- The Rev. Paige Souter has been appointed Humphrys Chaplain of Trinity College beginning August 18, 2025.
- The Rev. Michael Brain has been appointed Assistant Curate of Christ Church, Brampton beginning September 1, 2025.
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 Campbellford, Hastings & Roseneath
- Parish of Fenelon Falls & Coboconk
- St. Mark, Midland
Please contact Bishop Kevin Robertson for
Parish Selection Committee Process
First Phase – (not yet receiving names):
- St. Stephen, Downsview
Second Phase – (receiving names via Bishop):
- N/A
Third Phase – (no longer receiving names):
- N/A
Other Process
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- Huronia Regional Ministry – Associate Priest – contact Bishop Riscylla Shaw
Ordinations
- The Rev. Becca Whitla will be ordained a priest at St. Stephen in-the-Fields on October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Commissaries
Bishop Andrew Asbil is on sabbatical and summer vacation from May 5 to September 2. Bishop Kevin Robertson has been appointed Commissary while Bishop Andrew is out of the Diocese. During Bishop Kevin’s summer holidays, Bishop Peter Fenty will serve as Commissary.
For matters requiring the Commissary, please contact the Diocesan Bishop’s Office.
