Diocese of Ontario parishes donate to Cyclone Idai relief In the spring of 2019 PWRDF responded to two ACT Alliance emergency appeals for Cyclone Idai relief with an initial pledge of $30,000 for Mozambique and $20,000 for Zimbabwe. Cyclone Idai caused loss of life, destruction of property and displacement in the two countries as well [...]

Pastoral Guidelines for Same-Sex Marriages In The Anglican Diocese of Ontario Preamble The following guidelines are presented in order to offer a generous pastoral response to those within committed same-sex relationships who are seeking marriage in the Church.The document “This Holy Estate”, The Report of the Commission on the Marriage Canon of the Anglican Church [...]

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund About Our Work & Impact Get Involved News World of Gifts PWRDF among 100 best Canadian charities: Maclean’s October 28, 2019 By Janice Biehn PWRDF has been chosen by Maclean’s magazine as one of the 100 best Canadian charities for 2020. To be considered for the Maclean’s list, [...]

Dear Friends, I am writing further to my letter to the diocese sent during General Synod following the vote on changes to the Marriage Canon that would allow for the marriage of same sex couples. Since the motion to change the marriage canon passed first reading at General Synod in 2016, we have been engaged [...]

Bishops By André Forget on October, 03 2016 Archbishop Fred Hiltz defends the process that brought the same-sex marriage decision to General Synod 2016, in a letter addressed to dissenting bishops. Photo: André Forget In a written response to a statement issued by seven Canadian bishops expressing their dissent from General Synod’s decision to move toward solemnizing same-sex marriages, Archbishop [...]

THIS IS A COMMITTEE FORMED TO BRING A SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILY TO NORTH HASTINGS. FUNDS RAISED FROM THIS PROJECT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE REFUGEE FAMILY, AND ALSO HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY HERE IN OUR OWN COMMUNITY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT THIS INITIATIVE, CHEQUES CAN BE [...]

Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, July 12, 2016 5:10PM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, July 12, 2016 5:49PM EDT TORONTO — Questions about the integrity of the voting process in which Anglicans narrowly rejected a resolution to allow same-sex marriage emerged Tuesday, leading to a stunning reversal of the result that had caused anguish [...]

Dear Friends Many of you will have watched the CTV W5 investigative report regarding allegations of abuse at Grenville Christian College, a former private boarding school near Brockville. The pain of those who spoke out is heartbreaking. The alleged involvement of priests ordained in the Anglican Church makes this even more disturbing. The campus had [...]

New Group – OSISS The Operational Stress Injury Social Support program provides peer and other support to Canadian Forces personnel, Veterans and their families. A new group is starting up in Bancroft and will meet at St John’s. If you know someone who would benefit, please speak to Father Jonathon. For more info visit www.osiss.ca [...]