Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am writing today to discuss the diocesan protocol utilized when we face situations where the risk of infectious disease transmission is in a particularly elevated state. The current COVID-19 (Corona) virus spread has raised these concerns. The following recommendations are to be utilized across the diocese during this [...]

The influenza season is upon us and the most recent strain (Novel Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV) is a global health emergency (World Health Organization, January 30, 2020). We would like to encourage all clergy and parishioners to pay attention to their personal health and sanitary habits. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending worship and [...]

Anglican Video/Anglican Church of Canada has launched a new podcast series titled: Sacred Teachings, Wisdom of the Land. In the first episode Archbishop Mark MacDonald talks about St. Francis of Assisi, and why we should love all creatures…[listen now]. click on title

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 [...]

We celebrated the years of faithful service that Penny has given to our Church. We are all sad to see her go and wish her well in her new position with Hospice.

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 [...]