The Clarence I knew …
Diocesan Communications
January 29, 2020
by Canon William Thomas Clarence was the most pastoral cleric I have ever known. I met him first as the father of the two
by Canon William Thomas Clarence was the most pastoral cleric I have ever known. I met him first as the father of the two
Clarence Mitchell was my hero. I first met him when I was seven years old. He had just been appointed rector of my home parish
Bishop Clarence Malcolm Mitchell, retired suffragan bishop of the diocese of Niagara, died December 17, 2019. He was 94. “Bishop Clarence was a faithful and
Calling it “one of my most favourite of all the services in our diocese”, Bishop Susan Bell conferred the Order of Niagara on the following
The Church of the Apostles in Guelph welcomed 70 people to enjoy a free Upcycled Dinner. The Upcycled Dinner focused on food waste and food
Members of the Niagara Diocese’s College of Deacons had a wonderful opportunity to meet with our counterparts in the Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches. We
by Archdeacon John Rathbone (Diocesan Archivist) The term “Archives” is broadly defined as “the non-current records of an organization or institution preserved because of their
The Church of our Saviour The Redeemer (Stoney Creek) Observed Remembrance Day recalling those who fought for the freedom of our beloved country, and for
By Sharon Klassen The parish of St. John the Evangelist (Hamilton) held its 20th annual Hallowe’en food drive for St. Matthew’s House. Despite the rain,
by Brian E. Pearson When I left St. Simon’s Church in Oakville they called me the Priest Who Hated Christmas Trees. A word in my
by The Reverend Deacon Roderick McDowell During the Ordination of a Deacon, the Bishop addresses the Ordinand in a section called the Examination. Part of
Inspired, by Rachel Held Evans If the Bible isn’t a science book or an instruction manual, then what is it? What do people mean when
On November 11 I stood at the local cenotaph, with several other area residents. It is something I do every year, wherever I live. But
When Rascal the miniature horse arrives for St. Francis of Assisi’s Blessing of the Animals, you know you are in a rural parish. This very
By Antonio Illas I am honored and blessed to serve in the Diocese of Niagara, ministering to the hardworking Spanish-speaking migrant farmworkers from Mexico and
by Gillian Doucet Campbell The Niagara Diocese of the Anglican Church is situated in some of the most financially generous regions of Ontario. This fact
Bishop Ralph Spence visited Synod in his role as Albion Herald. He presented Bishop Bell with her own set of Arms. In making the presentation,
Our special guest this year was Bishop Bill Cliff. He led Synod in a period of reflection on the gospel story of Jesus walking on