Mission to Seafarers
Diocesan Communications
February 4, 2020
In 1836 the Reverend John Ashley, looked out his window at the Bristol Channel. There were many steam and sailing ships at anchor and many
In 1836 the Reverend John Ashley, looked out his window at the Bristol Channel. There were many steam and sailing ships at anchor and many
by Lorenzo Cromwell The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara has declared its full support of equal marriage. This expression of unity, gives acknowledgement to
By The Reverend Deacon Janice Maloney-Brooks “For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was
by Laura Arseneau Hunger is all around us. You just can’t always see it. ‘Kay’ moved to Fort Erie to escape an abusive situation and
by Jim Higginson During the Easter season, St. Luke’s, Smithville displays a series of images depicting the Stations of the Cross. When these are taken
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