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December 10, 2024 The Rev. Thomas Nisbett will resign as rector of the Parish of Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke, effective May 9, to take up a position in the Diocese of Bermuda.
November 5, 2024 The Rev. Canon Wandlyn Snelgrove will resign as rector of the Parish of Fredericton, effective January 31, in order to retire.
October 22, 2024 The Ven. John Matheson's role as Archdeacon of St. Andrews is extended for another year, until October 13, 2025.
October 8, 2024 The Ven. Robert Marsh's s role as Archdeacon of Kingston and the Kennebecasis is extended for another year, until September 30, 2025.
September 17, 2024 The Rev. Canon Gerry Laskey's appointment as Regional Dean of the Deanery of Chaleur-Miramichi is extended for a further three years, to May 31, 2027.
September 10, 2024 The Rev. Deborah Cochran will resign as Deacon in the Parish of Hampton, effective October 1, in order to retire.
August 20, 2024 The Rev. Canon Allen Tapley is reappointed honorary assistant in the shared ministry of the Parishes of St. Mark's, Sussex and Waterford as of September 1.
June 4, 2024 The Rev. Stephen Harnish is appointed rector in shared ministry in the Parish of St. Mary, York, and the Parish of Marysville, effective September 1. He leaves the parishes of Oromocto and Maugerville and Minto and Chipman.
May 21, 2024 The Rev. David Smith, incumbent (p-t) in the Parish of Grand Manan, is appointed Chaplain for the Canadian Council of the Mothers’ Union for the term January 2025 to December 2028 (while the officers of the Canadian Council are located in this diocese).
April 23, 2024 Archbishop David has accepted the resignation of the Rev. Robert Langmaid as rector of the Parish of St. Margaret's, Fredericton, and Regional Dean of Fredericton in order to be placed on leave for service with the Canadian Armed Forces, effective July 31, 2024.
April 2, 2024 Archbishop David has accepted the resignation of the Rev. Nicholas Saulnier as incumbent of the parishes of Marysville, Stanley and St. Mary, York, in order to be placed on leave for service with the Canadian Armed Forces, effective June 14, 2024.
April 2, 2024 Effective April 1, the parishes of Hillsborough Riverside, Moncton, St. Andrews Sunny Brae, St. James and St. Philip's have amalgamated into one under the name, the Parish of the Six Saints. The bishop licenced the Rev. Canon Chris VanBuskirk as rector; the Rev. Rob Salloum as vicar; the Rev. David Alston, the Rev. Normand Dupuis and the Rev. Barbara Haire as deacons; and, the Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks and the Rev. Dr. Daniel Goodwin as honorary assistants in the new parish.
March 19, 2024 The Ven. Paul Ranson is appointed vicar in the shared ministry of the parishes in the Sussex area, with particular responsibility for the churches in the parishes of Waterford and St. Mark's, effective July 1. Paul finishes as rector of the Parish of Douglas and Nashwaaksis and Archdeacon of Fredericton on June 30.
March 19, 2024 The Rev. Daniel McMullen is appointed rector in the shared ministry of the parishes in the Sussex area, with particular responsibility for the churches in the Parish of Sussex, effective July 1.
February 27, 2024 The Rev. Ann Fairweather is appointed bishop's chaplain to retired clergy (and spouses, widows and widowers) on an as-required basis.
February 27, 2024 The Rev. Michael Caines is appointed Regional Dean of the Deanery of Saint John for a three-year term ending February 28, 2027.
January 9, 2024 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. Virginia Wilmhoff, canonically resident in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, to officiate in this diocese, particularly with the Parish of Rothesay.
December 21, 2023 The Rev. Eric Phinney is appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Renforth, effective January 1.
December 12, 2023 The Rev. Canon Keith Osborne is appointed honorary assistant in the Parish of Douglas and Nashwaaksis.
December 5, 2023 The Rev. Maria Shepherdson is appointed rector in the Parish of Richmond and the Parish of Woodstock effective March 1, 2024. Maria is currently rector of the Upper Kennet Churches in the Diocese of Salisbury in the Church of England.
December 5, 2023 Due to changes in staffing in the Bishop's Office, Shawn Branch will take responsibility for the development of vocations and ministry training, in addition to his current duties. His title has changed to Director of Mission and Ministry.
November 21, 2023 The Rev. Elizabeth Wells has been licensed as a deacon (vocational) to serve in the Parish of Westmorland, effective November 15.
November 14, 2023 The Ven. Cathy Laskey is appointed priest and chaplain to the Saint John Regional and St. Joseph’s Hospitals effective December 1. Cathy has been executive archdeacon, and subsequently episcopal archdeacon, with the synod office, for the past nine years.
November 7, 2023 The Rev. Lidvald Haugen-Strand's appointment as interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Westmorland is extended a further year to December 31, 2024.
October 24, 2023 The Rev. Robert Montgomery is appointed Regional Dean of the Deanery of Kingston-Kennebecasis for a three-year term ending October 31, 2026.
October 17, 2023 The Ven. John Matheson's role as Archdeacon of St. Andrews is extended for another year until October 13, 2024.
October 17, 2023 The Ven. Brent Ham's role as Archdeacon of Moncton is extended for another three year term until October 7, 2026.
October 10, 2023 The Rev. Ann Fairweather is appointed interim chaplain at the Saint John Regional and St. Joseph’s Hospitals effective October 16 until a permanent appointment can be made.
September 19, 2023 The Ven. Cathy Laskey is appointed honorary assistant in the Parish of Gondola Point.
September 5, 2023 The Rev. Shirley Noseworthy will transfer her canonical residency to the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, effective September 15.
August 22, 2023 The Rev. (Canon) David Smith is appointed part-time incumbent in the Parish of Grand Manan, effective August 26, following his retirement from full-time ministry in the Diocese of Toronto.
August 22, 2023 The Rev. Isabel Cutler has been licensed as a deacon (vocational) to serve at Christ Church Cathedral. She has transferred to this diocese from the Diocese of Western Newfoundland.
August 22, 2023 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. Captain Mark Sceviour, new Protestant Chaplain at 5 CDSB Gagetown, to officiate at worship services in the diocese during his service at the Base.
August 22, 2023 The Rev. Canon Rod Black is appointed honorary assistant at Christ Church Cathedral.
August 22, 2023 Ellen Kelly, of the Parish of St. Mark (Saint John), has been made a postulant in the diocese.
July 11, 2023 The Rev. Harold Boomer is appointed Upper River Valley Missioner effective September 1, with continued pastoral care responsibility for the parishes of Andover and Denmark.
July 11, 2023 Mr. Kurt Schmidt is appointed Director of Young Adult Formation (p/t) as of July 1, with responsibility primarily for youth in post-secondary studies and connected with our summer camps and as a resource to parishes in young adult faith formation. Kurt is also part-time director of Christian formation at Christ Church Cathedral.
July 4, 2023 The Rev. Canon Allen Tapley is appointed assisting priest in the Parishes of St. Mark, Sussex and Waterford effective July 1 and the Rev. Daniel McMullen is appointed interim rector in the same parishes effective August 1.
June 27, 2023 The Rev. Nicholas Saulnier is appointed incumbent of the Parishes of St. Mary, York, Marysville and Stanley, effective July 1, 2023.
June 20, 2023 Samuel Landry, of the Parish of Rothesay, has been made a postulant in the diocese.
May 30, 2023 The Rev. (Canon) Robert McLean is appointed rector in the shared ministry of the Parish of Fredericton Junction and the Parish of New Maryland, effective September 1. Robert currently serves in the Parish of St. Paul Labrador West and as Mission Canon for Labrador in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
May 30, 2023 The Rev. Canon David Barrett will resign from his position as chaplain to the Saint John Hospitals, effective August 31, in order to retire. He will remain interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Portland.
May 30, 2023 The Rev. Christopher Wanamaker, of Saint John, has transferred his canonical residency to the Diocese of Fredericton from the Diocese of Edmonton and is authorized to officiate at worship services.
May 30, 2023 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. Lynn Rutledge, priest in the Diocese of Maine, to officiate at worship services in the Archdeaconry of St. Andrews during the summer months.
May 2, 2023 The Rev. Jonathan Hallewell will resign from his positions as rector of the Parish of Renforth, effective August 31, to take up a position in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
April 18, 2023 The Rev. Kevin Borthwick and the Rev. Chris Hayes will be installed as Canons of Christ Church Cathedral at the service of Installation and Collation on June 11.
March 28, 2023 The Rev. Dr. Sean Davidson will resign from his positions as rector of the parishes of St. Mark's, Sussex and Waterford, effective July 31, to take up a position in the Diocese of Huron.
March 28, 2023 Deborah Edwards has been appointed Diocesan Representative for the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF).
March 14, 2023 Alan Hall, a member at Christ Church Cathedral, has been made a postulant in the diocese.
March 7, 2023 The Rev. Paul Ranson is appointed a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, effective February 28, and is appointed Archdeacon of Fredericton, effective March 1 for a three-year term.
February 28, 2023 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. Julie Golding Page, canonically resident in the Diocese of Toronto, to officiate at worship services in this diocese.
February 28, 2023 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. Steven Page, canonically resident in the Diocese of Toronto, to officiate at worship services in this diocese.
February 14, 2023 The Ven. Kevin Stockall will resign from his positions as rector of the Parish of St. Mary, York, and priest-in-charge in the Parish of Marysville and the Parish of Stanley, effective June 30, in order to retire. His term as Archdeacon of Fredericton ends February 28.
February 7, 2023 The Rev. Caleb Twinamatsiko is appointed Regional Dean of the Deanery of St. Andrews for a three-year term ending January 31, 2026.
February 7, 2023 Parish development officer and licenced evangelist Shawn Branch has been appointed bishop's liaison to the Archdeaconry of Woodstock, effective immediately, to fill the role of the territorial archdeacon at this time.
January 31, 2023 Archbishop David intends ordain the Rev. Nicholas Saulnier to the priesthood on Sunday, April 30, at 4:00pm in Christ Church Cathedral.
January 31, 2023 The Ven. Perry Cooper's role as Archdeacon of Chatham is extended for another three years until January 31, 2026.
January 24, 2023 The Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove has been appointed honorary assistant in the Parish of Fredericton.
December 20, 2022 The Rev. Canon David Barrett is appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Portland effective January 1.
December 13, 2023 The Parish of Musquash is moved to the Deanery of St. Andrews, the Parish of Lancaster and the Parish of the Nerepis and St. John are moved to the Deanery of Saint John and the Archdeaconry of Saint John, and the "Deanery of Lancaster" is put in abeyance.
December 5, 2022 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. John Firmston, canonically resident in the Diocese of New Westminister, to officiate at worship services in this diocese.
December 5, 2022 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. Ian Betts, a deacon canonically resident in The Episcopal Church, to officiate at worship services in this diocese.
November 21, 2022 The Rev. Paulette Black has been appointed Assistant Priest in the Parish of Fundy and the Lakes.
November 8, 2022 The Rev. Lidvald Haugen-Strand's appointment as interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Westmorland is extended to December 31, 2023.
November 1, 2022 The Rev. Neil Osiowy's appointment as Regional Dean of the Deanery of York is extended for a further three years, to October 31, 2025.
October 4, 2022 The Rev. Dr. Cole Hartin will resign as rector of the Parish of Portland, effective December 24, 2022, to take up a post in the Diocese of Texas.
September 20, 2022 The Rev. Stephen Harnish is extended as Incumbent (priest-in-charge) of the Parish of Minto and Chipman and the Parish of Oromocto and Maugerville for a further two years.
September 13, 2022 The Rev. Rick Cunningham has been appointed Deacon in the Parish of Moncton.
August 30, 2022 The Rev. Canon Leo Martin is appointed Archdeacon of Saint John, effective September 1 for a three-year term.
August 16, 2022 The Rev. Dan McMullen is appointed Associate Priest in the shared ministry of the Parishes of Sussex, Waterford and St. Mark's, effective September 1. He leaves the role of Missioner Priest in the upper Kennebecasis Valley.
August 16, 2022 The Ven. Keith Osborne will resign as Archdeacon of Saint John and Director of Senior Ministry in the Deanery of Saint John, effective August 31.
June 28, 2022 Archbishop David intends to ordain Richard Cunningham, of the Parish of Lancaster, to the diaconate on September 11 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Manawagonish Road, Saint John; and the Rev. Paulette Black to the priesthood on November 20 at Christ Church Cathedral.
June 28, 2022 Anne Walling has given notice of her resignation as diocean PWRDF representative, effective as of the appointment of a replacement.
June 28, 2022 Archbishop David has authorized the Rev. Keith Joyce, canonically resident in the Diocese of Toronto, to officiate at worship services in this diocese.
June 14, 2022 The Rev. Nicholas Saulnier is appointed Deacon in the parishes of Marysville, St. Mary, York and Stanley.
June 14, 2022 Michael Briggs has given notice of his resignation as diocesan Stewardship Officer, effective August 31.
May 24, 2022 The Rev. Canon Jon Lownds has been appointed Diocesan Registrar, effective May 19.
May 10, 2022 The Rev. Canon Fran Bedell's appointment as Regional Dean of the Deanery of Woodstock is extended for a further three years, to April 30, 2025.
April 26, 2022 The Rev. Shirley Noseworthy will resign as rector of the Parish of Woodstock, effective October 1, 2022, in order to retire.
April 26, 2022 The Rev. Dr. Sean Davidson is appointed rector of the Parish of Sussex in a shared ministry arrangement with the Parishes of Waterford and St. Mark's.
April 26, 2022 The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks will conclude her interim appointment with the Parish of St. James, Moncton, on July 31, 2022 (now changed to August 14).
April 12, 2022 The Rev. Chris Hayes’ appointment as Regional Dean of the Deanery of Shediac is extended for a further three years, to April 15, 2025.
March 29, 2022 Captain Nicholas Saulnier, of the Parish of Moncton, will be ordained deacon on Saturday, June 11, at 2:00 pm at St. George's in Moncton.
March 29, 2022 The Rev. Lidvald Haugen-Strand's appointment as interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Westmorland is extended to December 31, 2022.
March 22, 2022 The Rev. Canon Thomas A. Smith will resign as diocesan registrar as of Easter. Archbishop David extends thanks and appreciation to Tom for his close to 33 years of service in this role.
March 22, 2022 The Ven. Kevin Stockall is appointed interim incumbent (priest-in-charge) of the Parish of Stanley.
March 22, 2022 The Rev. Canon Richard Steeves has been appointed honorary assistant in the Parish of Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke.
February 22, 2022 The Rev. Ann Fairweather has been appointed honorary assistant in the Parish of Coldbrook - St. Mary.
January 18, 2022 The Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove will resign as incumbent of the Parish of New Maryland (with shared ministry in the Parish of Fredericton Junction), effective May 31, 2022.
January 18, 2022 The Rev. Canon Sandy MacPherson has been appointed honorary assistant in the Parish of Chatham.
January 18, 2022 The Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks' appointment as incumbent in the Parish of St. James, Moncton, has been extended to July 31, 2022. She will end her service in this parish then.