Cathy joined the Diocesan Synod office in December 2014 as Executive Archdeacon and Secretary of Synod. In July of 2019, she was appointed Episcopal Archdeacon, supporting the diocesan bishop in the areas of discernment for ordination, clergy gatherings, and clergy care. She started as chaplain to the Saint John hospitals in December 2023.
Cathy received her BSc.Eng. (Mechanical) from the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, and her M.Div. (Honours) from Queen's College, NL. She was ordained deacon and priest in 2006 and has served in the Anglican Parishes of Pictou County, Heart's Content and Shediac (sharing in ministry with the Parish of Kent) Co-Rector, Rector, Associate Priest and Coordinator of the Parish as a Community of Faith, respectively.
Cathy lives in Quispamsis where she enjoys riding her Honda Shadow which reminds her of the importance of constantly leaning into God. Connecting with her four great nieces and nephews enables her to welcome all the childlike qualities that reflect an innate sense of the presence of God within one's life.
