Fall 2023
Diocesan Synod – Racism: Listening, Naming, Reconciling
The 164th Diocesan Synod took place in Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, June 17th; the day opened with worship, followed by Bishop Mary’s charge. The ...
Written by
Nicki Hronjak
Bishop’s Message, September 2023
Years ago I read Tales of Kingdom, the first of three books of allegories by David R. Mains and Karen Burton Mains, in which an orphaned boy ...
Written by
Mary Irwin-Gibson
Reflections on a cultural visit to Kanawake -hope for the future
Over the years how many people have crossed the Mercier Bridge and driven along route 132 on the South shore of Montreal and passed by ...
Written by
Ingrid Gellis
My Ninth General Synod – The Joy of Being an Elder!
Privileged to be a delegate to General Synod 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, I was also pleased to be able to share memories and experiences from ...
Written by
Sue Winn
“Under the big, old maple tree”
One of the biggest challenges facing ministry in our rural corner of the Diocese is building a sense of unity and teamwork across the twelve ...
Written by
Tyson Rosberg
Intergenerational Blessing!
The merger of St Mark’s, St. Laurent, and St Peter’s, TMR, in 2019, brought together two very different congregations. One of the friendships that developed ...
Written by
Chris Barrigar
Are we Christians in the world or just at church?
Join Education for Ministry to deepen your Christian faith. Learn how to articulate that faith. Let that faith inspire you into action. EfM is a ...
Written by
Nancy Greene-Gregoire
Growing in Love and Acceptance: Montreal Mission Internship 2023
Montreal Dio was delighted to host a cohort of interns once again this summer for the Montreal Misson Internship (MMI). MMI is a summer internship ...
Written by
Emily Stuchbery
Building community, one faux-ami at a time:
During my time on the Board of Governors for Montreal Dio, I have had the distinct pleasure of participating in College life in a number ...
Written by
Jessica Stillwell
The Bible Story Walk; connecting parishes with their neighbors
The Bible Story Walk pilot project has been up and running throughout the spring and summer of 2023 making its way around several willing and ...
Written by
Lee-Ann Matthews
Save the Date! October 17th
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 at 6 p.m. Petros Restaurant: 234 Laurier Ave. West. You are cordially invited to attend the Mile End Community Mission’s 15th ...
Written by
Linda (Lou) Hachey
Inspired Paths for our Kids
In this crazy fast-paced world filled with harsh realities, constant changes and challenges that are brought to us in never-ending ‘Breaking News’ alerts and alarms ...
Written by
Linda (Lou) Hachey
A Prayer from the Diocesan Representatives
Loving God, maker of all creatures great and small, we thank you for blessing us with companion animals. We are privileged to have the opportunity ...
Written by
Stacey Neale