Bishop resigns to pursue parish ministry.Bishop John Hannen has resigned as Bishop of Caledonia to pursue parish ministry at St. Barnabas in Victoria and work with First Nations people. His resignation is effective June 30, 2001, but he will take sabbatical and vacation time starting Feb. 20, he wrote in a pastoral letter Pastoral letters are open letters addressed by a bishop to the clergy or laity of his diocese, or to both, containing either general admonition, instruction or consolation, or directions for behaviour in particular circumstances. dated Dec. 27, 2000. In the letter, which was sent to all congregations in Caledonia, he wrote, "The diocese (needs) to move into the next millennium with a vision and direction appropriate for the changed and changing circumstances of our world." He added, "Given my age (63) and the fact that the diocese and bishop would need to give much time and energy over the next 10-15 years to agree upon and implement such new directions, I deemed it appropriate that I resign so a new bishop could be involved in that development and implementation." In talking about his new parish, he said, "I think I still have a fair bit to offer." In order to continue the affairs of the diocese, Bishop Hannen noted, in a letter sent to the clergy and wardens of the diocese, that Rev. Dean Houghton has been appointed commissary COMMISSARY. An officer whose principal duties are to supply the army with provisions. 2. The Act of April 14, 1818, s. 6, requires that the president, by and with the consent of the senate, shall appoint a commissary general with the rank, pay, and emoluments . His appointment begins Feb. 20 and will last until Archbishop David Crawley David Crawley (born June 20, 1977) is an Irish football player. David was born in Dundalk, Co. Louth and is currently enjoying his second spell with hometown club Dundalk FC in the Eircom League having re-joined from Shelbourne F.C. , metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province Noun 1. ecclesiastical province - the district within the jurisdiction of an archbishop or a metropolitan or one of the territorial divisions of an ecclesiastical order; "the general of the Jesuits has several provinces under him" of British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography and Yukon, appoints an administrator. Mr. Houghton will also continue as parish priest Parish priest may refer to
Bishop Hannen also wrote that Debby Shaw, secretary-treasurer of the diocese and Archdeacon Charles Parslow will join Mr. Houghton on the interim management team. Ms. Shaw will be responsible for the ongoing business of the synod office, Archdeacon Parslow will assist with administration beyond the routine and Mr. Houghton will oversee pastoral and personnel matters, Bishop Hannen said. Born in Winnipeg, Bishop Hannen graduated from McGill University and served as a priest in England before returning to Canada. He was consecrated con·se·crate tr.v. con·se·crat·ed, con·se·crat·ing, con·se·crates 1. To declare or set apart as sacred: consecrate a church. 2. Christianity a. bishop of Caledonia in February, 1981. He and his wife Alana have two daughters. |
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