Gov. Gen. Clarkson and Mr. Saul to speak to bishops, spouses: life as an Anglican couple.Governor General Adrienne Clarkson Adrienne Louise Clarkson (née Poy) (Chinese: 伍冰枝; Pinyin: Wǔ Bīngzhī and her husband, writer John Ralston Saul John Ralston Saul, CC , Ph.D (born June 19, 1947) is a Canadian author and essayist. As an essayist Saul is particularly known for his commentaries on the nature of individualism, citizenship and the public good; the failures of manager-, or more precisely technocrat-, led , will share their perspectives as Anglicans, national figures and husband and wife at the Anglican church's spring meeting of bishops, April 27-May 1 in Niagara Falls Niagara Falls, waterfall, United States and Canada Niagara Falls, in the Niagara River, W N.Y. and S Ont., Canada; one of the most famous spectacles in North America. The falls are on the international line between the cities of Niagara Falls, N.Y. , Ont. Canadian bishops meet in spring and fall to discuss and act upon national church matters. Every three years, spouses are invited to discuss the joys and strains of the episcopal life at what is called the "house (of bishops) and spouse" retreat. Ms. Clarkson and Mr. Saul will "be offering leadership" in four sessions concerning "what they have been learning across the country, faith and public life, what is community and how can we belong together," said Canon Gordon Light, principal secretary to the primate. The retreat is private, he said. As part of their participation in the spring meetings, the vice-regal couple will attend church on Sunday, April 29, at St. Mark's St. Mark's could refer to:
The vice-regal couple was invited to house of bishops by the primate, Archbishop Michael Peers, a personal friend who presided at their Toronto wedding in July, 1999. When Ms. Clarkson was appointed governor-general, she included Anglican symbols in her coat of arms coat of arms: see blazonry and heraldry. coat of arms or shield of arms Heraldic device dating to the 12th century in Europe. It was originally a cloth tunic worn over or in place of armour to establish identity in battle. . She has twice been honorary spokeswoman for the annual Anglican Journal appeal. |
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