The Anglican Regional Ministry of Saugeen Shores, Tara and Chatsworth is delighted to share the following news!
Bishop Todd Townshend of the Anglican Diocese of Huron (based in London, Ontario) has announced the appointment of Reverend Carrie Irwin as “Canon Catechist” along with six other Anglican Priests within the Diocese of Huron (The Reverend Dr. Grayhame Bowcott, The Reverend Dr. Stephen Hendry, The Reverend Mark Loyal, The Reverend Dr. Gordon Maitland, The Reverend Dr. Preston Parsons and The Reverend Dr. Lisa Wang). These appointments were effective February 19, 2023.
Reverend Carrie has been the Priest in Charge of the Regional Ministry of Saugeen Shores, Tara & Chatsworth for eight years, and the Regional Dean of the Deanery of the Saugeens (encompassing the Anglican churches from the Blue Mountains in the east and Saugeen Shores in the west, and the Bruce Peninsula in the north to Durham in the south) for seven years.
What is a Canon Catechist in the Diocese of Huron?
A catechist is someone who lets the Word of God echo through their life. They often demonstrate a life-long pursuit of the meaning and value of Christian faith in order to help others recognize the gospel in their own lives. The Canon Catechists will have a particular role in striving to share the joy of learning and faith-formation with all. They will also hold special responsibility for recognizing these gifts in lay members of the church, and, fostering this leadership and the catechetical life of the whole people of God.
Reverend Carrie Irwin personifies this definition, as her entire life is dedicated to sharing the joy of Christian learning, faith information, and recognizing the Gospel in everyone she encounters. Reverend Carrie will be formally recognized in her new role and be honoured along with her fellow Canon Catechist appointees at the Huron Diocesan Synod Service (the annual meeting of the Diocese) in London on May 28, 2023.
In the meantime, the congregation honoured Rev. Cannon Irwin at a celebratory service on Sunday, March 5th (2023).
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