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Clergy and laity read the radio play of Still Life, directed by the Rev. Canon Michael Burgess.

Evening raises funds for Guest House

The “Music and Murder” event on April 13 in Snell Hall at St. James Cathedral was a huge success thanks to many people. The seed ...
Group shot of clergy and ordinands on the chancel steps of St. James Cathedral.

Special day

Thirty-one Anglicans are confirmed and five are received into the Anglican Communion at the diocesan confirmation service at St. James Cathedral on April 21. They ...
Group photo in St. Mark, Port Hope

Special guests

Anne Oram and the Rev. Johanna Pak of St. Mark, Port Hope are joined by Fletcher Banner (left) and Dean Robert Willis at the church ...
Dean Willis preaches from the pulpit of St. James Cathedral.

Praying for peace

A vigil for peace and justice in the world is held at St. James Cathedral on March 17. The vigil, preceded by a choral Eucharist ...
FaithWorks

It is personal

Thank you! The Diocese of Toronto’s annual FaithWorks campaign raised $1,482,700 in 2023 in support of Anglican-affiliated ministries throughout the Diocese and around the world. ...
Group photo of clergy celebrating silver jubilees.

Clergy honoured for service

Bishop Andrew Asbil presented stoles to clergy celebrating their 25th and 50th years of ordination to the priesthood at the diocese’s annual Blessing of Oils ...
A cricket batter.

All invited to cricket festival

Church teams and individuals are invited to the Anglican Church Cricket Festival (ACCF), held on July 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Creditview ...
The Anglican

Thank you

Thanks to our faithful readers, The Anglican has received $36,148 as its portion of last year’s Anglican Journal Appeal. The appeal is held each year ...
Kids read stories from the Book of Genesis in the Action Bible, a graphic novel rendition of scripture.

Minecraft camp helps kids learn biblical themes

Embarking on a journey where faith meets pixels, seven young people at St. George, Allandale spent their March Break diving into the world of Minecraft ...
Dr. Betsy Moss points to an illumination in the Saint John's Bible while people look on.

Visiting bible makes an impact

A volume of a beautiful bible is enriching the spiritual life of a parish in Toronto’s east end. Thanks to a small area council grant, ...
A poster for The Philadelphia Eleven shows some of the first female priests in the Episcopal Church.

Inspiring film screened in Toronto

On July 29, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first 11 women were ordained priests in The Episcopal Church (TEC). Their journey is the subject of ...
Bishop Victoria Matthews and Bishop Michael Bedford-Jones emerge from St. Paul, Bloor Street after their consecration in 1994.

Bishop’s life a work in progress

Bishop Victoria Matthews gave a candid and moving account of her faith journey at an event marking the 30th anniversary of her ordination to the ...
An illustration of a brick building.

Fundraiser to feature music, murder

In January 2023, the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine launched a major capital campaign called “Home for the Heart” to raise money for the ...
A group photo after the first Spanish mass on Feb. 18.

Spanish mass starts in Barrie

A new congregation taking root in Barrie has joined a growing number of ministries that are connecting with Spanish-speaking people across the diocese. Fueled by ...
Bishop Andrew Asbil administers ashes outside St. James Cathedral.

Taking it outside

Quentin Toderick, a member of St. James Cathedral, receives the imposition of ashes from Bishop Andrew Asbil outside the cathedral on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. ...
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More funds approved for grants program

Synod Council has allocated another $300,000 to the diocese’s Cast and Learn grants program to help parishes find new ways of being church. The program ...
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All invited to vigil for peace in world

St. James Cathedral and the Bishop’s Committee on Interfaith Ministry are hosting a vigil for peace and justice in the world. The vigil and an ...
Headshot of Dean Robert Willis

Distinguished priest to visit diocese

An English priest whose YouTube videos brought hope and joy to thousands of people around the world during the pandemic is visiting the diocese in ...
Group shot of clergy from various Christian denominations.

Unity

Bishop Peter Fenty (front, centre), the Rev. Canon Philip Hobson (the diocese’s ecumenical officer) and the Rev. Canon Susan Climo join representatives from a wide ...
Players from St. Bede's receive a certificate.

Cricket festival set for July

As readers of The Anglican may remember from earlier issues featuring the Anglican Church Cricket Festival, cricket boasts a rich history that is intertwined with ...
Bishop Andrew clasps the hand of Brother David Bryan Hoopes as he installs him as canon.

Bishop installs new canons

Bishop Andrew Asbil installed 12 new honorary canons of St. James Cathedral before a full congregation of friends, family and supporters on Jan. 21. The ...
Headshot of Michael Buttrey in the chancel of St. Clement, Eglinton.

Church hires digital pastor for online community

Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the parish of St. Clement, Eglinton is taking a next step in its exploration of online ...
FaithWorks

FaithWorks campaign keeps ministries funded

FaithWorks raised $1,482,700 last year, ensuring that thousands of people will be cared for in the diocese, across Canada and around the world. Although the ...
Dean Stephen Hance and Jacqui Hance stand on the chancel steps. Jacqui holds a bouquet of flowers.

New Dean gets warm welcome

The Very Rev. Dr. Stephen Hance and his wife Jacqui didn’t have to wait long to get a taste of a Canadian winter. As the ...
FaithWorks

FaithWorks campaign keeps ministries funded

FaithWorks raised $1,482,700 last year, ensuring that thousands of people will be cared for in the diocese, across Canada and around the world. Although the ...
Trans flag drawn in chalk on concrete

Booklet lists transgender-related services

A booklet of resources for ministry with transgender people has been compiled and is available on the Prayer Resources page of the diocese’s website. It ...
A graphic of a clock.

Primate to attend film screening

St. John the Baptist, Norway and the diocese are presenting a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, a documentary about the group of women and their ...
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