The diocese’s deacons, diaconal candidates and Bishop Riscylla Shaw (far right) gather at St. Matthew the Apostle, Oriole on April 5. The day included a renewal of vows, updates on the activities of deacons in the diocese and across Canada, small group discussions about opportunities and challenges, networking and a discussion about the roles of deacons and the ways they contribute to the life of the Church and the wider community.
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