Martha Holmen has been appointed the diocese’s next director of Communications, beginning her new role on April 13.
Ms. Holmen has served in the communications department since 2014, overseeing the diocese’s social media channels and website. In addition to advising parishes on digital communications, she has supported diocesan initiatives such as Cast the Net and the Season of Spiritual Renewal, led a major website renewal project, written many news stories for The Anglican and produced the bishop’s Christmas and Easter video messages.
“I’m so delighted to be stepping into this role. I’m eager to keep sharing the good news happening in every corner of our diocese, and I’m grateful for the chance to help strengthen the connections that bring our shared story to life,” says Ms. Holmen.
A lifelong Anglican, she has lived in the diocese since 2009 and has been a part of several parish communities, including St. Philip, Etobicoke, St. Martin in-the-Fields, St. James Cathedral and St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff.
“Martha’s deep institutional knowledge, creative vision and steadfast commitment to telling the diocese’s story in ways that build communities of hope and compassion made her the unanimous and joyful choice,” says Varun Balendra, the diocese’s executive director. “Martha will bring renewed energy to our Cast the Net priorities, particularly in digital mission, reconciliation storytelling and parish vitality, while building faithfully on the strong foundation laid by Canon Stuart Mann, who is retiring on June 1.”
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