Bishops of Niagara appoint new Administrators in two parishes

http://www.niagara.anglican.ca/docs/2008/newadministratorsdofn.pdf

[Diocese of Niagara] 22 Feb 2008--In our earlier releases, it was indicated that two parishes in the Diocese of Niagara voted in favour of leaving the Diocese and the Anglican Church of Canada to seek a more conservative leadership. These parishes are St. Hilda’s in Oakville under the pastoral leadership of The Rev. Paul Charbonneau and St. George’s, Lowville, under the pastoral leadership of The Rev. Charles Masters.

It is the Bishop’s responsibility to uphold the unity of the Church and ensure that the laws of the Church and of the land are observed, in order to protect the people of the church and its heritage. To that end, as of Tuesday February 19th, Bishop Spence and Bishop Bird have appointed:

The Rev. Dr. Brian Ruttan as administrator of St. Hilda’s Church in Oakville and
The Rev. Susan Wells as administrator of St. George’s, Lowville.

The previous rectors have been suspended from their responsibilities until further notice.