Ordination of Father Dara

Ordinations, Inductions and More

Over the past week, Archbishop John Stephens has been busy: visiting St. Hilda's parish in Sechelt, presiding at the induction of Mtr. Amanda Ruston as Rector of St. James, and ordaining four new priests and one transitional deacon.

Read a short article about the induction of Mtr. Amanda Ruston here. The article includes links to photos and live stream recording of the service.

Read about the archbishop's visit to St. Hilda's, Sechelt here.

And finally, view photos of the Dec. 6 Ordinations here, or watch the service here. Congratulations to the newly ordained (L to R in photo above): Rev. Neil Jongbloed, Rev. Sarah Lehman, Rev (deacon) Shawn Bullock, Rev. Dara Crandall and Rev. Claude St-Denis.