Archbishop Anne Germond

Christmas greetings from Johannesburg South Africa, where I have been for the last few weeks. This is probably the only time in my episcopacy that I will bring a Christmas message from the country of my birth. It is very strange being back here at this time of the year after so many years away. […]

Dear friends in Algoma and Moosonee, My siblings, Paul, and Helen, and I would like to thank you for the many messages of condolence that we have received from you over the last two weeks, since our mother Nora died. People of faith know how to reach out and care for one another in their […]

This message in PDF format November 30th, 2022 Advent greetings dear friends, in the name of the One we are waiting for: Emmanuel, God with us. It’s dark in Johannesburg as I work by the light of a battery – operated lamp.  Mum’s residence and the surrounding area is in the middle of a period […]

Download this letter in PDF format Dear saints of the church in Algoma and Moosonee, Greetings to you from Mount Carmel in Niagara Falls where the National House of Bishops is wrapping up its fall meeting.  This has been a full week with intense and rich conversations and discussions about The Lambeth Conference, and the […]

This letter in PDF format October 2022  “It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord” (Psalm 92.1a) Dear friends in Christ, Sending warm wishes from our home and hearts to yours this Thanksgiving weekend. May the beauty of the season and the love of family and friends surround you as you count […]

May 8th is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday or Vocations Sunday. In John’s Gospel, Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who knows us and calls us by name, and who loves us and guides us along life’s way. It is a blessing for each of us to be known and loved by the Good Shepherd.

This document in PDF format “So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” (John 13.14) Dear friends in Christ, We will tend time this week as we make our way through the ancient Triduum of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, culminating in […]

This depiction of the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary hangs in the Lady Chapel at St. James Anglican Church in Stratford Ontario. It was created by aparishioner, Laurie Richardson. I received this photo of it in a Christmas card this year. “Love came down at Christmas, love all lovely, Love divine; Love was born […]