Archbishop Anne Germond

An Advent Message from Archbishop Anne In the year of our Lord 2020

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on December 3, 2020 |

This message in PDF format Dear people of God, What brings hope in hard times? Where is peace when hearts are restless? Where have I experienced joy this year? Where is Christ visible in my life and in others? What love can I give away? These are a few of the questions I’ve been pondering […]

Ministry appointments: St. Philip’s Anglican Church in Chisasibi Quebec

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on November 23, 2020 |

Archbishop Anne Germond is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Gladys Matoush and the Rev. George Matoush as co-incumbents of St. Philip’s Anglican Church in Chisasibi Quebec. This appointment is effective on November 29th 2020 for a two year term. Rev. Gladys and Rev. George presently serve as the incumbents of St. John […]

A personal message from Archbishop Anne Germond

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on September 3, 2020 |

A personal message from Archbishop Anne welcoming us back into the house of the Lord as we prepare to re-open our buildings for in-person worship. Download this file for local use: (right click to save to your hard drive) Standard Definition 360p High Definition 720p High Definition 1080p For more information and resources on the […]

A Letter of Introduction to the Newly Ordained Clergy of Moosonee

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on June 19, 2020 |

The Rev. Diane Hilpert-McIlroy: Mentor and Continuing Education Support June 18th, 2020 “Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundred fold, some sixty, some thirty.” (Matthew 13. 8) Dear Clergy, Greetings to you as we begin the ‘green and growing’ season of Pentecost in the church year which sometimes coincides […]

Statement on Summer plans in the Diocese of Moosonee

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on June 10, 2020 |

Dear friends in Algoma and Moosonee, Every day in the news we are hearing more about the Province of Ontario’s plans to open up in stages, and yesterday Premier Doug Ford made an announcement regarding houses of worship being able to resume services at 30% capacity on June 12th this year. The release of this […]

Sabbath Rest in the Summer of 2020

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on June 5, 2020 |

“Its object is to give humankind relaxation from continuous and unending toil and by refreshing their bodies to send them out renewed into their old activities. A breathing spell enables ordinary people to collect their strength with a stronger force behind them to undertake each of the tasks set before them.” (Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel: […]

On a Summer Sabbath Rest: A letter from the Ontario House of Bishops to the faithful in Christ

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on June 1, 2020 |

Dear friends in Christ, What a true blessing it was to join together from all parts of our vast ecclesiastical province for a special online worship celebration! On the Day of Pentecost we are reminded that God’s love has been poured into our hearts, and we pray for the Holy Spirit to come and renew […]

Food for Risen Bodies: Holy Week and Easter 2020

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on April 6, 2020 |

On that final night, his meal was formal: lamb with bitter leaves of endive, chervil, bread with olive oil and jars of wine. Now on Tiberias’ shores he grills a carp and catfish breakfast on a charcoal fire. This is not hunger, this is resurrection: He eats because he can, and wants to taste the […]

Fasting from the Eucharist—Feasting on the Word

Archbishop Anne Germond | Posted on March 25, 2020 |

Dear friends, In the past week, I have met via teleconference with the Executive Committee of Algoma as well as with Diocesan Leaders and Regional Deans in Moosonee. This week I am meeting via teleconference with clergy, wardens, and treasurers to share information relating to the care of ourselves, each other, and our buildings during […]