Unique among these relationships is the Canadian Companions of the Diocese of Jerusalem, a national volunteer ministry in Canada drawn together in common concern and support for the well-being of the Church in the land of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection.
Unique among these relationships is the Canadian Companions of the Diocese of Jerusalem, a national volunteer ministry in Canada drawn together in common concern and support for the well-being of the Church in the land of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection.
The Diocese of Algoma and Diocese of Tarime (Anglican Church of Tanzania) have been in a companion relationship since 2014.
Contact: Liz Hamel
705-256-5061 or 705-256-2791
Activities have included:
- Prayer cycle for companion parishes and clergy
- Episcopal visits
- Mission trips
- Fundraising in support of Tarime community projects
The Diocese of Athabasca and Diocese of Ibba (Episcopal Church of Southern Sudan) have been in a companion relationship since 2014.
Contact: The Rt. Rev. David Greenwood
780-624-2767
Activities have included:
- Daily prayer for companion parishes and clergy
- Episcopal visits
- Cathedral to cathedral relationship
The Diocese of Calgary and Diocese of the Windward Islands (Church of the Province of the West Indies) have been in a companion relationship since 2007.
Contact: The Most. Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson
403-243-3673
Activities have included:
- Exchange visits of diocesan Anglican Church Women groups
- Sharing educational resources for ministry
- Supply ministry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Pastoral care in Calgary
The Diocese of Edmonton and Diocese of Buyé (Anglican Church of Burundi) have been in a companion relationship since 2009.
Contact: The Rev. Shelly King
780-439-7344
Activities have included:
- Weekly prayers of the people in Sunday worship
- Parish and ministry twinning
- Fundraising in support of Buyé’s local community projects
The Diocese of Fredericton and Diocese of Ho (Ghana, Church of the Province of West Africa) have been in a companion relationship since 2010.
Activities have included:
- Daily intercessions
- Archdeaconry and parish to parish twinning
- Partnership with Ho and Fredericton Rotary, Mother’s Union, Ho Teaching Hospital for a Mobile Health Clinic, Volta Region
- Networking links between diocesan Mother’s Unions
- Youth camp and choir exchanges
The Diocese of Huron and Diocese of Amazonia (Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil) have been in a companion relationship since 2014.
Contact: The Rev. Stephanie Donaldson
Activities have included:
- Diocesan intercessory prayer
- Exchange delegations of ministry groups
- Solidarity for climate justice and reduction of impacts of extraction industries on Amazon rainforest
- Fundraising in support of local diocesan projects
The Diocese of Montreal and Diocese of Masasi (Anglican Church of Tanzania) have been in a companion relationship since 2008.
Contact: The Rev. Andy O’Donnell
450-524-1355
Activities have included:
- Regular Sunday and diocesan prayer
- Exchange groups
- Parish and diocesan group twinning
- Secondary and theological education for women
The Diocese of New Westminster (DNW) and Diocese of Northern Philippines (Episcopal Church in the Philippines) have been in a companion relationship since 2016.
Contact: The Ven. Douglas Fenton
604-684-6306
Activities have included:
- Weekly prayer and messaging
- Parish twinning
- Delegation exchange visits
- Youth participation in diocesan camp
- Companion participation in DNW Parish Development School and DNW annual mission conference
The Diocese of Ottawa and Diocese of Jerusalem (Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East) have been in a companion relationship since 2009.
Activities have included:
- Diocesan prayer cycle
- Fundraising for diocesan health care ministries in Jerusalem
- Jerusalem Women’s Gathering
The Diocese of Qu’Appelle and Diocese of Lichfield (Church of England) have been linked in companionship since 1887—predating most companion diocese relationships across the Communion.
Contact: The Rev. Winna Martin
Activities have included:
- Weekly prayer
- Episcopal, clergy, lay and youth participation in study and exchange visits, mission conferences and synods
The Territory of the People and Diocese of Montreal have been in a companion relationship since 2008.
Contact: The Rev. Isabel Healy Morrow
250-376-3243
Activities have included:
- Regular prayer and quarterly partnership meetings
- Parish twinning
- Healing and reconciliation
The Diocese of Toronto and Diocese of Brasilia (Igreja Episcopal do Brasil) have been in a companion relationship since 2024.
Contact: Rt. Rev Andrew Asbil
Activities have included:
- Monthly online meetings
- In-person visits
- Online theology day
- Keynote address at diocesan outreach and advocacy conference
The Diocese of Western Newfoundland and Diocese of Southeastern Mexico (Anglican Church of Mexico) have been in a companion relationship since 2024.
Walking alongside the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem in shared learning, prayer, advocacy and support for its ministries.
The Diocese of Montreal and Territory of the People have been in a companion relationship since 2008.
Contact: The Rev. Andy O’Donnell
450-524-1355
Activities have included:
- Regular prayer and quarterly partnership meetings
- Parish twinning
- Healing and reconciliation
The Diocese of Qu’Appelle and Diocese of Muyinga (Anglican Church of Burundi) have been in a companion relationship since 2008.
Contact: The Rev. Winna Martin
Activities have included:
- Regular prayer, correspondence and sharing stories
- Fundraising for development projects: bicycles for pastors, health centre building, emergency aid, COVID-19 safety training
Our covenanted companion relationships are sustained by shared prayer, learning and visits with dioceses in Canada and abroad. To help your diocese build or renew these partnerships, explore the Companion relationship toolbox.
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