Green field with trees and a stone bench

Tri-diocesan talks result in two dioceses deciding to look for new bishops

By Rev. Peter Coolen Published in the Saskatchewan Anglican December 2023 SASKATOON — On Oct.16 and 17, members of the diocesan councils of the three Saskatchewan dioceses—Qu’Appelle, Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan—met at Queen’s House of Retreat in Saskatoon for the second of tri-diocesan meetings. The intent of the meetings was to consider ways in which the … Continued

Bishop of Athabasca with priest and parishioners

Fairview and Lac La Biche parishes reset following adversity and tragedy; emerge with fresh outlook and host of possibilities

Many people wore orange shirts to the 59th Athabasca Synod, on Saturday, September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. We were gathered in a small banquet room of the Chateau Nova Hotel in Peace River for much of the synod, which helped provide a sense of closeness and family, especially at times of worship. The … Continued