Supper Club Spaghetti Dinner
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Let’s gather to share a simple meal!
"Give us today our daily bread." Matthew 6:11
We would love for you to join us for a simple evening of community, conversation, friendship, and food.
📅 When: Thursday, June 19th, 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Where: Anglican Diocese of Montreal
1444 Union Avenue, 2nd Floor
Please confirm by Tuesday, June 17
No previous Supper Club experience needed—just come hungry and open to connecting.
Everyone is welcome!
RSVP: Text or email at 514-953-4060
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Announcement / Annonce
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Election of a Coadjutor Bishop for the Anglican Diocese of Montreal
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal convened to elect a Coadjutor Bishop to succeed the Rt. Rev. Mary Irwin-Gibson, who will be retiring later this year.
The Synod considered a slate of seven candidates. On the 5th ballot, in accordance with the Canons of the Diocese, the Synod elected The Ven. Dr. Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu as Coadjutor Bishop-Elect.
The Coadjutor Bishop-elect currently serves as the Priest-in-Charge of the Église de la Nativité, Rosemère and the Parish of St. Simon & St. Bartholomew, Laval. He also currently serves as the Archdeacon of St. Andrews. Victor-David is married to Brigitte and they have three children.
The consecration of the Coadjutor Bishop will take place later this year. Upon Bishop Irwin-Gibson’s retirement, the Coadjutor Bishop-elect will be installed as the 13th Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
Élection d'un évêque coadjuteur pour le diocèse anglican de Montréal
Le samedi 3 mai, le Synode du diocèse anglican de Montréal s'est réuni pour élire un évêque coadjuteur qui succédera à la très révérende Mary Irwin-Gibson, qui prendra sa retraite plus tard cette année.
Le Synode a examiné une liste de sept candidats. Au cinquième tour de scrutin, conformément aux canons du diocèse, le Synode a élu le vénérable Dr. Victor-David Mbuyi Bipungu en tant qu'évêque coadjuteur.
L'évêque coadjuteur élu est actuellement prêtre responsable de l'Église de la Nativité, à Rosemère, et de la paroisse St-Simon et St-Barthélemy, à Laval. Il est également archidiacre de St. Andrews. Victor-David est marié à Brigitte et ils ont trois enfants.
La consécration de l'évêque coadjuteur aura lieu plus tard cette année. À la retraite de Mgr Irwin-Gibson, l'évêque coadjuteur élu sera installé comme 13e évêque du diocèse anglican de Montréal.
The Anglican Foundation has officially launched two Say Yes! to Kids campaigns in the Diocese of Montreal, both supporting dynamic youth-focused ministries
/The Anglican Foundation has officially launched two Say Yes! to Kids campaigns in the Diocese of Montreal, both supporting dynamic youth-focused ministries
Mile-End Mission – A Nature Mission: Raising funds to send children from the Mile-End community to Quebec Lodge Outdoor Centre, giving them a life-changing opportunity to experience nature, community, and growth.
🔗 Mile-End Mission Campaign Page
Phoenix Community Projects – Empowering Spaces for Kids: Supporting programs based at Margaret's of Antioch in St. Hubert, offering leadership development, community-building, and creativity through Kids Club, Play Like a Girl, and Summer Day Camp.
🔗 Phoenix Community Projects
Art Workshop inspired by The Lord's Prayer
/On Saturday, April 12th we hosted an all ages, family Art Workshop inspired by The Lord’s Prayer. To learn more or to participate in our next opportunity contact us!
Safe Church Policy to be Reviewed by Diocesan Council Following Episcopal Election
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As members of the Christian community within the Anglican Diocese of Montreal, we affirm the dignity and worth of all persons. Through our baptism as Christians, we have committed ourselves to following the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In this commitment we have willingly and knowingly entered into a “Covenant Relationship”, and are committed to making the diocese of Montreal safe(r). The Diocese, through Diocesan Council, is looking at reviewing our existing safe church protocol to ensure that our policy evolves and reflects best practices.
This is the first time that the diocese has used Canon 1 since its revision following the last episcopal election. Diocesan Council intends to review Canon 1 following the election to better understand how the process under the revisions was exercised, the challenges the Search Committee faced, identify gaps in both process and policy, areas of concern, what needs the Search Committee encountered, and make any necessary changes.
The Diocese of Montreal affirms its commitment to the church being a safe space where we understand safeguarding as a necessary and vital component of each of our lives as members of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
For more information about the existing Safe Church process click here
Job Opportunity
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The Bishop of Montreal invites applications for the position of Incumbent of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Pierrefonds. This is a part-time position.
St. Michael and All Angels is a vibrant parish in the West-Island of the City of Montreal in the borough of Pierrefonds/Roxboro about a half-hour West of Downtown Montreal. The bishop is looking to appoint a priest to serve the parish as it continues to grow in their sense of mission and purpose, a priest who will be an enabler to assist and encourage all members in their ministry, a priest who will share God’s welcome and be inclusive to all, a priest who is prayerful and Spirit led. Interested applicants, with their bishop’s permission, may submit their (1) letter of permission, (2) cover letter indicating why they feel called to this ministry and (3) a CV, to the Bishop's Office.
Please see the parish profile for more information.
2025 Lent / Easter Bishop's Message (Anglican Montreal) / Carême/Pâques 2025
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photo by Janet Best
Lent/Easter 2025
This issue of the Anglican Montreal contains the names of the individuals whom the search committee has presented as candidates for coadjutor bishop – the person who will take over when I retire in October of this year. I am grateful to all who have prayerfully and faithfully offered their candidacy. It is not easy to allow one’s name to go forward, to be examined and interviewed and discerned; to be willing to be chosen and uprooted, or discerned as not the right person for now.
I well remember the elections of Bishops Reginald Hollis, Andrew Hutchison, Barry Clarke, and Michael Oulton (Ontario). Each time there is a new bishop to be elected, it is a time of anxious waiting, of anticipating changes – both hoped for, and perhaps feared. It is also God’s opportunity for us as a diocese as we anticipate fresh leadership and new energy and ideas.
The whole process around the election needs to be surrounded with prayer and with the hope and faith that God is with us, leading and guiding us, nudging us and inspiring the church to discern God’s choice of our next bishop. Please be part of this preparation even if you are not a Synod delegate. Make it part of your Lenten discipline, seeking God’s grace and renewal for our diocese.
Delegates to Synod will meet on May 3rd to vote for the person they feel is called to this ministry. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to help our Synod choose. Pray for all the candidates and for their families as they stay open and available to God’s call.
The Easter gospel reminds us that the disciples faced an uncertain and frightening future after Jesus was crucified and his body went missing from the tomb. They gathered behind locked doors for fear of what could happen to them. And into that very room, Jesus appeared and brought peace and the call to go out and serve in Christ’s name: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” John 20:21
We may be finding the pace of change in our world, our country and our church disruptive and fearful. But we remain a church which has promised to serve Christ as faithfully as we know how, even when we are uncertain about what comes next. God will be with us throughout this journey.
+Mary
Carême/Pâques 2025
Ce numéro du journal Anglican Montréal contient les noms des personnes que le comité de recherche a présentées comme candidats au poste d’évêque coadjuteur – la personne qui prendra la relève lorsque je prendrai ma retraite en octobre de cette année. Je suis reconnaissante à tous ceux et celles qui, dans la prière et la foi, ont proposé leur candidature. Il n’est pas facile de permettre à son nom d’être mis en avant, d’être examiné, interviewé et discerné ; d’accepter d’être choisi et déraciné, ou d’être perçu comme n’étant pas la bonne personne pour le moment.
Je me souviens très bien des élections des évêques Reginald Hollis, Andrew Hutchison, Barry Clarke et Michael Oulton (Ontario). Chaque fois qu’un nouvel évêque doit être élu, c’est une période d’attente anxieuse, d’anticipation de changements – à la fois espérés et peut-être redoutés. C’est aussi l’occasion pour Dieu de nous offrir, en tant que diocèse, un nouveau leadership, une nouvelle énergie et de nouvelles idées.
Tout le processus entourant l’élection doit être entouré de prière, d’espoir et de foi que Dieu est avec nous, qu’il nous conduit et nous guide, qu’il nous pousse et qu’il inspire l’Église à discerner son choix pour notre prochain évêque. Participez à cette préparation, même si vous n’êtes pas délégué au Synode. Intégrez-la à votre discipline de carême, en recherchant la grâce et le renouveau de Dieu pour notre diocèse.
Les délégués au Synode se réuniront le 3 mai pour voter pour la personne qu’ils estiment être appelée à ce ministère. Merci de prier pour que l’Esprit Saint aide notre Synode à faire son choix. Priez pour tous les candidats et pour leurs familles afin qu’ils restent ouverts et disponibles à l’appel de Dieu.
L’évangile de Pâques nous rappelle que les disciples ont été confrontés à un avenir incertain et effrayant après la crucifixion de Jésus et la disparition de son corps du tombeau. Ils se réunissaient derrière des portes fermées à clé par crainte de ce qui pourrait leur arriver. Dans cette même pièce, Jésus est apparu et a apporté la paix et l’appel à sortir et à servir au nom du Christ : « La paix soit avec vous. Comme le Père m’a envoyé, moi aussi je vous envoie. » Jean 20:21
Le rythme des changements dans notre monde, notre pays et notre Église peut nous perturber et nous effrayer. Mais nous restons une Église qui a promis de servir le Christ aussi fidèlement que nous le savons, même si nous sommes incertains de ce qui nous attend. Dieu sera avec nous tout au long de ce voyage.
+Mary
