A message from Bishop Andrew

On Saturday 12 December I will ordain the Rev’d Birgitta Rolston (Parish of Central Hawkes Bay) to the priesthood, and Shirley Green (Parish of Gisborne) to the transitional diaconate.  The service will take place in Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, beginning at 11am.   Clergy should attend (alb and red stole).  Please keep Birgitta and Shirley in your prayers as they prepare for their ordination.

Following this year’s ordination discernment round, I am planning to ordain the following people to the transitional diaconate at Pentecost 2027: Angie Smith-Bigwood (Parish of Rotorua), Donald McMenamin (Parish of Gate Pā), and Marg Barsanti (Parish of Holy Trinity Tauranga).  That ordination service is likely to be held on Saturday 15 May, the eve of Pentecost.  Further details will be announced closer to the time.  Please keep Angie, Donald, and Marg in your prayers also.