Doors Open to Creatures Great & Small

Doors Open to Creatures Great & Small

As part of Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie, Bishophurst — the historic residence of the Bishop of Algoma — will host a Pet Blessing Ceremony on Saturday, October 4 from 1–3 p.m. Archbishop Anne Germond will offer blessings to pets brought by community members. Tours of Bishophurst run from 10

Algoma Anglican Weekly News

The Diocese of Algoma has launched a fall subscription campaign to grow the Algoma Anglican Weekly News from 600 to 2,000 subscribers by the end of 2025. Archbishop Anne Germond encourages every parish to share the newsletter as a weekly touchpoint, strengthening community and sharing stories of faith across Algoma.

New Resource for Lay Readers

As part of the 2025 Lay Readers’ Conference, Archbishop Anne Germond and the Rev. Joan Locke led an Instructed Eucharist. The service, now available on YouTube, offers commentary woven into the liturgy and is a valuable tool for training and educating Lay Readers and others who want to deepen their

2025 Lay Readers’ Conference

Lay Readers from every deanery gathered at Christ Church, North Bay for the 2025 Lay Readers’ Conference. Highlights included a Fireside Chat with Bishop Rod BrantFrancis and Rev. Jason Tripp, formation sessions, and the dedication of the Survivors’ Flag—gifted to the Diocese of Moosonee as a sign of friendship and