Our Administrative Staff

Alison D'Atri is Secretary to the Diocesan Bishop. As secretary to the bishop, she is responsible in providing their administrative support. Directed by the bishop, Alisonprepares documents pertaining to ordinations and other episcopal appointments. She also provides support to Human Resources including: interim/transitional ministries, the appointment process, ordinations and retreats. Alison is the keeper of the bishop's itinerary, on a daily and yearly basis. News for the "People Column" -- Niagara Anglican - may be directed to her for inclusion in the monthly column by contacting her at Cathedral Place (905) 527-1316 (ext. 310) or click here to send an email.

The Rev’d Canon Terry DeForest is Vision Advocate and Coordinator for Excellence in Ministry on a half-time basis.  Working to assist in animating and promoting engagement with our diocesan vision, Terry supports all diocesan Vision Groups and works particularly with the Outstanding Leadership for Ministry Group.  He assists in developing, implementing and reviewing mutual ministry covenants between the Bishop, clergy and lay leaders across the diocese.  He coordinates teams of volunteer covenant and transition consultants; facilitates excellence in ministry training; and assists & advises with respect to various human resources policies and practices.  His “normal” office availability at Cathedral Place is Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (1:30 – 5 p.m.) and Wednesdays (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.).  Terry can be contacted at 905-527-1316 ext. 340 or click here to send an email.

The Reverend Bill Mous is the Coordinator of Social Justice. In this role, Bill has responsibility for equipping and animating people and parishes in our diocese to discern and prophetically respond to social justice issues in their neighbourhoods, communities and world.  Bill is a point of connection for social justice committees and groups, represents the diocese on partner boards and coalitions, supports Bishop Michael in his advocacy work, implements diocesan social justice initiatives and provides resources and training to parishes. He is available for consultation, workshops and preaching related to social justice ministries.  You can reach Bill at 905-527-1316 ext. 330 or click here to send an email..

The Reverend Canon Marni Nancekivell is Secretary of Synod and the Coordinator for Safe Church, Volunteer Management & Screening. If you have questions or concerns with regard to Synod meetings, Synod Council or the Canons of the Diocese, Marni can be reached at 905-527-1316 extension 390 or click here to send an email. Marni works closely with Karen Nowicki, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of Synod, who may also be contacted regarding Synod issues.  Karen may be reached at extension 380 or click here to send an emai.  Volunteer Management & Screening inquiries may be directed to Marni or Jane Wyse.  Jane may be reached at extension 420 or click here to send an email..

Karen Nowicki is the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Officer of the diocese.  Karen has been with the diocese since August of 1998 and also fulfills the role of Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of Synod, which includes Synod Council and the annual meeting of Synod.  She is also the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Stewardship and Financial Development and the Director of Outreach.  Stewardship and Financial Development includes the areas of Planned Giving, Narrative Budgeting, Capital Fundraising and the Year Round Stewardship Program.  She is the staff support to the Outreach Committee, which includes Partners in Mission, Social Justice, Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund and Refugee Sponsorship.  She is the staff support to the Bishop’s Advisory Committee on Church Buildings and the Bishop’s Decennial Inspection Committee.  Karen is also the Registrar to the Bishop's Company.  You may contact Karen at the Diocesan Resource Cente (905) 527- 1316 (ext. 380) or click here to send an email.

The Venerable Michael Patterson serves as Executive officer of the diocese and in that capacity, he shares with the Bishop many diocesan responsiblities. He has served as the Director of Evangelism since August 1, 2003. Please contact Michael at Cathedral Place (905)527-1316 x 257 or click here to send an email.

John Rathbone has been the Diocesan Archivist since 1993. This is a part-time position, as he is retired from full-time ministry. There is an office at Cathedral Place and messages can be left on the voice mail. As Archivist, John is responsible for all parish and diocesan registers and records, their safekeeping, preservation and access. Most are now kept at McMaster University, but are readily accessible as are copies made for parish use. John has been a priest in Niagara since 1959 and is familiar with all parishes and their histories. For any help in this regard, please contact John at Cathedral Place (905) 527-1316 (ext. 450) or click here to send an email.

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