While we here in Canada sit in a holding pattern, uncertain about whether we will be able to join an Ordinariate, our ecclesial and spiritual life moves on.
We still hope to become part of the Catholic Church and we remain loyal to Archbishop John Hepworth who, as our primate, shepherded us all to this point.
We had asked for corporate reunion and we thought the Apostolic Constitution offered it to us. Maybe we are coasting to a colossal disappointment. Maybe we will experience a eucatastrophe. I have this amazing sense of peace that does not come from this world.
Today, in a joyous celebration, Bishop Carl Reid ordained Michael Trolly and Glenn Galenkamp to the diaconate. We had a glorious Mass that began with an amazing sermon by Fr. Doug Hayman, who spoke about how the deacon represents Christ as servant. His face literally shone as he spoke.
- Deacon Michael Trolly, Bishop Carl Reid and behind in between Fr. Doug Hayman
We had clergy joining us from across the country: Dean Shane Janzen from Victoria, Fr. Colin O'Rourke from Calgary, Fr. Jim Tilley from Oshawa, Fr. Douglas Nicholson from Montreal and Fr. Kipling Cooper from Barrhaven. How like a family we are across the country. It's a shame that some want to see us disintegrated.
- Deacon Glenn Galenkamp is to the right of Bishop Carl Reid
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