In 2022, the contracted firm of Heritage Standing delivered a comprehensive report on the significant costs of the maintenance issues facing the Cathedral. Earlier this year the Cathedral and Synod contracted with Source Alliance to undertake a study on the feasibility of funding required renovations. Approximately 45 individuals/couples were interviewed and a report was produced. […]
From our Bishop
Diocese welcomes new clergy with an orientation day
What’s it like working in the Diocese of Fredericton? September 27 was set aside as an orientation day to help five new clerics and one new employee get a snapshot of their roles. The Rev. David Smith (Parish of Grand Manan), the Rev. Robert McLean (Parishes of Fredericton Junction and New Maryland), the Rev. Isabel […]
In Memoriam: Archbishop Claude Miller
Archbishop Claude Miller died on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 after a brief period of illness. The funeral was on Monday, 03 July at 11:00 a.m. in Christ Church Cathedral with a reception following. Visitation was held the previous day, Sunday, 02 July 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral followed by a vigil until 8:45 […]
Celebrate the New Year
Celebrate the New Year in the Cathedral on Sunday, 01 January. Worship at 10:30 a.m. will be followed by Archbishop David Edwards’ New Year’s Day reception. We will also worship at 8:00 a.m. It’s a wonderful way to start 2023 with prayer and festivity! Watch livestreams and recordings on our YouTube channel.
Diocesan Synod held at the Cathedral
On Saturday, 05 November, the 138th Diocesan Synod was held at the Cathedral. Read about the busy and productive day in an article written for the NB Anglican, by Gisele McKnight. Almost 300 attendees prayed together and worked together, considering Bishop David Edwards’ charge which focused on the need for discernment of future ministry. The […]
Thanks from Archbishop Edwards
A letter from Archbishop David Edwards regarding celebrations on the Day of Pentecost and the conclusion of his Pilgrimage through the Archdeaconry of the Fredericton. 10 June 2022 The Most Reverend David Edwards Archbishop of Fredericton 168 Church Street, Fredericton NB E3B 4C9 Phone (506) 459-1801 • [email protected] Christ Church Cathedral 168 Church Street, Fredericton […]
Celebrating the Bishop’s Pilgrimage
On the Day of Pentecost, Sunday, 05 June we celebrated with Archbishop David Edwards the conclusion of his pilgrimage through the Archdeaconry of Fredericton, arriving at the Cathedral just before 2:00 p.m.. A picnic lunch with hot dogs, sandwiches, popcorn and sweets began at about 12:00 noon. About 25 headed across the river to meet […]
Clergy Day Stresses Need for Discernment
The need for discernment in these uncertain times was the theme of an all-day gathering March 30 at Christ Church Cathedral. The event began with the annual Blessing of Oils and Renewal of Vows of Ministry. About 40 listened as Archbishop David Edwards preached about the pandemic, its aftermath and the role of the church […]
This Is a Call to Life: Arusha Call #12
The World Council of Churches’ Conference on World Mission and Evangelism met in Arusha, Tanzania, in March 2018. From this meeting, the more than 1,000 participants, who were all regularly engaged in mission and evangelism, issued the Arusha Call to Discipleship. At our own national church General Synod in 2019, resolution A-129 was passed that […]
Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils
Christ Church Cathedral easily holds 250, but on April 1, Maundy Thursday, about 30 people were present for the Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils. Archbishop David Edwards presided, with Dean Geoffrey Hall assisting. Cheryl Jacobs read the intersessions, while the Rev. Chris Tapera, new rector in the Parish of Bathurst, and Debbie Edwards […]
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