Anglican Diocese of Moosonee

Anglican Diocese of Moosonee It is one of the great historic missionary areas of the Anglican Communion and of early Canada with records dating back to 1780.

The Diocese of Moosonee straddles both northern Ontario and Northwestern Quebec covering some 350,000 square miles, second to the Diocese of the Arctic in geographic size. It is an area set in “an almost unbelievable land...of forests and lakes and rivers with mountains and muskeg and desolate tundra” (Olive Mackay Petersen). The southern part of the Diocese is dotted with mines, abandoned, operat

ing and under new development, as well as the lumbering industries, all connected by miles of rail and highway. The northern half of the Diocese is made up of the ancient aboriginal people of the north, mostly of the Cree Nation, with some Ojibway. The history of Moosonee is a colourful one of adventurers, fur-traders, map-makers and missionaries. Early missionaries, including Thomas Vincent, E.A. Watkins, Edmund Peck and John Horden followed the Hudson Bay Company into the area around James Bay to proclaim the Gospel and establish the Church. In 1872 the Diocese of Moosonee was created with John Hordon of Moose Factory as her first Bishop. As the north developed the Diocese grew and changed. Missionary efforts changed from paddling the rivers to riding the rails, to driving the highways to flying the norther skies. The See City of Moosonee today is Timmins, Ontario. From there the ninth Bishop oversees the same vast territory but with many changes, including the challenges brought on by the present economic picture in Canada, the downturn in northern population, and the correctness of the First nations right to self-determination. Today the Church is far different in Canada's north, but continuing with much hope and determination as we welcome new mining and economic development in our area.

More beautiful photographs of the day of rejoicing when Bishop Rod was consecrated the 12th Bishop of Moosonee and liter...
05/31/2025

More beautiful photographs of the day of rejoicing when Bishop Rod was consecrated the 12th Bishop of Moosonee and literally wrapped in the love of the resilent residential school survivors. Photos by Mark Hauser - Diocese of Ontario.

05/30/2025
One of the most moving moments during the consecration service was the presentation to Bishop Rod and Lisa of a beautifu...
05/30/2025

One of the most moving moments during the consecration service was the presentation to Bishop Rod and Lisa of a beautiful handmade quilt. This quilt was given by an organization called ‘Quilts for Survivors’ which makes quilts for survivors of Residential Schools. Their organization is housed at the former St. Paul’s Church in South Porcupine. Thank you for this beautiful gift for our new bishop as we continue the work of healing and reconciliation.

God bless Moosonee. Guard her children, guide her leaders and give her peace.
05/30/2025

God bless Moosonee. Guard her children, guide her leaders and give her peace.

The Rt. Rev. Rod BrantFrancis, 12th Bishop of Moosonee. May your ministry be long, rich and fulfilling. We pray for God’...
05/30/2025

The Rt. Rev. Rod BrantFrancis, 12th Bishop of Moosonee. May your ministry be long, rich and fulfilling. We pray for God’s hand of blessing on Bishop Rod and his wife Lisa and the whole Diocese of Moosonee as they begin a new chapter together.

Moosonee lay readers and clergy who travelled long distances to share in the consecration day. Thank you for representin...
05/30/2025

Moosonee lay readers and clergy who travelled long distances to share in the consecration day. Thank you for representing your communities so well.

Bishop Rod and Lisa BrantFrancis with friends before the consecration at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Timmins on May 28th,...
05/30/2025

Bishop Rod and Lisa BrantFrancis with friends before the consecration at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Timmins on May 28th, 2025.

05/30/2025

Archbishop Fred Hiltz sings about the day of JOY as Bishop Rod is consecrated. Wednesday May 28th, 2025.

Synod decision Diocese of Moosonee June 26th 2024Timmins OntarioDear church,This afternoon members of the Synod of the D...
06/26/2024

Synod decision Diocese of Moosonee

June 26th 2024

Timmins Ontario

Dear church,

This afternoon members of the Synod of the Diocese of Moosonee voted unanimously to return to being a diocese in its own right with a duly elected diocesan bishop resident in Moosonee.

This decision was taken following a period of discussion at Great Chapter meetings in 2020 and in a diocesan Assembly in 2022. It was made through much prayerful reflection and discernment in the months leading up to today’s historic vote.

The matter of returning to being a diocese with a resident bishop was a major part of my Charge to Synod last evening.

After delivering my Charge delegates met in small groups to respond to it with questions and concerns. This morning we listened to a presentation on how we can afford a diocesan bishop.

“Is it time?” We asked.

“Are we ready mentally, spiritually, emotionally?”

This afternoon delegates entered into a time of silent prayer before voting on this motion:

‘Be it now resolved that the Metropolitan and the Synod of the Diocese of Moosonee hereby jointly determine that the Diocese should cease to be a Mission Area and be restored to its former status.’

Once the ballots were counted and the results of the unanimous vote were given we gathered in a circle and offered thanks to God for all that has been, and for all that will be.

‘Glory to God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask for imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the church and in Christ Jesus.’

Thank you for your prayers and support,

+Anne

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