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Media release Friday 10 February 2006 Six Anglicans to be ordainedThe Anglican Bishop of Tasmania, the Right Reverend John Harrower OAM, will ordain six people at St David's Cathedral, Hobart, this Saturday, 11 February. Three will be ordained as Priests and three will be ordained as Deacons. Bishop Harrower sees this as another step forward in the life of the Anglican Church in Tasmania. 'I'm excited to be able to commission six new leaders in our local church communities. It's especially pleasing to see the marvellous variety - men and women of many professions and backgrounds.' The ordinands include a former Neurophysiology Technician and commercial fisher, a recently retired manager of the state Education Department's ESL program, two teachers (including one who co-founded the Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre), a former school principal, and a former Education Department administrator. They will be involved in a variety of ministries in Hobart and the Huon - including more traditional parish ministries, pastoral care work, children's and families ministry, and members of local ministry teams. Bishop Harrower said, 'I'm delighted to see them all taking up the challenge of serving their church and local community in these new roles. They bring wide life experiences, and will be a valuable part of the local leadership of the Anglican Church in Tasmania.' The ordination service begins at 10.30am Saturday 11 February, at St David's Cathedral, Murray St, Hobart. Media representatives are welcome to attend. Contact Media Officer - Rev. Stephen Carnaby 0417 343 710 |
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