Presided over by the Primate, the Anglican Church of Canada is part of the world-wide Anglican Communion. Our Diocese embraces more than 80 parishes and over 130 local congregations within ten deaneries. Clergy, appointed by the Bishop in consultation with parishioners, serve the parishes. The ministry of a parish is the responsibility of all its members. The Parish Corporation, consisting of the incumbent priest and wardens, oversees this ministry in consultation with a Parish Council and in concert with diocesan undertakings and objectives.
Vestry is the parish general meeting which occurs at least annually.
The ten deaneries of our Diocese are organized principally on geographical divisions. Each deanery has a Regional Dean, nominated by the clergy and appointed by the Bishop. Among other duties the Regional Dean chairs the deanery meetings. Archdeacons Archdeacons are appointed by the Bishop to assist in the supervision of Parishes and the management of the Diocese. They play an important role in the work of the Bishop's committee responsible for the appointment of clergy.