Anne Germond
| Metropolitan of Ontario | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Province | Province of Ontario |
| Diocese | Diocese of Algoma |
| Elected | 10 October 2018 |
| Predecessor | Colin Johnson |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Algoma (2017 to present) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 11 February 2017 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
Anne Germond (born 1960) is a South African-born Anglican bishop. Since October 2018, she has served as Metropolitan of the Province of Ontario and Archbishop of Algoma in the Anglican Church of Canada. She had served as Bishop of Algoma from February 2017 until being made its Archbishop upon election as Metropolitan.
Early life and education
Germond was born in South Africa, and was educated at St. Theresa's School, Johannesburg, a convent Catholic school. She converted from Roman Catholicism to Anglicanism during high school. She and her husband migrated to Canada in 1986.[1]
Ordained ministry
She was elected as the 11th Bishop of Algoma on 14 October 2016, and consecrated and installed on 11 February 2017.[1][2][3][4] On 10 October 2018, she was elected as the next Metropolitan of the Province of Ontario.[5] As Metropolitan, she was also promoted to Archbishop of Algoma.
References
- ^ a b Forget, André (19 October 2016). "Surprise candidate Anne Germond is Algoma's new bishop". Anglican Journal. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Helwig, David (13 February 2017). "The Rt. Rev. Anne Germond installed as 11th Bishop of Algoma". BayToday.ca. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Sudbury woman to become Anglican bishop". Sudbury Star. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Anglicans to consecrate a new Bishop for the Diocese of Algoma". SooToday.com. 1 February 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "BREAKING NEWS!!". The Diocese of Algoma. Anglican Church of Canada. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.