Cathedral Operations

CATHEDRAL COUNCIL 2026-2027

  • Joan Bubbs
  • Marilyn Carpenter, Incumbent’s Warden
  • Michael Carten
  • Alan Clay, People’s Warden
  • David Crest, Treasurer and Lay Member of Diocesan Synod
  • Charlotte Hardy, Lay Member of Diocesan Synod
  • The Rev’d Rita Harrison, Pastoral Vicar
  • Miriam King
  • Barbara Peel, Lay Member of Diocesan Synod
  • The Very Rev’d David Tiessen, Incumbent
  • David Worrall
  • Carolyn Wray

REGIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

TBD

SYNOD DELEGATES

  • David Crest
  • Charlotte Hardy
  • Barbara Peel

SUB-COMMITTEES

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

Don Reitsma serves as the Cathedral’s Health & Safety Officer, following on from the work of the Health and Safety Committee, and reporting to Cathedral Council.

Health and Safety matters include:

  • Developing, documenting and reviewing safety protocols, policies and procedures
  • Safety training and education of staff and volunteers
  • Documenting and monitoring background criminal record checks as required for staff and volunteers
  • Review and oversight of the Paladin security contract
  • Regular liaison with the properties committee
  • Timely incident investigation and reporting

Contact: Don Reitsma

PROPERTY

The Property Committee is responsible for the stewardship of the buildings and grounds of the Cathedral.  They implement processes which ensure that any work carried out is of professional quality and oftentimes prep work for projects is carried out by committee members.

In addition to Committee work, members lead stand-alone projects, such as the installation of the new audio-visual system and the various phases of the Cathedral Renovation. The backgrounds of the members include IT repair and installation, industrial concrete work, construction cost analysis, landscape design and installation and transactional writing. Knowledge of the members of the congregation and their employment backgrounds has made involving suitable individuals in projects much easier.

Contact: Cass Crest

CUPBOARD

The Cupboard Committee supports the shared work of the Cathedral Cupboard, which is open every Friday morning to assist people from the neighbourhood with food, clothing, and a place to find refreshment and conversation.

Cathedral Cupboard Coordinators: Ruth Pasemko, Susan Sanger, Diane Ellis

RENTALS

Contact Joan Gass in our main office regarding bookings for events and rentals:

COLUMBARIUM

The Columbarium Committee consists of the Churchwardens Marilyn Carpenter and Alan Clay, Dean David Tiessen, the Columbarium Administrator David Worrall, along with Duncan Campbell, Cass Crest, David Monroe, and Laurence Pridham.

CATERING GROUP

St. Michael’s catering group offers hospitality services for the church community, catering the early Easter morning breakfast, the annual Thankful Dinner, and other special events, including funeral and other receptions. Monies generated via catering services are primarily used to cover food and supplies, with any excess funds contributing to the financial well-being of St Michael’s.

Contact: Louise Griffin – catering@stmichaelscathedral.ca