Ecumenical News International

Ecumenical News International
News Highlights
28 September 2011

Lutheran pastor appointed dean of Anglican cathedral in Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba (ENI)–In a historic move, the Anglican diocese of
Rupert’s Land appointed a Lutheran pastor, the Rev. Paul Johnson, as
dean of the diocese and incumbent for St. John’s Cathedral in Winnipeg,
reports the Anglican Journal. This is the first time a Canadian Lutheran
pastor has been appointed dean in an Anglican cathedral in Canada. A
dean is the priest in charge of a cathedral (“mother church”) and
occupies a senior position in a diocese. [263 words, ENI-11-0519]