Two Bishops, One Staff. The official handing over.

The Rev. Barbara Wintle and The Rev. Ruth Charleau processing.

The Rev. Andy O'Donnell and behind him Archdeacon Dean Ross

Archbishop Bruce Stavert processing

Celebrating the Eucharist with The Rev. Fred Richardson and the Bishop's Chaplain, Evariste Ntakirutimana

Greetings from the Cardinal, His Eminence Marc Cardinal Ouellet, Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada

The Cardinal and The Bishop after the official greeting.

The Bishop said his wife Cynthia wanted the last word!

The final blessing.

John Rasmussen outside the cathedral, the Cardinal is behind him.

Saturday's sessions went just as efficiently as Thursday and Friday

Synod Rep John Moses with newly elected Vice-Chair of DEC Rural Dean Ruth Sheeran.

Executive Archdeacon Garth Bulmer.

Discussion of a motion for church outreach

Business still takes place during breaks.

Deacon Ruth Charleau and her sister-in-law The Rev. Rose Howe.

Executive Secretary to the Bishop, Sherry Knox who was incredibly nice to one and all.

Picture Postcard that Jim Sweeney bought on E-bay that was sent by John's Aunt Louise Truitt to her friends the Maier's. Small World on E-Bay

Here follows a few photographs from Synod in Quebec City. Bishop Dennis at work at Synod

Synod Representative John Moses presenting a motion regarding allowing churches to Opt Out of the Diocesan Insurance program. The motion did not carry but the good news is that the Diocese is pushing AON the Insurance company.

Motions were presented on a large screen and the meeting followed a disciplined methodology for speaking to the motion and voting.

Much work takes place even during the breaks.