Changes at national office

General Synod is in a time of “great transition,” said Archbishop Hiltz, who announced a number of staff appointments, effective immediately.Vianney (Sam) Carriere has been appointed director of the Anglican Church of Canada’s department of philanthropy. Carriere will maintain his portfolio as director of communications and information resources (CIR) for General Synod, said Archbishop Hiltz. Beverley Murphy, circulation manager for the Anglican Journal, has been appointed to a newly created position as senior manager of CIR. The name of the philanthropy department will change to “resources for mission.” In addition, Suzanne Lawson has been appointed to the half-time position of national campaign liaison and two other positions will be added to the resources for mission department: diocesan services co-ordinator and stewardship education co-ordinator.