Vianney (Sam) Carriere has been appointed interim director of the department of philanthropy, the Anglican Church of Canada has announced. Carriere is currently director of communications and information resources for General Synod.
The position of director of philanthropy was left vacant following the resignation on May 28 of Holland Hendrix. In addition, Suzanne Lawson, who served on the planning and agenda team for the Council of General Synod (CoGS), will act as a consultant to the department of philanthropy. Archdeacon John Robertson, national gift planning officer, will assume the role of senior management officer.