Anglican Diocese of Calgary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Diocese of CalgaryDiœcesis Calgariensis Diocèse de Calgary |
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|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Ecclesiastical province | Rupert's Land |
| Coordinates | 51°02′46″N 114°03′36″W / 51.046°N 114.060°W |
| Statistics | |
| Parishes | 67 (2022) |
| Members | 7,523 (2022) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Anglican |
| Cathedral | Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Gregory Kerr-Wilson |
| Website | |
| calgary.anglican.ca | |
The Anglican Diocese of Calgary is a special church area in southern Alberta, Canada. It's part of the Anglican Church of Canada, which is a Christian church. This diocese was started in 1888. It helps guide Anglican churches and their members in this large region.
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What is the Diocese of Calgary?
A diocese is like a church district. It's led by a bishop. The Anglican Diocese of Calgary covers a huge area in southern Alberta. This includes mountains, foothills, parkland, and prairies.
Where is the Diocese Located?
The diocese has clear borders. To the south, it meets the United States. To the east, it's the border with Saskatchewan. To the west, it's the border with British Columbia. The northern border is a line just north of Lacombe. This line separates it from the Diocese of Edmonton. The main city for the diocese is Calgary. Other important cities inside the diocese are Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge.
How Many People Belong?
The diocese has about 7,500 Anglicans. They are part of 67 different church groups, called parishes. On an average Sunday, nearly 2,500 people attend church services.
Leaders of the Diocese: The Bishops
The diocese has had many bishops since it began. A bishop is a senior leader in the church. They help guide the churches and people in their diocese.
| No. | Name | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyprian Pinkham | 1888–1927 | |
| 2 | Louis Sherman | 1927–1943 | |
| 3 | Harry Ragg | 1943–1952 | |
| 4 | George Calvert | 1952–~1967 | |
| 5 | Morse Goodman | 1968–1983 | |
| 6 | Barry Curtis | 1983–1999 | He was also the Metropolitan of Rupert's Land from 1994–1999. |
| 7 | Barry Hollowell | 1999–2005 | |
| 8 | Derek Hoskin | 2006–2011 | |
| 9 | Greg Kerr-Wilson | 2012–present | He is also the Metropolitan of Rupert's Land since 2015. |
