The Reverend Canon John Bridges

The Reverend Canon John Bridges was Born in Comox, British Columbia into an Air Force Family.  He has moved across Canada and the USA until his father retired to the Ottawa Area.  He is a graduate of Carleton University and has degree in theology from the University of Ottawa and of St. Paul's University Ottawa, he was ordained in the Diocese of Ottawa in 1985. He served as a Curate in the parish of St Matthew's, Ottawa, In 1987 he moved to the Parish of St. Stephen's, Buckingham, St. Thomas’ Silver Creek, St. John’s Glen Almond and Christ Church Poltimore.  In 1992 he moved to the Parish of St Luke's in Ottawa . John also serves as the Chaplain to the Ottawa Fire Department, Chair of the Board of Continuing Education for the Clergy of the Diocese and Chair of the Education committee for the Stewardship Development Initiative. John became the rector of St Paul’s Kanata in 1998.  John is married to his wonderful wife Gayle, and they have a daughter Amy and two sons, Joseph and Joshua.

The Reverend Canon Dr. William Prentice

The Rev. Canon Dr. William E. Prentice, Fr. Bill, or just Bill, has been an Honorary Assistant at St. Paul's, Kanata-Hazeldean since 1997. For his "day job in ministry", he serves the Diocese of Ottawa as Director, Parish and Diocesan Services - work that connects him to most of the non-parish based ministries in our broader Diocesan family. Originally from Winnipeg, his undergrad years were spent at St. John's College, the University of Manitoba, his seminary years at Trinity College, Toronto, and his doctoral degree is jointly conferred by the University of Toronto and Trinity College. He has served several congregations in several Dioceses, including Rupert's Land, Algoma, Toronto, Western Newfoundland, Moosonee, and since 1997, here in Ottawa. He married Joyce Prentice in 1974. They have three sons and two daughters-in-law, Fred, Jeremiah and his wife Sara, and Stirling Michel and his wife Julie.

The Venerable Sally Gadd

The Venerable Sally Gadd enjoys being an honorary assistant at Saint Paul’s. She and her husband Ed are both recently retired; Sally from Saint Thomas, Stittsville and her position as Archdeacon of Carleton Deanery; and Ed from his position as head of the Division of Anti-Infective Drugs. Sally has degrees in Religious Studies (Carleton) and Theology (University of Saint Paul). Sally and Ed have two children, Jennifer (Molson) and James, and four grandchildren. Sally and Ed are both active in several ministries at St. Paul’s, and Sally fills in at services at Saint Paul’s and elsewhere when she is needed.

The Reverend Capt. Marc Torchinsky

The Rev. Capt. Marc Torchinsky comes from Winnipeg and the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. Raised in a conservative Jewish home, Fr. Marc’s journey to Christ and to the priesthood has been a road filled with great adventure and blessing. After a life long involvement in the Jewish Community and Education system, Fr. Marc moved to Toronto following his baptism at St. Aidan’s Winnipeg to pursue a Master of Divinity degree at Wycliffe College.

While at Wycliffe, Fr. Marc served as Chaplain to the 48th Highlanders of Canada, was active in student government and was recognised for his academic achievement having received the Bishop Company’s award for theological education. Having attended and served in numerous parishes throughout the Diocese of Toronto, including St. Paul’s On-The-Hill Pickering, and St. Timothy’s Agincourt, Marc has sought to explore the diversity and breath of Anglican tradition both here at home and abroad. His interest was indulged further by a mission trip to Kenya and the Diocese of Bungoma in 1998.

Ordained in 1999, Fr. Marc served as the Assistant Curate at St. Mary's Richmond Hill. In September of 2001 he was called to the Diocese of Montreal and the Parish of St. Michael and All Angels where he was Rector and Regional Dean of St. Anne. In 2004 Fr. Marc was called back to the Canadian Forces where he served as a unit chaplain at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. During this time Fr. Marc completed a 6-month tour of duty with Task Force Afghanistan. This past June, after completing a year of second language training, Fr. Marc was posted to CANSOFCOM HQ (Canadian Special Forces Command Head Quarters) in Ottawa to serve as its chaplain.

He is celebrating his 11th year of marriage to his wife Sherry. They have two beautiful girls, Hannah (5) and Sophia (2). When not travelling the world he looks forward to spending every waking moment with his family, friends and community. His passion is Jesus, and would love to continue studying theology while evangelising the world.

Ann Faurbo has been Organist and Choirmaster of St Paul's since 1996.

Lorna Brule