New General Secretary

Notes: "Archdeacon Michael Thompson, rector of St. Jude's Anglican Church in Oakville, Ont., has been appointed general secretary of the Anglican church of Canada. Thompson succeeds Archdeacon Michael Pollesel as chief operating officer for General Synod on Nov. 1 [2011]". "Thompson, 55, served as a youth worker for two years (1976 to 1980) before becoming principal secretary to then primate, Archbishop Michael Peers (2001 to 2004). He also has served on many General Synod committees, including Communications and Information Resources (chair). The Council of General Synod ratified Thompson's appointment by an email vote".

Subjects: Thompson, Michael (Michael James), 1956-; Anglican Church of Canada. General Secretary