At their Synod Executive meeting on Thursday, September 25th, the Diocese of Western Newfoundland elected The Rev’d Mickton Phiri, of the Parish of St. Michael and All Angels in Corner Brook, as the new Diocesan Administrator. Rev’d Phiri will lead the diocese, working alongside members of the Synod Executive, Archdeacon Charlene Laing, Treasurer Susan Curtis, and other diocesan committees. This appointment began on October 1st and will continue until an episcopal election, which is currently scheduled for March 2026.