Our People
All our parishioners contribute to the life and work of the church. Many serve or have served in recognized roles, such as lay reader, Sunday School teacher, gardener, parish nurse, treasurer, or coffee hour host.
Our Rector is
The Reverend Canon Lynn Dillabough
Pastor Lynn has an Masters of Arts in Pastoral Studies and has worked as a psychotherapist and family therapist for 15 years prior to her ordination as a priest in 2010. She was parish priest for 17 congregations in the Diocese of Quebec, and later the Rector at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Brockville, Ontario. She joined us here at Christ Church Cataraqui in September of 2022 and is excited about the many ministries that are growing in our parish!
Pastor Lynn is available for pastoral visiting and emergencies. Contact information for Pastor Lynn is HERE.
Our Music Director is Michael Fenn
Michael works at Christ Church Cataraqui as the Music and Choir Director, running a vibrant choir and children's music program at the parish. Michael has recently graduated from the music program at Queen's University and is a former music student of Anne Landon, Darrell Christie and Michael Capon. In the fall of 2023, Michael will return to Queen's University to complete his Bachelor of Education. In addition to his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education, Michael has also recently completed a Certificate in Parish Leadership and Administration remotely with Huron College at Western University. Starting in June 2023 he will be taking a course on "Pastoral Care to the Sick and Dying" with Father Matt Koovisk, also through Huron College at Western University.
Please feel free to contact Michael if you’d like to participate in the music program at Christ Church Cataraqui. Everyone of all musical experience levels and backgrounds is invited to join the choir.
If you'd like to discuss opportunities for music lessons or choral singing lessons, you can contact Mike through his church email.
Our People's Warden is Steve Hulse
Steve Hulse is a semi-retired small business operator who has been a member of Christ Church Cataraqui for 27 years. On March 5th, 2023, Steve was elected as the People's Warden for the parish. His role is to represent all members of vestry in the administration of the church’s finances, facilities, and operations. He shares these administrative responsibilities with the Rector’s Warden and the Incumbent. Together, they ensure the direction of the Vestry and the Synod are carried out locally.
Contact info for Steve is HERE
Our Rector's Warden is Tom Epp
Tom is an experienced leader both in the Kingston community and Christ Church Cataraqui. At the Annual Vestry Meeting on March 5th, 2023, Tom was appointed by Pastor Lynn as the Rector's Warden. His role is to represent all members of vestry in the administration of the church’s finances, facilities, and operations. Together, the Incumbent and Churchwardens provide the core leadership for the parish.
Contact info for Tom is HERE.
