Over 150 people gathered in St Francis, Tokoroa on Saturday evening for the ordination to the priesthood of the Rev'ds Wynne Bowers-Mason and Diane Hopping.  Family, friends and supporters gathered from across the Diocese for this joyful celebration: in particular from All Saints' Matamata (where Wynne had served during a formational year) and St Bride's Otorohanga (where Diane will be Priest Assistant; Diane is also Chaplain to the Selwyn Foundation in Hamilton, at Wilson Carlisle).  Archbishop Philip and Bishop Helen-Ann presided, and the Rev'd Bruce Dale preached.  Bruce had led the ordination retreat, with help from the Rev'd Stephen Prebble, the vicar at Matamata.  

We give thanks for this new thing that God has done, and we pray for Wynne and for Diane in their ministries.