What’s a Canon, you ask? Canons of the Cathedral are those who have a formal or honorary affiliation voted on by the chapter and approved by the Bishop. They can be clergy, or lay people. This is a recognition of current office and/or previous service. (See previous posts about our canons here.) Canons wear purple … READ MORE…
Dean Scott Richardson tells us about the newest honorary canons of the Cathedral, who were presented with their purple Cathedral cassocks at Sunday’s 10.30 Eucharist. It is an honor every year to make new canons on Cathedral Day, the Sunday nearest the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. We have two to share with … READ MORE…
On Sunday, January 24, 2010, the Cathedral will install two new canons. (A “canon” is an honorary title, associated with a cathedral and is conferred upon clergy or lay persons, who have demonstrated certain skills and ministries.) The Rev Anne B Chisham I am a native San Diegan and a cradle Episcopalian baptized, confirmed and … READ MORE…