ODNW Generational Members

Many thanks to Christ Church Cathedral parishioner and lay leader Kevin Smith, ODNW for sharing these photos of himself and his grandmother (who is also a great-grandmother) Ms. Shelagh Smith, ODNW posing with their medals and ribbons earlier this year.

Shelagh was the Nominee from the Parish of St. Anselm in 2015, and Kevin who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of New Westminster was a Bishop's Nominee for 2020.

Here are their Citations:

Ms Shelagh Smith

St Anselm, Vancouver

As well as mentoring many young people as a Professor of Nursing and District Commissioner of the Girl Guides, Shelagh served on the Parish Council for 11 years and as a Trustee for six years. She organized many fundraising events over the past 23 years. Shelagh brings wisdom to her ongoing involvement in the Pastoral Visitation Team, Homeless Ministry Team, Student Ministry Discernment Team and the Parish Prayer Team, which form a testament to her commitment to live “Christ Life”.

Mr Kevin William Smith

Bishop’s Nominee

Christ Church Cathedral

Kevin Smith was collated as Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese on September 14, 2019. In that capacity, he frequently advises the Archbishop, Diocesan Staff, Diocesan Council and Parishes on a range of legal matters. He is a member of the Constitution and Canons Committee, and helped lead the revisions to the Diocesan Constitution, Canons, and Rules of Order which were passed at Diocesan Synod in May 2019. In addition to his Diocese-level responsibilities, Kevin is a Trustee of Christ Church Cathedral, and a Member of the Board of Directors of The 127 Society for Housing. Kevin is deeply honoured to be nominated to the Order, and especially proud to be joining his grandmother, Shelagh Smith ODNW of St. Anselm’s, as a Member.