On October 29, 2017, the Reverend Major (Retired) Art Turnbull, retired priest of the Diocese of Ontario with permission to officiate in the Diocese of New Westminster marked 50 years of ordination by celebrating the Eucharist at St. Oswald, Port Kells.
Art is a supporter of diocesan communications and a regular contributor to the Opinion pages of Topic, the publication of the Diocese of New Westminster. He is also an Honorary Associate Priest at St. Matthew's, Abbotsford and following worship on November 5th, the parish presented Art with a cake in recognition of this milestone anniversary.
Many thanks to Paulette Farqhuar of St. Matthew's for sending in the accompanying photo.