Lutheran pastor appointed dean of Anglican diocese

From Canada-

In an historic move, the Anglican diocese of Rupert’s Land has appointed a Lutheran pastor – the Rev. Paul Johnson – as dean of the diocese and incumbent for St. John’s Cathedral in Winnipeg.

This is the first time that a Lutheran pastor has been appointed dean in an Anglican cathedral in Canada. A dean is the priest in charge of a cathedral (“mother church”) and occupies a senior position in a diocese.

The Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) have been in full communion since 2001, which means that their clergy may serve in one another’s churches.

In an email sent to clergy Sept. 27, the bishop of the diocese of Rupert’s Land, Don Phillips, informed clergy of Rev. Johnson’s appointment and said that the diocese was “looking forward to this new beginning in the life of our church.”

More here-

http://www.anglicanjournal.com/nc/news-update-items/article/lutheran-pastor-appointed-dean-of-anglican-diocese-10089.html