Rev. Nirmal Mendis was ordained a deacon in 1983 and a priest in 1984 in the Anglican Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
He has had extensive ministry experience in the Diocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka prior to his ministry in Canada. He began his ministry in Canada in 2001 as Honorary Associate of St. John the Divine, Scarborough in the Diocese of Toronto and served as Rector of number of First Nations Cree parishes in the east and west coasts of James Bay in the Diocese of Moosonee where he was installed as a Canon of the Diocese of Moosonee. He was interim Priest in Charge of Christ Church Bobcaygeon, Dunsford and Burnt River in the Diocese of Toronto prior to becoming our Rector.
Nirmal holds a Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Divinity degrees from Serampore College, India and a Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Nirmal is married to Anusha, and they have two children Nimna and Namali.
"After many years of Lay ministry I was selected for ordination to the Diaconate. I was ordained by Bishop Ralph Spence on May 3rd 2006.
For the next 16 years I provided pastoral care for those in LTC and the Hospital. In January i submited my retirement notice to the Diocesan Bishop and was given permission to continue ministry under the direction of the Rector.
I am now ministering within the Parish promoting the reaching out to the community, helping the congregation to develop programs that meet the needs of all who call on the Parish for support.
I look forward to meeting with and listening to anyone in the community who sees a need that this Parish can help to make available."
— Deacon George
This from left is our reverend son Nimna Mendis. Then Reverend Nirmal. And Retired Deacon George who still gives his time to Sunday service.