Mary Holmen

Mary was ordained a Deacon in 1978 and Priest in 1979. She served in parishes in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land before being appointed as the Interfaith Chaplain at Selkirk Mental Health Centre, a position she held for 15 ½ years before retiring in 2014. Mary came to St. Peter’s as an Honorary Assistant in 2000. She is a Member Emeritus of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, and previously served as the Chair of Professional Practice and a member of the Board. Mary was formerly certified as a Spiritual Care Practitioner and a Supervisor-Educator of Clinical Pastoral Education. At St. Peter’s, Mary offers leadership through the Collaborative Ministry Team, the Parish Caring Ministries Committee and the Worship Planning Team. Mary coordinates and offers training to Lay Pastoral Visitors, Pew Ministers, and Prayer Chain members. She is deeply committed to excellence in liturgy and music and the full inclusion of all ages and abilities in the church community. When not engaged in presiding at worship or preaching, Mary can usually be found in the alto section of the parish choir. Mary is mother to Catherine and Martha (Andrew). She enjoys travelling, reading, walking, Scottish Country Dancing, spending time at the cottage, and attending concerts, plays, ballet, opera, and Goldeyes baseball games.