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Canon Hardy Has Left the Building

Jo Ann Hardy, Canon to the Ordinary and Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan has retired from her position effective July 15, 2024, following 37 years of dedicated service to the diocese.

From Bishop Perry

“Thank you, Canon Hardy, for your decades of ministry. You mean a great deal to so many of us. Please know we will do our very best to build upon the platform of gracious hospitality that you have constructed out of your leadership, wisdom and love. Jo Ann, we will dearly miss you.

In this time of transition, my staff continues to be readily available to offer assistance. Please contact Crystal Ramirez, Director of Administration (313) 833-4414 or cramirez@edomi.org to be routed to the person who will best be able to lend appropriate assistance.”

To contact Jo Ann directly, please do so at the place where she is quite likely to be found: ontheriverwalk@gmail.com or send a text message to (313) 574-1839.

SAVE THE DATE:

A Service of Choral Evensong

celebrating Jo Ann’s retirement

Sunday, September 22 at 4:00 p.m.

Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit

A more formal invitation will be posted later this summer. All are welcome.