Bishop Austin announces new Canon to the Ordinary

Aug 13, 2024 | #BishopStatements

The Rev. Cn. J. Sierra Reyes is Canon for Ministry in the Diocese of Chicago

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The Rev. Cn. J. Sierra Reyes

To my beloved siblings in DioCal:

It is my great honor to introduce our new Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of California, the Reverend Canon J. Sierra Reyes. Sierra comes to us from the Diocese of Chicago, and I could not be more thankful and excited to have her join us in this new chapter of our diocese’s life!

Besides having served as a rector and a canon on a diocesan staff, Sierra brings her rooted faith and joyful presence to this new appointment as our Canon to the Ordinary. My sincerest hope and prayer is that her skillset and deep love of Jesus and The Episcopal Church will allow her to resource our congregations, institutions, and ministries from her well of experience while serving as Chief of Staff for our DioHouse team. I have the utmost confidence that she will serve among us with grace, curiosity, and joy.

Please join in welcoming Canon Sierra, her husband, Rudy, and their daughter, Julia, to the Bay Area with all the warmth and love that DioCal has shown to me and my family in these past months of transition!

Yours in Christ,
Bishop Austin

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Ellie Simpson
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