News from ADM
“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
— Ephesians 2:10
Cherishing a legacy: how Rev. Jan Donohoo cares for retired ministry women
Before 1989, Anglican women ministering in the Sydney diocese were “set apart” as deaconesses— the lay order from which ADM’s name is derived. In 1989, that changed as trained women began to be ordained as deacons. There are no more deaconesses working in paid employment, though some still serve as they can and pray faithfully. And now, we are seeing the first female deacons start to retire. Rev. Jan Donohoo was in that historic first cohort of female deacons, and since then, she’s served in various ministry across the Diocese. All the diversity of her experiences have prepared her well for her current role: ADM Chaplain to the deaconesses and retired female clergy.
Liz Mansour appointed as ADM’s Chief of Staff
ADM is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Mansour as Chief of Staff. The ADM Chief of Staff role has been primarily designed to help break down silos between ministries and ensure that ADM’s strategic priorities are progressing.
Growing the MHPCI: Amy Yeung appointed as Program Coordinator for the Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute
The Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute (MHPCI) is growing quickly, and it recently became clear that in order to continue providing Christians and churches with informed and compassionate mental health resources, the Institute needed to employ another team member.
Anglican Deaconess Ministries announces appointment of new Principal of Mary Andrews College, Dr Laurel Moffatt
A lecturer, teacher, writer and researcher, Dr Laurel Moffatt has spent the last decade combining her research and writing skills with her love of Jesus and the Bible. With a background in tertiary education and more recent experience as the Diocesan Researcher for the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, she brings strengths of not just qualifications and experience, but curiosity and grace to lead Mary Andrews College as Principal.
50 years of faithful service - celebrating Rev. Jacinth Myles
As of 2023, Reverend Jacinth Myles has faithfully served in Anglican parish ministry for 50 years. Joyfully many women have served in a variety of types of ministry around Sydney and NSW, including chaplaincy, theological education and mission, but perhaps none have had the depth of experience that Jacinth has had in parish ministry.
Anglican Deaconess Ministries announces appointment of new CEO, Mary Un
The Board of Anglican Deaconess Ministries is delighted to announce the appointment of Mary Un as the next CEO of ADM. With extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, a passion for the marginalised, and a deep faith in Jesus, Mary is well placed to lead ADM into its next season.
Dr Katrina Clifford appointed Program Manager of The Greenhouse
ADM is delighted to announce that Dr Katrina Clifford has been appointed Program Manager of The Greenhouse.