Members of the Ontario Provincial Commission on Theological Education unanimously passed a motion expressing their profound thanks to Bishop John Chapman for "his faith and effective leadership" as chaiir of the Commission for the past 15 years.

Bishop Chapman previously announced he was retiring from the role of chair in December.

In a message from Archbishop Anne Germond said that Bishop John consistently embodies "embodies a posture of hope in changing and challenging circumstances." Read the metropolitcan's full message below.