Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1997
• Invested on: February 04, 1998

His abilities to harmonize religious teachings with the needs of the people, make him a vigorousadvocate for social issues. His altruism has extended far beyond his episcopal duties as the formerAnglican Archbishop of Fredericton. Known as a gifted leader and a wise counsellor, he has beena longtime member of the New Brunswick Police Commission and was Honorary Patron of theNew Brunswick Lung Association for many years.