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Ronald Curry Ferris (1945- ) is a retired Anglican bishop. He was ordained deacon in 1970 and priest in 1971. Prior to serving in the episcopacy, Ferris was incumbent at St. Luke's Mission, Old Crow, Yukon and Rector at St. Stephen's Church, London, Ontario.
Bishop Ferris retired September 30, 2008, having served as Bishop of Algoma since 1995. He had previously served as Bishop of the Yukon from 1981 until 1995. Bishop Ferris holds a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (1995) from Thorneloe University in Sudbury, Ontario, a Doctorate of Ministry (1995) from Pacific School of Religion in the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, as well as a Doctorate of Divinity (1982) from Huron College in London, Ontario. In 2004, Bishop Ferris was a candidate in the election for Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.
Fonds comprises records documenting Bishop Ferris's activites as 9th Bishop of Algoma. Includes itineraries and calendars and Bishop's Notes.
Fonds arranged in the following series: S00153: Itineraries and calendars S00154: Bishop's Notes. Accrual 2017-009 transferred from Bishophurst to Algoma University by the Right Rev. Harry Huskins on January 16, 2017.
May be restrictions on access and use based on the terms of the Deposit Agreement and the Anglican Church of Canada's policy on Privacy and Archives. Subject to established university policies and to applicable privacy legislation.
Minor conservation performed on fonds.
