Our Leadership

Reverend Madeleine Urion

Hello! I hail from Edmonton, Alberta, and I am so pleased to be finding myself raising a family and serving in the church here in my hometown. I have rural roots as a farm kid, and I am continually discovering how growing up with the vast expanse of prairie sky and spending time in silence on the land has shaped my spirituality and relationship with God. I started out my journey as a priest in the Diocese of Toronto, and have served here in Edmonton in various capacities since 2005 while welcoming two sons, Sam and Liam, into the world. I pursued an academic career in theological literature, and then a nursing career in my younger days before finally accepting that it was holy orders I was called to, and I now see a beautiful convergence of those strands of spirituality, medicine, faith, and academic life here at St. George’s. I am exceedingly grateful for that. I’m married to Quinn, who is also an Anglican Priest, and who serves in Edmonton’s urban core. My passion in ministry is to encourage people to experience their unique belovedness as a child of God, and to explore ways that the Body of Christ can walk in humility, grace, and compassion with all people. 

Reverend Mark Vigrass

I joined Saint George’s at the beginning of Advent 2022, shortly before retiring from chaplaincy at St.
Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital, where I served for over seventeen years in long-term and palliative care. As I
made the transition from a career that I loved to this new phase of life called “retirement”, I entered a
time of discernment where I began exploring “now what?”— a search that has been greatly helped by
finding myself “at home” spiritually at Saint George’s.
Since my ordination in 2008, I have learned that, as a deacon, I stand at the doorway between the
church and the world. I’m called to minister beyond the walls while also helping our parish engage
meaningfully with the needs of the wider community. I assist liturgically by taking my turn proclaiming
the Gospel and leading intercessory prayer, while regularly serving at the altar, and dismissing the
congregation with a charge to go out and serve.
Social justice remains at the heart of my ministry. I participate in both parish and diocesan justice
initiatives, and serve as a member of the diocesan Social Justice Committee and chair of Queerly
Beloved, a diocesan working group promoting 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and affirmation. I’m currently
pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at St. Stephen’s College to deepen my understanding of diaconal ministry.
I’m also blessed to share life with my husband, Manny. Together we enjoy walks, the arts, gardening,
and cooking. I look forward to learning more about ministry and growing in my ability to be of service
while being part of this vibrant parish.