Commander (ret’d) the Reverend Canon Carol Bateman, CD

Education

Cabinetmaking Techniques, Certificate with Honours: Georgian College, Barrie ON (2020)
Sacred Theological Masters, Interfaith Studies – McGill University, Montreal, QC (2016)
Master of Theological Studies – Wycliffe College, Toronto School of Theology, Toronto, (2000)
Bachelor of Education – St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB (1988)
Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology– University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB (1987)

Ordinations

Deacon 4 Nov 2002 – St Johns Your Mills, Toronto ON
Priest 2 June 2003 – St James, Orillia ON

Ministry Experience (parish, non-parish, military)

Area Chaplain 4^th Canadian Division: (2017-2019) Commander. Responsible for professional oversight of Regular and Reserve Force Chaplains in Ontario. Provide support to Base and Brigade Chaplain Teams; oversee performance of subordinate Chaplains, prepare evaluations, assess chaplain team leaders; analyze Chaplain team reports for submission to CA Chaplain. Manage Chaplain Tasks; develop and maintain Chaplain Mobilization Plan, administer chaplain services in ecumenical and interfaith settings, support the Division Commander in caring for the Defence Team Members and Families, providing spiritual, moral, ethical, religious and pastoral advice. Task Chaplains to domestic operations including Deployments, Next of Kin Notifications and Ceremonial Activities.

Additional Responsibilities: Liaise with CA Command Chaplain to ensure compliance with CAF Directives and programs; Prepare Briefing Notes on Chaplain issues presented to Div Commander; Oversee recruiting of Chaplains within the Division; provide religious ministrations within the community; Review applications to Cadet Cadre and endorse individuals to support Summer Cadet Programs.

Canadian Forces Chaplains School Course Resource, Research and Development Officer: (2016- 2017) Lieutenant Commander. Responsible for developing and maintaining courses, provision of standards, training and evaluation. Creation of a Chaplain Development Course used in Ukraine in 2017 and Botswana in 2018 with expectation for further International Chaplain Training.

Additional responsibilities: Liaise with Chaplain Services on development of training for Canadian and International Chaplains; Prepare contracts for course delivery following DND policy; Provide strategic advice on development and maintenance of courses; Conduct annual training reviews; Evaluate costs of training for Business Plan.

Army Command Chaplain Staff Officer: (2013-14) Lieutenant Commander. Provided administrative assistance to Command Chaplain; supported the Army HQ in caring for the spiritual well-being of the Defence Team Community.

Additional responsibilities: Prepared briefings for higher distribution; Performed duties of the Command Chaplain as required; Attended Army and Veterans Affairs functions providing Chaplain services.

CFB Petawawa Senior Chaplain: (2010-13) Lieutenant Commander. Chaplain Team Leader in a multi-faith team environment. Responsibilities included the development of junior chaplains; provision of chaplain services at the tactical level; evaluation of chaplain ministry in accordance with CAF policy; advising Chain of Command on spiritual, religious, ethical and moral matters; preparing and fiscally managing a Business Plan.

Junior Tactical Level Chaplain: (2004-10) Lieutenant Navy. Provided pastoral ministry during daily garrison activities, on operations and exercises; recommended courses of action for military members on personal issues; served as Subject Matter Expert on religion, morale and ethics. Deployments to Cyprus (2007) and Afghanistan (2010). Received the CDS Commendation.

Associate Priest, St James Anglican Church, Orillia, ON. (2002-2004)

Lay Pastoral Associate – Youth Worker, St James Anglican Church, Orillia, ON (2001-2002)

Other Work Experience, non-ministry

Teacher, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (1988-2001)
Gr 1-2 St Paul’s Alliston (1988-1994)
Gr 6-8 Pope John Paul II Barrie (1994-1997)
Gr 9-OAC John Vanier HS Collingwood (1997-2000)
Gr 9-OAC Patrick Fogarty HS Orillia (2000-2001)

Contributions to the Wider Church (diocesan, national, international)

Diocese of Toronto – Priest in good standing (Nov. 2002 – Present)
Diocesan Committee on Youth 2002-2004
Interim Priest in Charge, Parish of North Essa, Jan-Feb 2017
Clergy Supply – Nottawasaga and Huronia Deaneries (2019- Present)
Celebrant at Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms
Synod Remembrance Service (2025)

Diocese of Ottawa – Priest in Good Standing (2013-17)
Clergy Supply – St John’s Kanata

Diocese of Montreal – Priest in good standing
Incumbent St James/ St Mary’s Hudson, Oct 2015- May 2016

Military Anglican Ordinariate – Member (2004 – 2019: appointed Canon 2017)

Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island– Clergy Supply
Church of the Nativity: Aug 2023 and 24
St Andrews Dartmouth: Jan 2026

Kilmocomogue Union of Parishes, West Cork, Ireland- Clergy Supply
Holy Trinity, Schull- April 2022
St Brendan, Bantry – Oct 2023

Royal Canadian Legion- Legion Chaplain Br 645 (2024- Present)

Other professional, volunteer, or community experiences

Royal Canadian Legion Member – (2006- Present)
Rotary – Member Petawawa, Kanata, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood (2011 – Present)
Rotary – Assistant District Governor Area 6, District 7010 (2023-Present)
Ontario Trillium Fund Volunteer – Regional Grant Assessor (2020-2025)
Band Member – Guitar and Vocals (2022-present)