Andrew grew up in Winnipeg and earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Trumpet Performance from the University of Manitoba. He currently plays trumpet in the Super Cool Brass Band in Winnipeg. Andrew received his Master of Divinity from Trinity College at the University of Toronto. After his studies, he served in eight different parishes during his formation including a curacy Holy Trinity Guildwood, Scarborough. Some highlights include acting as the summer chaplain for the Parish of Georgina at Saint George’s Sibbald Point, engaging with summer visitors to the historic heritage site. Andrew became known as the “swinging chaplain” for his jazz trumpet performances at the local community restaurant. He also worked for Christ Church Deer Park as Children & Youth Director and served on the Bishop’s Youth Ministry Committee of the Diocese of Toronto.

Andrew has called saint ben’s home since the season of Advent in 2007. Like many people who discover sbt, he initially found refuge in participating in worship without further obligations. He moved into actively participating in the community through music ministry by joining the worship team. After 5 years, he was called into ministry and sent by saint ben’s to Toronto for study. Andrew returned home to Winnipeg in 2022 and was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land in 2023. He has been serving as rector at saint ben’s since February 2024. Andrew is excited for this next chapter in the life of saint benedict’s table and looks forward to all the gifts the Holy Spirit has in store.