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New deacon, transitional deacons & priest to be ordained June 7

The diocesan community’s prayers and presence are invited for the Service of Ordination on Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston. Those to be ordained by Bishop Julia Whitworth include: To the diaconate: Robert Christian (sponsored by the Church of the…

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Registration is open for family and youth summer camps

The summer season opens soon at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H. Families of all configurations can enjoy an extra-long weekend of activities, worship and family-oriented fellowship during the June 27-30 Family…

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RIP: The Rev. Michael Marrone

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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RIP: The Rev. Thomas E. Adams Jr.

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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RIP: The Rev. Bruce Benshoff

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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Episcopal faculty and staff at BC speak out on Trans Day of Visibility

A group of Episcopal faculty and staff members at Boston College signed on to a statement of support and solidarity on Trans Day of Visibility on March 31. Read the statement here. "As Episcopalians, rooted in our baptismal call to 'strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the…

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Spring Work Weekend readies BCH Center for summer season; Family Camp and Youth Overnight Camp sign-up open

The Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H., is organizing a Spring Work Weekend to complete various projects on the property ahead of the summer season. Individuals, families and church groups are invited to take part, for a day or overnight, in this weekend of both work…

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Interim youth and young adult missioner appointed

The Rev. Shannon Kelly has joined the diocesan staff as interim missioner for youth and young adult formation.

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Statement from Bishop Whitworth on detention of Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk

The Rt. Rev. Julia E. Whitworth, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, issued on April 1, 2025, the following statement on the detention of Tufts University doctoral student, Rümeysa Öztürk.

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Racial Justice Commission moves forward on key projects and reviews mandates for 2025

Following the Racial Justice Commission's annual work retreat in February, its co-chairs report progress on two key projects adopted at recent Diocesan Conventions, and they commend the commission's five subcommittees for undertaking an evaluation of the mandates that have guided their work since their formation four years ago--with an eye toward updating those mandates to meet the moment.