Diocesan News

Applications are now being accepted for 2012 grants through the diocese's Creation Care Initiative (launched as the Green Grants Initiative in 2010).  The initiative exists to encourage, challenge and support all of the congregations of the diocese…

The 2012 schedule for summer camp at the diocese's Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H., has been announced, and registration is open for the six one-week sessions from June 24 to Aug. 4, along with specialized camp programs…

Español Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent:  Create and make in us new and contrite hearts…that we may obtain of you, God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness… .     from the Collect for…

Routinely, at diocesan budget committee meetings and hearings, the question gets asked:  Why is it diocesan policy that clergy and lay church employees receive full payment of their health insurance premium as a compensation benefit when this is not the norm in many other professions,…

Elianna with Bishop Barbara C. Harris. Some BCH magic may have rubbed off on her—Elianna went on to win the day’s scavenger hunt. PHOTO: Tracy J. Sukraw "Justice" and "Courage" art panels by Jason Cruz (standing, left) form a triptych with Bishop…

Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE joined a group of students from Boston College and Northeastern Massachusetts student travelers with the Rev. Philbert Kalisa and staff members at REACH Rwanda University and their…

Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE ordained two new priests and a transitional deacon at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston on Jan. 14.  Pictured, from left with Shaw, are the Rev. Kiel Walter Mitchell, transitional deacon sponsored by Trinity…

The Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) in the Diocese of Massachusetts is preparing to launch its third year of training lay leaders in local justice leadership skills.  LDI had 50 participants representing 10 different churches and groups at its December training.  The kick-off…