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Bishop Alan M. Gates gives his annual address at 2023 MA Diocesan Convention
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Following is the text of the address given by Bishop Alan M. Gates at the 238th annual Diocesan Convention on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling; … Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul? and…
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Bishops Carol Gallagher and Alan Gates with Archdeacons Chris Beukman and Pat Zifcak at 2023 MA Diocesan Convention
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A photo gallery from the October 2023 Diocesan Convention

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Bishop Transition Committee & Consecration Chairs, Betsy Ridge, Beth Grundy, Brett Johnson, Mike Dangelo
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Courtesy photos Transition Committee co-chairs Betsy Ridge, Beth Grundy and Brett Johnson, and Consecration Committee chair Michael Dangelo The diocesan Standing Committee, which oversees the bishop search and election process now…
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When they gather in Diocesan Convention later this month, eastern Massachusetts Episcopalians will take action on measures that advance ongoing racial justice work in the diocese as well as congregational health and wellness. They also will take time to consider together how they and their…
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The Bishop Nominating Committee on Oct. 17, 2023, issued the following announcement inviting participation in an online survey, open until Nov. 1.  Information provided through the survey will help the Nominating Committee write a diocesan profile and determine qualities sought in nominees for…
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Oct 17 call for prayer for peace in Holy Land graphic
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Vigil for Peace in the Holy Land Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m., via Zoom In response to the request of the Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, Anglican Primate of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, calling for a day of fasting and prayer for peace, the diocesan Office of Immigration and…
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The bishops issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2023, regarding war and violence in Israel and Palestine.

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The Rev. Dr. Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski
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Bishop Alan M. Gates has appointed the Rev. Dr. Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski as an ecumenical and interreligious officer for the Diocese of Massachusetts. Joslyn-Siemiatkoski joins Jane C. Redmont who has served in this capacity since 2018.

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

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The Bishop Nominating Committee announced on Sept. 18, 2023, a series of listening sessions to gather input from the people of the diocese regarding their vision for the future and the qualities sought in a new bishop.  Feedback from these sessions will help to guide the search process and will be incorporated in the diocesan profile shared with the prospective nominees.  

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