Diocesan News

Sept. 6, 2013:  Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE and Bishop Gayle E. Harris of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts today issued the following statement on Syria: "Lord, make us instruments of your peace..."In the aftermath of the horror of toxic gas…

Esperanza Academy, an independent school for middle-school girls from low-income families in Lawrence, is entering the new school year with an expanded faculty, a thriving sports program and a reinvigorated sense of Episcopal identity.  They also have major cause for celebration:  100…

The Diocese of Massachusetts' Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H., finished out its 2013 camp season in August, wrapping up its 10th year. There were five week-long sessions for campers entering grades 4-12, and the sixth week welcomed campers from the B-SAFE summer day…

This month, The Crossing returns to its weekly Thursday evening worship at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston. The Crossing is an emergent community that blends the traditions of the Episcopal Church with member-led ministry, creative prayer and meditation and a rich sense of community. The…

The first fruits of the diocese's successful $20-million Together Now fundraising campaign are already at work, through a tithe of $2 million for global mission. One of the ways these funds are being distributed is through new Mission Tithe Council Grants and Mission Tithe Matching Grants…

[Discernment Committee News Release]:  The Discernment Committee announced on Aug. 29 that the period for nominations for bishop coadjutor closed, as scheduled, on Aug. 26.  Applications are being received through 5 p.m. on Sept. 23.  Nominations are not necessary for applications…

08/28/2013:  Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE and Bishop Gayle E. Harris of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts offer the following request for prayer for the Middle East:We are troubled, as are many of you, over the violence, bloodshed and destruction in Syria and in Egypt and the terrible…

08/24/2013:  Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE and Bishop Gayle E. Harris of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts offer the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington: As events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom get…

08/22/2013:  Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE sent the following update today to diocesan clergy and leadership regarding his ongoing cancer treatment.Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Tracy J. Sukraw …

For information and updates about the bishop election process, visit www.mabishopsearch.org, the search and transition site independently maintained by the Discernment Committee. The Discernment Committee for the election of a bishop coadjutor for…