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Diocesan News
The Episcopal Church in eastern Massachusetts invites you to come and see what makes our faith communities meaningful to the people who call them home. 
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Episcopal Church News

Julia E. Whitworth ordained and consecrated as 17th bishop of Massachusetts
Central Pennsylvania, Bethlehem vote to reunite; two others organize as Diocese of the Great Lakes
RIP: Former Kansas and New York Bishop Richard Grein dies at 92
After 24 years of adaptive ministry, Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe faces biggest challenge yet
The Anglican Church in Japan pays tribute to Nobel Peace Prize recipients Nihon Hidankyo
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Diocese and Parish News

Bishop Julia Whitworth in final procession at consecration service
Diocesan News

The Rt. Rev. Julia E. Whitworth was ordained and consecrated a bishop in the Diocese of Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Trinity Church in Boston, surrounded in celebration by an attending congregation of 1,200 and an additional 3,800-plus viewers online via livestream and from seven watch party locations hosted by churches around the diocese.

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Bishop-elect Julia Whitworth video thumbnail photo
Reflections
Greetings, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts!   This is coming to you just before this grand weekend of celebrating my consecration as your bishop, and I wanted to take a moment to say thank you.  Thank you for entrusting me with this incredible responsibility, this awesome privilege. …
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Diocesan News
Members of the inaugural Reparations Fund Committee, appointed by Bishop Alan Gates and confirmed by the Diocesan Council on Sept. 14, have been announced. Constance Perry of Trinity Church in Boston and the Rev. Nathan Ives of St. Peter's-San Pedro Church in Salem will serve as committee co…
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Healthy Congregations Task Force graphic
Diocesan News
In response to a resolution adopted by last year's Diocesan Convention, a Healthy Congregations Task Force has come together to explore what healthy congregations look like and what kind of support they need.  The group is now asking everyone to weigh in: Where do we shine and where can we, in…
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Bishop Alan M. Gates
Diocesan News

Bishop Alan M. Gates issued the following message of farewell on Oct. 10, 2024.  In preparation for retirement, he will resign his office at the consecration of his successor on Oct. 19, 2024.

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Hurricane Helene relief graphic
Diocesan News

In this Oct. 3, 2024, message, our bishops and bishop-elect urge continued prayers and generous giving to Episcopal Relief & Development's Hurricane Relief Fund, in response to widespread destruction throughout the U.S. Southeast in wake of Hurricane Helene.

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Photo of Bishop Gates preaching at 2024 Clergy Day
Reflections

Following is the text of the sermon preached by Bishop Alan M. Gates at the annual diocesan Clergy Day on Sept. 25, 2024, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston.

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Image of Bishop Gates and Bishop-elect Whitworth at Allston Abbey service
Reflections

A message of greeting and highlights from her first weeks in the diocese from Bishop-elect Julia Whitworth

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Bishop Carol J. Gallagher
Diocesan News
The Rt. Rev. Carol J. Gallagher After six years of service in the Diocese of Massachusetts--two as assistant bishop and four prior to that as a regional canon--Bishop Carol J. Gallagher has announced her upcoming retirement.  She plans to complete her work in the diocese…
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The Rev. Canon Gregory Perez
Diocesan News

The bishops have announced that Canon Greg Perez will be transitioning from the diocese's Central Region to serve as the regional canon for the Northern and Western Region beginning Sept. 1. 

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