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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.

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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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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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 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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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.

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.

Reflections

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

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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 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.