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South Sudan mourns Anglican Bishop Nathaniel Garang
Indigenous Episcopalians to participate in suicide prevention training at Winter Talk conference
As some dioceses embrace life together after mergers, others decide against closer partnerships
Northern Indiana bishop announces retirement plans, leadership transition
Three historically Black Episcopal churches among those receiving $8.5 million in preservation grants
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MANNA Program at Cathedral
Diocesan News
Enter the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s basement at 9:30 on Tuesday morning. The space is full of people and while some are chatting and having something to eat, most are busy writing—about their experiences. Each has their own story, yet they share at least one common thread: they are all…
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Byron Rushing at Boston Athenaeum Event Honoring Allan Crite
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Byron Rushing, member of St. John’s, St. James’ Church in Roxbury, former president of the Museum of African American History, and former Massachusetts state representative, participated in a panel on artist Allan Rohan Crite’s life at the Boston Athenaeum on October 17. The panel was hosted in…
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November 15, 2025 Statement by Bishop Julia E. Whitworth on the Election of Very Rev. Miguelina Howell as the 10th Bishop Diocesan of Western Massachusetts On behalf of the Diocese of Massachusetts, I congratulate the Very Rev. Miguelina Howell on her election as the 10th Bishop of Western…
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Diocesan Convention Address Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts The Rt. Rev. Julia Whitworth November 15, 2025 Burlington, MA To view a video of the remarks, please click here.  As prepared Good morning, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts! It has been an incredible first year as your…
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Grace Episcopal Church Newton
Parish News
The diocese has been talking about its values in recent months as it lives into the core values, mission, and priorities outlined in its recent visioning work. What does it mean to welcome? What does love look like in our pews? And, what does courage look like in this time of turbulence,…
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Members of the Nipmuc Indian tribe and other tribes at Sacred Journey on October 13
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Sacred Journey to Deer Island an Important Step in Ongoing Journey Toward Repair and Healing With a Nor’ Easter blasting up the coast, almost 150 Episcopalians and Native people headed to Deer Island in Boston Harbor on Indigenous Peoples’ Day for a long-planned sacred journey—tracing the…
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The Courage & Joy Award will be presented at Diocesan Convention to clergy and lay members of our Diocese who have shown extraordinary courage and joy in their life and ministry in ways which correspond to the values and missional priorities of our new diocesan vision (see Visioning…
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Bishop Julia E. Whitworth of the Diocese of Massachusetts and Bishop Douglas J. Fisher of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts issued the following joint statement on June 16, 2025, in support of Massachusetts Indigenous legislative agenda.

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

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Ivy Wang
Reflections
Ivy Wang About 55 members of the diocesan community and guests came together on May 17 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Focused on exploring what it means to be Asian American in both the church and society, this first-time…
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