Diocesan News

Two volunteer groups who work mostly behind the scenes in support of parishes across the diocese--the Congregational Business Consultants and the Congregational Coaches--have announced that they are joining forces in this new year so that they can continue to do what they do best by doing it…

Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE ordained five new priests on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston. Bob Greiner Pictured with Shaw, they are: [top, from left] the Rev. Sarah Kelb (serving…

In May 2013 the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts' Cathedral Church of St. Paul in downtown Boston installed a new sculpture in its long-empty pediment. This newly produced video tells the story. "We have done something bold and extraordinary with the front of our cathedral church," Bishop M…

12/20/2013:  Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE sent the following update to clergy and parish and diocesan leadership today. My Sisters and Brothers,As most of you know, two weeks ago today I had brain surgery and, again, I want to thank all of you for your prayers, your notes, e-mails, letters…

12/16/2013:  The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts today sent the following update to clergy, wardens, Diocesan Convention deputies and leadership of the diocese.“The Night Is Far Gone; The Day Is Near.Let Us Then Lay Aside The Works Of DarknessAnd Put On The Armor…

12/06/2013:  Bishop Suffragan Gayle E. Harris and retired bishops suffragan Bud Cederholm and Barbara C. Harris issued the following statement today in remembrance of Nelson Mandela: With breaking hearts, love and prayers, we join with millions upon…

Updated 12/09/2013:  Bishop Tom Shaw was released from the hospital this afternoon and has returned home to the monastery.  He has reiterated his appreciation for continued prayers, as well as the cards and notes that continue to buoy his spirits. …

The diocese’s fourth annual observance of Creation Care Season concluded at the end of November with an interfaith panel on climate change that brought five faith leaders together at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston to discuss how faith inspires and drives environmental action. The Rev…

Diocesan Convention brought together about 500 clergy members and delegates from each of the diocese's congregations on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston for legislative action and worship, this year under the theme "Gratitude and Celebration." …

Rick Strout, who has served as the chief business officer and assistant treasurer of the diocese since January 2011, has announced that he will be leaving the staff to take a new job as audit manager at CBIZ Tofias in Boston, starting Dec. 2."I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity afforded to…