RIP: The Rev. Kathryn A. Piccard

The Office of the Bishop has issued the following notice:

Sept. 6, 2017

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We are saddened to inform you of the death of the Rev. Kathryn Ann Piccard in Ridley Park, Penn., on Aug. 29, 2017.  Kathryn served at several churches in the diocese, including the former Church of St. John the Evangelist, Boston and St. Matthew and the Redeemer Church, South Boston, and at Emmanuel Church, Boston.  Over the years she also offered expertise and served faithfully on a number of diocesan committees, including the Committee on Constitution and Canons, the Disability Concerns Committee and the Diocesan Disciplinary Board.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont Street, Boston.  Clergy are invited to vest and process – white or blue stoles, please.

May the soul of God’s faithful servant departed rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her.       

Faithfully yours,

The Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates
The Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris

Condolences may be sent to her family in care of her sister:
Ms. Patricia Hicks
417 South Avenue
Holmes PA 19043

Memorial donations may be made to:
Fund for Handicap Access
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
138 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02111
Please make checks payable to "Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts" with "Fund for Handicap Access" on the memo line.