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Bishop Harris's consecration service on Feb. 11, 1989: Laying on of hands by the 55-plus bishops present. Diocese of Massachusetts/Episcopal Times Photo: Evan Richman The newly consecrated Bishop Harris with the presiding bishop, Edmond Browning. …
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The winter and spring of 2014 offer a wealth of opportunities for middle and high school age youth to engage with their faith through mission, retreats and fellowship. Registration for all of these events is online at  http://www.diomassyouth.org/ The diocesan Office of Youth Ministry is…
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The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts on Jan. 22 sent the following letter to diocesan clergy, wardens, Diocesan Convention delegates and diocesan leadership.“The Lord said to Samuel,‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature…for the Lord does not see…
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Episcopal City Mission (ECM), a ministry which promotes social and economic justice through congregations, community-based organizations and people within the Diocese of Massachusetts, announced on Jan. 21 the presentation of its annual Burgess Urban Fund grants to 20 grassroots community…
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The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts announced today its slate of nominees for election as bishop.  They are:•  The Rev. Holly Antolini, Rector, St. James’s Church, Cambridge, Mass.;•  The Rev. Ronald Culmer, Rector, St. Clare’s Church, Pleasanton, Calif.;…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…