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Diocesan News

A joint Lenten-Easter devotional is being offered in the dioceses of Vermont and Massachusetts on the theme of “Baptism and Collaboration in the Body of Christ.”  It features lay, ordained and monastic voices reflecting on the season’s daily Scripture readings and the various “Will you…” questions of the baptismal covenant. The devotional is available here along with additional Lenten program offerings.

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

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Courtesy photo The Transition Committee was given its charge from the Standing Committee on Jan. 5, at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill. Members are (pictured from left): Beth Grundy, James Dilday (Standing Committee), James Hairston, Walter…
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Tim Mossholder on Unsplash In October Diocesan Convention approved a resolution from the Racial Justice Commission establishing a set of guiding principles for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Reparations Fund, and calling for the creation of a committee to oversee the…
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The Nominating Committee for the election of a bishop diocesan for the Diocese of Massachusetts has published a diocesan profile and is, as of Dec. 5, accepting nominations (until Dec. 30, 2023) and applications (until Jan. 13, 2024). "To our potential applicants, we are grateful for your…
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The diocesan community’s prayers and presence are invited for these upcoming scheduled ordinations to the priesthood:  The Rev. Kevin Vetiac on Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston; The Rev. Lisa Faber Ginggen on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m., at…
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The 2024 Ministry Discernment Conference offered by the bishops and the Commission on Ministry will be held online on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This online conference will provide an in-depth look at the 2024 edition of the Ministry Discernment Handbook and give potential inquirers an…
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Diocese of Massachusetts bishops issued on Nov. 30, 2023, this call for prayer, support, advocacy and learning in  response to ongoing Israel-Hamas war. It includes an invitation to all congregations to collect a Jerusalem Christmas Offering in support of Diocese of Jerusalem humanitarian ministries.

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

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The diocesan Standing Committee on Oct. 31, 2023, issued the following invitation for applications from those interested in being considered for appointment to the Bishop Transition Committee.  Applications, via an online form linked below, are due by Nov. 15, 2023.  Questions…