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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 Jan. 24, 2025, in support of Diocese of Washington Bishop Mariann Budde and her Jan. 21 sermon at Washington National Cathedral focusing on unity and calling on President Trump for mercy toward immigrants and refugees, and LGBTQ+ people.

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Bishop Julia E. Whitworth issued the following statement to clergy and diocesan and congregational leadership on Jan. 17, 2025, regarding diocesan ministries to and with immigrants.

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

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Bishop Julia E. Whitworth announced on Jan. 3, 2025, the following staff transition.

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The annual diocesan Ministry Discernment Conference is widening its embrace in 2025 to include anyone looking for resources for discerning God's call in their life.  The conference, jointly hosted in past years by the diocesan Commission on Ministry and bishops, has always been open to all,…
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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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Bishop Julia E. Whitworth has announced the following transition on the diocese staff. 

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Photos from the 2024 Diocesan Convention held Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Marriott Boston Quincy Hotel in Quincy.

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Video and text of the address given by Bishop Julia E. Whitworth at the 239th annual Diocesan Convention on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

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Nov. 7, 2024 Beloved of God in Massachusetts, In the deluge of emotions and words after Tuesday’s election, it was a challenge to find more which might add meaning yesterday. Perhaps those of you pastoring congregations, schools, and other communities, church or otherwise, felt the same way…