Diocesan News

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and the president of the Episcopal Church General Convention's House of Deputies, the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, have issued a letter calling on Episcopal congregations to participate in “Confession, Repentance and Commitment to End Racism Sunday” on Sept. 6…

Jin Min Lee joins the congregational development team on the diocesan staff as the program director for the Mission Hub Initiative.  Lee will be taking over the hub-related work of the Rev. Samuel Rodman, who is now serving as acting chief of staff. "Jin Min has made a significant…

As summer begins to draw to a close, the diocese's summer programs for children and youth are also winding down another summer of fun, academic enrichment and faith formation.  It was a milestone summer for the Barbara C. Ha …

This summer’s triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church, held June 25-July 3 in Salt Lake City, will be remembered for its mountaintop moments:  The historic and decisive election of a new presiding bishop, one whose “We are the Jesus movement now!” message resounded across the…

Seventeen college students from Mystic Valley Episcopal churches received scholarships for the upcoming academic year, thanks to the Alice V. Johnson Fund managed by the Trustees of Donations. Courtesy Photo …

Bishop Gates visits B-SAFE at St. Luke's-San Lucas in Chelsea. Bishop Alan M. Gates has been out and about with young people of the diocese as they enjoyed various summer opportunities.At the diocese’s Barbara C. Harris Camp in Greenfield, N.H., he joined new members of the…

This year's annual Diocesan Convention will be marked by a special spirit of celebration as the Cathedral Church of St. Paul reopens its doors to the diocesan community after having been closed for more than a year for renovations. "What a joy it will be…

Roy Goodwin Detail from the Virgin Mary Altar, by Ralph Adams Cram The Church of St. John the Evangelist and the Cathedral Church of St. Paul have merged into one community, presently worshiping at St. John’s at 35 Bowdoin Street on…

Head of School Chris Wilson announced this week that Esperanza Academy has earned full accreditation from the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE), a nationally recognized accreditation program. Entering its ninth year of providing middle school girls in Lawrence with a…

[Episcopal News Service] The 78th General Convention, in a series of historic moments, elected the first African-American presiding bishop; approved marriage equality for all Episcopalians; adopted a budget that emphasizes racial reconciliation and evangelism; endorsed the study of fossil fuel…