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The Rev. Edward M. Cardoza, who has served as missioner for property stewardship in the Diocese of Massachusetts since September 2020, has been appointed priest-in-charge of Grace Church in Manchester, N.H.  He will conclude his ministry on the diocesan staff on March 29 and begin serving at…
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The Office of the Bishop has issued the following pastoral announcement:

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

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Byron Rushing preaching at 2024 Evensong at All Saints Parish, Brookline
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All Saints Parish in Brookline hosted Choral Evensong on Sunday, Feb. 11, commemorating the historic consecration on that date in 1989 of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris (1930-2020) as the first woman to be ordained a bishop in the worldwide Anglican Communion. "'I will sing to my God a new song'--what an appropriate reading for any gathering that celebrates, thinks about, wants to still argue with Barbara Harris!" guest preacher Byron Rushing said of the evening's opening Scripture lesson.

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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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