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As the diocese embarks on a new season of ministry, Bishop Julia E. Whitworth is eager to hear from clergy and lay leaders in the worshiping communities of of the diocese, in a process toward articulating the vision for the diocese's future. In partnership with Ministry Architects, a week of many…
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The Community Preservation Act approved by Lowell voters in 2019 continues to drive citywide investments and improvements, as well as grow the city’s housing stock. The Community Preservation Committee, made up of volunteer representatives from many boards and city staff, approved on Jan. 23 almost…
Diocesan News

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.

In the News
In 1970, the pastors of Boston’s St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church  and  Union United Methodist Church came together to create the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast. This year, the annual tradition celebrates its 55th year. A highlight of this year’s breakfast was the keynote speaker, Angela…
Diocesan News

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.

Parish News

St. Peter’s-San Pedro Church in Salem will honor the life of President Jimmy Carter with the tolling of its 1740 bell at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 as the late president’s remains are laid to rest in Plains, Ga., just as the church has done at the death of every United States president since the nation was founded.   

In the News
In a Dec. 29, 2024, dispatch, Cape Cod Times columnist Lawrence Brown highlighted the helping hand that St. David's Church in South Yarmouth extends to a community: "Once a month, the church holds a 'Food and Paper Pantry' for Cape homeless people and struggling families. They've been serving up…
Diocesan News

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

Diocesan News

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

Reflections

“The light shines in darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” ~ John 1.5, NRSV

Blessings and joy to you this Eve of the Nativity!  As we approach the manger this night, I am so very aware of the hopes and the fears of all the years. We do not know what 2025 has in store for us.