Announcements

The Standing Committee of the Diocese wishes to express our heartfelt thanks for all of those who were willing to serve on the search and transition committees. We were greatly encouraged by the number of applicants and feel very fortunate for the incredibly faithful and talented lay and clergy members of our diocese who feel called to serve.

Will you share in the work ahead to elect the tenth Bishop of Western Massachusetts? The Standing Committee is seeking individuals to serve on two committees charged with undertaking the work of our episcopal transition. The work of both will be carried out with the support of the Standing Committee and a consultant hired to assist us through the process.

Will you share in the work ahead to elect the tenth Bishop of Western Massachusetts? The Standing Committee is seeking individuals to serve on two committees charged with undertaking the work of our episcopal transition. The work of both will be carried out with the support of the Standing Committee and a consultant hired to assist us through the process....

It’s my pleasure to be writing to you all as President of the Standing Committee. I had intended this month to offer an infomercial of sorts for the role the Standing Committee plays when parishes decide to sell property or take on debt. Long story short, it’s more interesting than it sounds, and it’s most helpful that you contact the Standing Committee [...]

To the faithful in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, I am abundantly blessed to be your bishop. For twelve years now, we have collaborated on Jesus’ mission of mercy, compassion, and hope. It is in service to that mission that I am announcing plans for my retirement and calling for the election of the tenth bishop.