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Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, an airplane pilot and former oceanographer, is the first woman in Anglicanism's nearly 520-year history to lead a church province as its chief bishop. She was elected June 18 by her colleagues in the House of Bishops from among seven nominees. The House of Deputies confirmed her election the same day.

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Formal Seating
Washington National Cathedral's 11 am All Saints’ Sunday liturgy on November 5 included the formal seating of the Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori in the seat symbolic of her office. Jefferts Schori presided and preached.
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The Investiture of 26th Presiding Bishop
The Investure of the 26th Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori at Washington National Cathedral on November 4.
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The election of 26th Presiding Bishop
Katharine Jefferts Schori, bishop of the Diocese of Nevada, has been elected June 18 by the House of Bishops as the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
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Jefferts Schori's Convention address following her election as 26th presiding bishop
(Friday, September 01, 2006)
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General Convention Nightly
(Monday, June 19, 2006)
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PB Elect Press Conference
(Sunday, June 18, 2006)
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News Stories


1/31/2007 Presiding Bishop, religious leaders address Israeli/Palestinian peacemaking in meeting with Condoleezza Rice
1/26/2007 Presiding Bishop to join religious leaders in meeting with Condoleezza Rice
1/25/2007 Presiding Bishop among religious leaders calling for renewed Israel/Palestine peace initiative
1/24/2007 Presiding Bishop urges congregations to observe Theological Education Sunday
1/19/2007 Presiding Bishop affirms Church's 'fiduciary and moral duty' to preserve property
1/16/2007 Presiding Bishop tells King celebration 'love with abandon'
1/12/2007 Presiding Bishop calls for action on Philippines human rights abuses
1/12/2007 Presiding Bishop responds to President Bush's speech on Iraq
1/9/2007 Presiding Bishop joins more than 1,000 faith leaders in urging Congress to raise minimum wage
12/27/2006 Presiding Bishop gives thanks for President Ford, his 'care-filled ministry'
12/19/2006 Presiding Bishop's Council of Advice meets, elects MacPherson as chair
12/15/2006 Presiding Bishop joins in call for renewed efforts at Middle East peace
12/11/2006 Presiding Bishop's Christmas message points to 'God Among Us'
12/4/2006 San Joaquin convention seeks to sever diocese from Episcopal Church
12/4/2006 Presiding Bishop comments on San Joaquin actions
11/28/2006 Presiding Bishop calls Episcopalians to unite as 'ONE' against HIV/AIDS
11/20/2006 San Joaquin bishop sent letter from Presiding Bishop
11/17/2006 DVD of Presiding Bishop's Investiture now available
11/16/2006 Presiding Bishop calls on committees, commissions, agencies and boards to 'change the world'
11/13/2006 Presiding Bishop preaches at Executive Council's opening Eucharist
11/12/2006 Presiding Bishop tells Executive Council to 'communicate the Good News'
11/10/2006 Presiding Bishop invites congregations, individuals into deepened hospitality, service
11/6/2006 DVD of Presiding Bishop's Investiture set for release by November 17
11/5/2006 Local parishes accommodate young adults attending November 5 seating service
11/5/2006 Presiding Bishop takes seat in Washington National Cathedral
11/5/2006 Presiding Bishop preaches at All Saints' Sunday liturgy, formal seating ceremony
11/4/2006 International guests bring global context to Jefferts Schori's investiture
11/4/2006 Thousands line up outside Cathedral poised to observe history in the making
11/4/2006 Amid prayer and 'shalom,' Katharine Jefferts Schori invested as Episcopal Church's 26th Presiding Bishop
11/4/2006 Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's investiture sermon
11/3/2006 Pre-investiture preparations completed at Washington National Cathedral
11/2/2006 NBC's Today Show to air November 3 interview with Presiding Bishop
11/2/2006 Presiding Bishop invites fellow Primates into dialogue
11/1/2006 Orders of service for Presiding Bishop liturgies available
10/31/2006 National gatherings to precede Presiding Bishop investiture
10/30/2006 Second bulletin insert related to Presiding Bishop investiture ready for use
10/30/2006 Investiture webcast producers ask viewers to pre-register plans to watch
10/27/2006 Archbishop welcomes Presiding Bishop, Presiding Bishop-elect to Lambeth Palace
10/12/2006 California Episcopal seminary awards honorary degrees, dedicates new guest house
10/6/2006 Church set to welcome 26th Presiding Bishop
10/3/2006 Presiding Bishop-elect tells ordained women to dream big dreams, live with hope
9/27/2006 Investiture of 26th Presiding Bishop to be webcast live November 4
9/27/2006 Cathedral requires advance free passes to Presiding Bishop seating liturgy
9/14/2006 Biographical Information
8/24/2006 Anglican women respond with joy to Jefferts Schori's election
8/10/2006 Investiture media credentialing to open August 15
7/26/2006 Investiture to welcome Katharine Jefferts Schori as 26th Presiding Bishop
7/20/2006 CBS Evening News plans July 23 profile of Presiding Bishop-elect
7/20/2006 Investiture of 26th Presiding Bishop: Ticketing announcement set for July 26
7/14/2006 CBS Nightly News plans July 16 profile of Presiding Bishop-elect
6/21/2006 From Columbus: Text of Presiding Bishop-elect's June 21 homily
6/20/2006 From Columbus: Ecumenical partners say relationships remain strong after Jefferts Schori's election
6/19/2006 From Columbus: The Adventure Continues
6/19/2006 From Columbus: Jefferts Schori gets glimpse of new life
6/19/2006 From Columbus: Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes 26th Presiding Bishop
6/18/2006 From Columbus: Episcopal Church elects first woman Presiding Bishop
6/18/2006 From Columbus: Convention sees history unfold as church elected new Presiding Bishop
6/18/2006 Presiding Bishop's statement on the election of Katharine Jefferts Schori
6/18/2006 From Columbus: 26th Presiding Bishop election results from the House of Bishops and House of Deputies
6/18/2006 26th Presiding Bishop elected by House of Bishops
6/17/2006 From Columbus: General Convention receives Presiding Bishop nominees, welcomes bishops-elect
5/3/2006 Presiding Bishop Nominee Video Interviews
4/18/2006 Toward Columbus: Presiding Bishop's role, election process steadily evolving since 1789

Investiture Bulletin Inserts
  

 
Episcopal News Services offers two bulletin inserts to help congregations understand and celebrate the investiture and seating of Nevada Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori as the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. The most recent insert, containing Jefferts Schori's greeting to the Church, is at the top of the list below and is intended for use on November 5. The first insert can be found below those versions.

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Investiture Bulletin Inserts intended for use on November 5
Investiture Bulletin Inserts intended for use on October 29

November 4 Investiture and November 5 Installation
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In rites on November 4–5 at Washington National Cathedral, the Episcopal Church will welcome the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori as its 26th Presiding Bishop. The investiture will occur in the context of a Eucharistic celebration at 11 am on Saturday, November 4. The cathedral's 11 am All Saints' Sunday liturgy on November 5 will include the formal seating of Bishop Jefferts Schori in the seat symbolic of her office. Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will preside and preach at this service and will be webcast by the cathedral.

Download Service Leaflets
November 4 Investiture Service Leaflet
November 5 Installation Service Leaflet on National Cathedral website

Contact Information

For communication, general media inquiries, and public affairs, contact:

Canon Robert Williams,
director of communication
815 Second Avenue
New York City, NY 10017
(212) 922-5385
rwilliams@episcopalchurch.org

For information on the House of Bishops, the Presiding Bishop's Calendar, and Church Affairs, contact: 

The Rev. Canon Carlson Gerdau
Canon to the Presiding Bishop and Primate
815 Second Avenue
New York City, NY 10017
(212) 922-5282
cgerdau@episcopalchurch.org