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Diocese of New York notified of successful canonical consent process for next bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of New York has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect Matthew Foster Heyd has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. The consents received have been certified by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, registrar of the General Convention.
Online filing open for 2022 Parochial Report; due by March 1
Online filing for the 2022 Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations is now available. Reports must be filed by March 1.
Episcopal Church Human Resources Director Raphaelle Sondak to retire
Raphaelle Sondak, who has served as director of human resources and a member of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s staff since 2017, has announced her upcoming retirement. Sondak’s last day will be Feb. 3.
Presiding bishop nominating committee announces application timeline
Members of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop have decided on a timeline for receiving names of potential nominees to be the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church.
Episcopalians invited to observe Religious Life Sunday on Jan. 22
Episcopalians are invited to learn about, pray for, and celebrate the vowed religious orders and communities that have long been part of the church during a first-time observance of Religious Life Sunday on Jan. 22. Find more information and download bulletin inserts.
Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council
to meet Feb. 9-12
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene Feb. 9-12 in San Francisco, California.
Diocese of Ohio notified of successful canonical consent process for next bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of Ohio has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry that Bishop-elect Anne B. Jolly has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3. The consents received have been certified by the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, registrar of the General Convention.
Registration open for 2023 Episcopal Youth Event delegations
The Episcopal Church Youth Ministries Office announces open registration for delegations of young people and chaperones planning to attend the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) July 4-8 at the University of Maryland in College Park. Volunteers are also sought for multiple roles.
Presiding Bishop Curry invites gifts to Absalom Jones Fund for Episcopal HBCUs
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites people of all backgrounds and faiths to give generously to the Absalom Jones Fund in support of the work of two historically Black institutions of higher education in cultivating and preparing diverse leaders: Voorhees College and Saint Augustine’s University.
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the death of Pope Benedict XVI
With the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, I offer heartfelt prayers for His Holiness Pope Francis and all members of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world. As followers of Jesus, we know that death does not have the final word. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13, the apostle Paul reminded that first generation of Christians that they need not grieve as those who have no hope.
