The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, Bishop of New York, writes to the diocese about the grand jury decisions in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner:Last week, after months of waiting, the grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri, failed or refused to indict the police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown. The days since have seen the shock, anger and heartbreak of millions … [Read more...] about ‘Very Costly Days’
Archives for December 4, 2014
Rise in Glory: Bp. Wiedrich
The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey D. Lee writes to the Diocese of Chicago by email:I write with the sad news that Bishop William Wiedrich, suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Chicago from 1991 to 1997, died [Nov. 26] at his home in an assisted living facility in Michigan. He was 83 and had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for some time.Bishop Wiedrich spent the first twenty-five years of … [Read more...] about Rise in Glory: Bp. Wiedrich
Abp. to Preach in VTS Chapel
The Very Rev. Ian Markham, dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary, writes on the seminary’s website:The consecration of the new Immanuel Chapel will take place on Tuesday October 13, 2015, at 10 a.m. I am delighted to announce that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, will be the preacher and the Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts … [Read more...] about Abp. to Preach in VTS Chapel
Central Gulf Coast Picks 4
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast’s standing committee has announced its slate of nominees as the diocese seeks its fourth bishop.The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan II has served as the diocese’s third bishop since 2001. He announced in July 2013 that he planned to retire.The four nominees are:The Rev. James Russell Kendrick, rector of St. … [Read more...] about Central Gulf Coast Picks 4