The Rt. Rev. Edward L. Lee Jr. announces that he has retired as an assisting bishop in the Diocese of Pennsylvania: In late June I informed Bishop Gutiérrez that effective July 1 I would be stepping down as an assisting bishop for the Diocese of Pennsylvania. My reasons are age (83), some nagging health issues, and the realization that after 13 years of being the Bishop … [Read more...] about Bp. Edward Lee Retires (at 83)
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Immigration and Threats
Jozef Racek/Flickr Bishop Sally Dyck of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, Bishop Jeffrey Lee of the Diocese of Chicago, and Bishop Wayne Miller of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have issued a letter on the new federal immigration enforcement guidelines issued by the Department of … [Read more...] about Immigration and Threats
Calif. Bishops Fight Execution
The lethal injection room at San Quentin State Prison, completed in 2010 • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/ Wikimedia Commons Via the Diocese of Northern California Grace and peace to you, in the Name of Jesus Christ. We are the bishops of the six dioceses of the Episcopal Church in California. We believe that the citizens of … [Read more...] about Calif. Bishops Fight Execution
U.K. Clergy Might Dress Down
By John Martin A consultation is studying whether Church of England clergy can be freed from requirements to wear traditional clerical dress. It is the first formal step toward easing dress requirements in order for churches to be seen as more relevant in contemporary culture. Opponents of relaxing clergy dress believe it could leave leaders looking slovenly. While canon … [Read more...] about U.K. Clergy Might Dress Down
Global Briefs for July 27
Bishop Treweek Demurs: “I don’t feel like a pioneer,” said the Rt. Rev. Rachel Treweek, the Church of England’s first woman to become a diocesan bishop, after her consecration July 21. “It just so happens that I am pioneer in this, but lots of men and women have been pioneers throughout history.”She added: “I am so hugely grateful for those who fought for this day, for women to … [Read more...] about Global Briefs for July 27
Bishops United Plans Vigil
Adapted from Canticle CommunicationsBishops United Against Gun Violence, a group of more than 60 Episcopal bishops, will sponsor a prayerful procession through the streets of Salt Lake City during the church’s General Convention. The gathering is intended to urge people of faith to seek common ground in efforts to curtail gun violence.Claiming Common Ground Against Gun Violence … [Read more...] about Bishops United Plans Vigil
Pa. Bishops Back LGBT Rights
Adapted from an announcement distributed by the Diocese of Northwestern PennsylvaniaAs bishops of the Episcopal Church and citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we urge the state legislature to pass the Pennsylvania Non-Discrimination Act (HB/SB 300).The proposed law would prohibit discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in employment, … [Read more...] about Pa. Bishops Back LGBT Rights
Bishop James Curry to Retire
From the Diocese of ConnecticutDear Sister and Brothers in Christ,We write to share with you the news that the Rt. Rev. James E. Curry, Bishop Suffragan, plans to retire October 1, 2014. Bishop Curry will be close to completing 14 years as bishop suffragan, the longest serving bishop suffragan in the history of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Bishop Curry is choosing to … [Read more...] about Bishop James Curry to Retire