Monnot Elected Bishop of Iowa August 2, 2021 Highlight, News The Rev. Betsey Monnot, a parish priest and church consultant from Northern California, has been elected as the X Bishop of Iowa at a special convention held on July 31 in Des Moines. Monnot, 54, was elected on the third ballot from a slate of three women candidates, and will be the first woman to serve as Iowa’s bishop since the diocese was founded in 1853.
Bishop Slates Continue Trend Toward Women May 24, 2021 Highlight, News By Kirk Petersen Three dioceses recently announced the candidates in their upcoming bishop elections: Iowa, Nevada, and Pittsburgh. One detail jumps out from a glance at the slates: Nine of the 12 candidates... Read more...
Iowa Episcopalians Help Recover from ‘Derecho’ August 21, 2020 Clips, Highlight, News “The damage is so massive, it is hard to accurately wrap your head around it.”
Bishop Roundup: S. Dakota, Iowa, Lexington, Missouri, Maryland November 12, 2019 News Bishops begin in South Dakota, announce retirement in Iowa, change titles in Lexington, hold walkabouts in Missouri, and return in Maryland.
Celebrating a Global Companionship September 5, 2018 Clips, News Bishop Alan Scarfe of Iowa describes the consecration of Andrew Swift as Bishop of Brechin.
Bishops Join Scottish Consecration August 24, 2018 Clips, News The Bishop of Iowa and the Bishop of Swaziland will attend the consecration of Andrew Swift as the next Bishop of Brechin.
Revival 2017 in Iowa January 5, 2017 News The Bishop of Iowa replaces parish visitations with 20 weekend gatherings that focus on revival theme.
