By Kirk Petersen The Rt. Rev. John T. Tarrant, who retired last year as the X Bishop of South Dakota, died on August 24 of an apparent heart attack. He was 68. The announcement was made by the Diocese of Western Massachusetts, where Tarrant served several churches earlier in his career. He returned there after retirement. "His humble ministry among indigenous … [Read more...] about Former South Dakota Bishop John Tarrant Dies at 68
Diocese of South Dakota
Bishop Roundup: S. Dakota, Iowa, Lexington, Missouri, Maryland
South Dakota On November 2, Jonathan H. Folts became the XI Bishop of South Dakota -- and the second bishop in his immediate family. Folts's father, retired Bishop James E. Folts, served as both a co-consecrator and as the preacher. The elder Folts previously ordained his son as both a deacon and a priest in the Diocese of West Texas. Episcopal News Service reported … [Read more...] about Bishop Roundup: S. Dakota, Iowa, Lexington, Missouri, Maryland
Bishop Roundup: South Dakota, Vermont
Two future bishops elected earlier this year have received the necessary consents from bishops and standing committees, and will be consecrated in the fall. The Rev. Dr. Jonathan H. Folts was elected XI Bishop of South Dakota on May 4, and will be consecrated and ordained on November 2. The Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown was elected XI Bishop of Vermont on May 18. … [Read more...] about Bishop Roundup: South Dakota, Vermont
11th Bishop of South Dakota
The Diocese of South Dakota elected the Rev. Jonathan H. Folts as its 11th bishop at its special election convention in Pierre on Saturday. One of four nominees, Folts was elected on the fourth ballot. Folts, the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Essex, Conn., received 40 votes in the clergy order and 103 votes in the lay order. Thirty-eight clergy votes and 96 lay … [Read more...] about 11th Bishop of South Dakota
South Dakota Adds 2 Nominees
The Diocese of South Dakota has added two nominees in the search for its 11th bishop. The Rev. John Floberg is rector of St. James, St. Luke’s, and Church of the Cross on Standing Rock Indian Reservation, N.D. The Rev. Robert Two Bulls Jr. is vicar of All Saints Indian Mission, Minneapolis, and missioner of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota’s Department of Indian Work … [Read more...] about South Dakota Adds 2 Nominees
South Dakota Nominates 2
The Diocese of South Dakota has nominated two priests in its search for an 11th bishop. The Rev. Jonathan Folts is rector of St. John’s Church in Essex, Conn. The Rev. Mark Story is rector of St. Mary’s Church in Edmond, Okla. For more information on the two nominees, see the diocese’s candidates page. The diocese will accept nominees by petition until March 8. The … [Read more...] about South Dakota Nominates 2
South Dakota Seeks 11th Bishop
The Diocese of South Dakota has released a web-based profile in its search for the diocese’s 11th bishop. It will receive nominations until Oct. 15. Under the heading of “Hopes for Our Next Bishop,” the profile says: We are seeking someone who has served in a multi-cultural setting and understands the needs and concerns of the Native and non-Native communities. Our bishop … [Read more...] about South Dakota Seeks 11th Bishop
Hope on the Ground
20 Minutes with John Tarrant Since 2009, the Rt. Rev. John Tarrant has served as Bishop of South Dakota — a corner of the Episcopal Church that defies expectations and preconceptions. Tarrant’s ministry is a challenging one, and not simply due to South Dakota’s relatively large size and sparse population (it ranks 46th for population density in America). South Dakota is a … [Read more...] about Hope on the Ground