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Presiding Officers Speak to National Tensions

As Executive Council gathers, Presiding Bishop Rowe and President Ayala Harris address protests, transgenderism, and war with Iran.

Accord Extends Suspension of Bishop Andrus

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe: “Bishop Andrus will remain suspended from ministry until I am satisfied that he has demonstrated sufficient amendment of life to permit his return.”

Episcopal Church Declines to Resettle White Afrikaners

Presiding Bishop Rowe believes that continued partnership with the federal government would undermine the church’s commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.

NWPA-WNY Turn Away from Partnership

Both dioceses are ready for next steps, as reflected in their joint statement after the vote.

Late Pope Praised for Bringing ‘Joy of the Gospel’

Pope Francis, 266th successor of Saint Peter as Bishop of Rome and leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics for the last twelve years, died on April 21 at 88.

Conversation with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

The Rev. Dr. Matthew S.C. Olver, Executive Director of TLC, interviews the Most Rev. Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.

Bishops Look Ahead with Hope

The bishops joined in reflections and conversations on issues including declining church attendance, prayer as a form of witness, church property, Christian nationalism, immigration, hope and institutions, and Title IV.

Two-Diocese Partnership Releases Evaluation

Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania pioneered a collaborative approach that has spread across the Episcopal Church. A detailed evaluation probes the relationship and proposes several options for the future.

Church Center Cuts 14 in Staff Realignment

The 14 terminations and 16 early retirements help the church center shift from a staff of 143 to 110 and save the church approximately $2.13 million per year in personnel costs, surpassing savings goals set by General Convention.

Help for Dioceses Tops Realignment Plans

Major goals include practical assistance with crisis communication, Title IV, and faster bishop searches, as well as a “reinvention” of General Convention.

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