Established in 1784, the Diocese of Massachusetts is the largest in the Episcopal Church, in terms of membership, with 87,448 baptized members and 58,236 communicants in 195 parishes and missions.
    The diocese covers the eastern third of Massachusetts, from the New Hampshire border in the north, to the Cape and islands in the south, and extending as far west as (but not including) Worcester County. The diocese includes Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Norfolk, Middlesex, Nantucket, Plymouth and Suffolk Counties, and the town of Southboro in Worcester County.
    The Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, S.S.J.E. is the bishop of the diocese. Elected bishop coadjutor in March 1994 and consecrated in September 1994, Bishop Shaw succeeded the late Bishop David E. Johnson in January 1995 to become the 15th diocesan bishop.
   The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris is the diocese's suffragan (assistant) bishop. Bishop Harris, the first woman to be consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Communion, was elected suffragan bishop in September 1988 and consecrated in February 1989.
   There are 580 licensed or canonically resident priests active in the Diocese of Massachusetts. Of that number, 133 are women - 56 of whom currently serve in parishes as rectors or assistants.
   People of every size, shape, color, and background make this Diocese their spiritual home. If you do not now have a church, we invite you to visit one of our churches by using the parish directory immediately below.

 

Metro Boston  North of Boston  West of Boston  South of Boston  Southeastern Mass.  Cape Cod  The Islands  Complete Listing  Parishes with Home              Pages	Parish Directory:  Click on one of the choices at left to get a map showing where you can find an Episcopal church near you.  Or, click on the last choice to get an alphabetical listing by town.  This week's featured parish site is: Parish of the Messiah, Newton (Auburndale)
Bishops' Visits  Clergy              Deployment   Conventions  Deaneries   Diocesan             Cycle of Prayer   Diocesan Staff            Directory  Diocesan Staff            E-mail  Directions  Episcopal Times  F. Y. I.  Leadership Development            Institute  Topics of Interest  Youth Leadership                 Academy	Information for Clergy and parishioners:  When is the Bishop coming?  Who can I talk to at diocesan offices about . . . ?  How do I get to the cathedral or diocesan offices?  The Episcopal Times: diocesan newspaper.  F. Y. I.:  monthly newsletter for clergy and leadership.  Leadership Development Institute offerings for the spring.  And more!     This week's featured information site is: Bishops' Visitation Schedules
Book of Common Prayer  Bible Gateway, The  Committees &            Commissions   Constitution and Canons  Diocesan            Resources  Episcopal Church            Calendar   Lectionary Resources  Model By-Laws for                  Parishes & Missions  Other Episcopal &                     Anglican Links	Resources:  Useful links to such related information as Bible concordances, the church lectionary for the week, diocesan groups and national church events.    This week's featured resource site is: Camp Dennen

 

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