March 31 is the birthday of César Ch√°vez, the farm labor leader who dedicated his life to improving the wages and working conditions of agricultural workers, one of the country’s poorest and most exploited groups of laborers. It is also one of the most ethnically and racially identifiable groups. Texas provides a large share of these workers, at home and around the nation.
People from different faiths and religious backgrounds came together for a vigil in support of the Muslim community here and around the world.
Bishop Andy Doyle announced today the appointment of the Rev. Canon Christine M. Faulstich, chief of staff, as his new Canon to the Ordinary of The Episcopal Diocese of Texas, effective March 15, 2019.
On Saturday, March 2, 2019, over 350 people gathered at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Spring to celebrate the dedication and consecration of their new church building. This has been a project over seven years in the making. The new space was dedicated and consecrated by Bishop Doyle, who also celebrated eucharist and gave the sermon.
It’s no secret that Houston is one of the country’s most diverse cities embracing a wide variety of different cultures, ethnicities and food. The same …
The Rev. Canon Kathryn ‘Kai’ Ryan was elected February 22 as bishop suffragan for the western region of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
One of the many highlights of the 170th Diocesan Council was the dinner honoring the many years of service of the Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison. It was a celebration in which her family, friends, bishops and hundreds of members of the diocese paid tribute, on Friday, February 21, 2019 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.
The 170thDiocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas held its annual gathering in The Woodlands, Texas, on February 21-23, 2019. During this time, over 600 Texas Episcopalians met to vote for a new Bishop Suffragan, elect members to diocesan boards, celebrate Bishop Dena Harrison, attend workshops and learn of the vision Bishop Andy Dole has for the future of the Diocese.
The Rev. Canon Kathryn ‘Kai’ Ryan was elected February 22 as bishop suffragan for the western region of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
Never underestimate the power 13 church members can have on their community. With curiosity and care, The Rev. Nanda Perry shares how St. Philip’s, Hearne is talking to their town and discovering together what the future may bring to small town Texas.
Suzanne Gail Smith became the first person to be ordained a priest at Grace Episcopal in over 66 years, and the first ever woman to be ordained into the priesthood at Grace.
Celebrating 175 years of mission in Christ, we are a diverse community of believers following the Episcopal tradition across our 81-county diocese spanning nearly 70,000 square miles in the central, eastern, and northern regions of Texas. Founded in 1838, we are more than 450 active clergy-strong with 174 congregations, approximately 70 missional communities, 27 campus missions, chaplaincies, foundations, institutions, and over 77,000 parishioners.
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