A decade-long tradition will continue thanks to the efforts of the Rev. Bob Wismer at St. Francis Episcopal Church. Wismer began the tradition of Blessing of the Backpacks at St. Francis, 345 Piney Point Road, about 10 years ago. Now families include this spiritual event in their back-to-school routine.
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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