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Bishop Stephen Lane on the mass murder in BuffaloTuesday, May 17, 2022Gun violence is a pervasive reality across the United States. The recent mass murder in Buffalo brings that close to home, along with the knowledge that the murderer also considered Rochester as a target. The motivation, in this case, was hatred for people of color, America’s long history of racism being passed to a new generation. But truth be told, there are mass shootings nearly every day. This past weekend according to news reports, 21 people were killed in mass shootings across the country. Read more » |
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Bishop's Writing / May 2022Tuesday, May 17, 2022Dear Friends in Christ, Since I last wrote to you, coronavirus has continued to surge across our region. I’ve had a visitation postponed, and several of the clergy of the diocese have been ill, one significantly. Let’s remember the most vulnerable among us, and let’s remain cautious and vigilant in our communities. This month I want to continue raising thought questions for the Episcopal Transition Process. Read more » |
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Pastoral statement on mass shooting in Buffalo from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael CurryTuesday, May 17, 2022Pastoral statement on mass shooting in Buffalo from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry May 16, 2022 READ HERERead more » |
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Presiding Bishop’s statement to Executive Council regarding 80th General ConventionWednesday, May 11, 2022Please read HERE Read more » |
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Bishop's Writing / Enews April 2022Tuesday, April 19, 2022Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, As I write, Covid is once again surging in our region. In the last few days, priests of the diocese and a member of the staff have tested positive for the virus. I urge you all to be cautious about in-person meetings and encourage masking for public worship. I remind you that the common cup is not authorized yet, and I hope we will continue to keep the needs of the vulnerable at the forefront of our thinking as we go about our ministries. I am taking a break from in-person meetings for a couple of weeks. Read more » |
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An Easter Message from Bishop LaneTuesday, April 12, 2022An Easter message from The Rt. Rev. Stephen Lane |