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Tributes paid following death of Barbara Harris – the Anglican Communion’s first female bishop

The first woman to be ordained a bishop in the Anglican Communion, Barbara Harris, died on Friday at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Massachusetts, at the age of 89.

17 March 2020

US-based Episcopal Church arms itself with shares in battle for responsible gun-control

The Diocese of Western Massachusetts has purchased shares in the owner of Smith and Wesson to advocate for greater gun safety.

11 February 2019

Massachusetts faith leaders and scientists join forces in climate change emergency appeal

More than 500 religious and scientific leaders in the US-state of Massachusetts have appealed for urgent action to tackle climate change.

31 May 2018

Episcopalians gather for Day of Lamentation amid calls for action against gun violence

Student-led demonstrations and events at Episcopal cathedrals and churches across the US marked a month since Florida school shooting.

15 March 2018

Rabbi in Residence for New England cathedral

The Bishop of Western Massachusetts in the US-based Episcopal Church has appointed a Rabbi in Residence for the diocese’s Christ Church Cathedral.

26 July 2016

The Episcopal Church mission program nears end of first triennium

New church starts, enterprise zones respond to Holy Spirit’s work in the world

22 June 2015