Information on Ramon Aymerich
The Buffalo News reported this morning that the Diocese of Buffalo has added the name of an Episcopal priest with ties to the Diocese of Western New York to its list of clergy and former clergy who are the subjects of credible claims of child sexual abuse. The Rev. Ramon Aymerich, who now lives in…
Pre-Convention Meetings in October
Members of both the Dioceses of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania are invited to attend one of four joint pre-convention gatherings: October 3 at 7 p.m. at St. James, Batavia, New York October 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s, Jamestown, New York October 7 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s, Franklin, Pennsylvania October…
Heading to Convention on the Road to Emmaus: An update from Bishop Sean
In this new video, Bishop Sean offers an update on what’s happened since April, when the partnership of the Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York got underway. He invites everyone to convention in Erie on October 25 and 26, but don’t expect business as usual! Convention begins with registration and continental breakfast from…
Alfred Price Honored with Bishop Walter Decoster Dennis Award
Union of Black Episcopalians recognizes longtime lay leader Alfred D. Price, longtime deputy to General Convention and leader in the Diocese of Western New York was given the Bishop Walter Decoster Dennis Award by the Union of Black Episcopalians at its annual conference in late July in Los Angeles. The award, named for a former bishop…
New Diaconal Formation Program in 2020
The Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York have developed a new joint deacon formation program that will begin in the fall of 2020. The process of creating the program began in 2017, said Canon Vanessa Butler, who oversees the ordination process on the bishop’s staff in Northwestern Pennsylvania. “Our Joint Board of Examining…
Welcoming the Stranger Video Available Soon
Next month, congregations in the diocese will receive in the mail a DVD that contains a new how-to video on refugee ministry titled “Welcoming the Stranger.” The production, completed just in time for World Refugee Day on June 20, is the result of a two-and-a-half year collaboration between the people of St. Peter’s, Eggertsville, their…
Moving Beyond Good Intentions
Earlier this month, the Bishop James Theodore Holly Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians hosted the organization’s Northeast Regional Conference in Niagara Falls. The weekend event, which included Episcopalians from across the region, will benefit the Dioceses of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania for years to come, its organizers say. “We wanted a…
On the Road to Emmaus Together: An Easter Message from Bishop Sean
Dear friends, Every Easter morning, I find myself relieved that it was Mary Magdalene, and not me, who was the first one at the empty tomb. She had what it took: a profound faith in what she saw but did not yet understand and a willingness to proclaim the Resurrection without confirmation or analysis. Those…
A Thank You from Bishop Sean
Dear friends in Christ: Thank you for the generous welcome that you extended to Carly, Lauren and me on Sunday at St. Paul’s Cathedral. I was glad to see so many of you and to have the chance to worship together. I am especially grateful that we were able to begin our ministry together by…
Bishop Franklin’s Farewell Letter
April 2, 2019 Dear friends, The big day has nearly arrived. On Sunday afternoon at a special service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, I will pass the crozier to Bishop Sean Rowe and retire as your bishop. It will be a bittersweet day for me, because my heart will be full of thanksgiving for our ministry…
Bishop Franklin’s Farewell Video
In a final video for the Diocese of Western New York, Bishop Bill Franklin remembers his episcopacy and reflects on the legacy he is leaving for the people of the diocese. Come thank Bishop Bill for his ministry at the Service of Goodbye and Hello on April 7 at 3 pm at the St. Paul’s…
Bishop Franklin to Serve in Long Island: Retiring bishop will also teach, lead churchwide bodies
Bishop Bill Franklin, who will retire as bishop of Western New York on April 3, will become assisting bishop in the Diocese of Long Island in May. “Bishop Bill Franklin is a wonderfully gifted bishop whose experience and wisdom will add a great deal to the overall ministry of our diocese,” said Bishop Larry Provenzano,…
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Information on Ramon Aymerich
The Buffalo News reported this morning that the Diocese of Buffalo has added the name of an Episcopal priest with ties to the Diocese of Western New York to its …Read More »
Experimenting with Prayer Ministry at St. David’s, West Seneca
Bishop Sean is often heard to say that Episcopalians need to experiment for the sake of the gospel. Last month, St. David’s in West Seneca did just that when its …Read More »Pre-Convention Meetings in October
Members of both the Dioceses of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania are invited to attend one of four joint pre-convention gatherings: October 3 at 7 p.m. at St. James, …Read More »