The Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York are considering a shared future that includes the possibility of sharing a bishop for the next five years. Bishops William Franklin of Western New York and Sean Rowe of Northwestern Pennsylvania have, along with the presidents of the respective standing committees, proposed that our dioceses spend the coming months convening discussions among leaders across our region about how we might create more opportunity for mission by working together. This process will culminate in October 2018, when our dioceses will hold a joint convention in Niagara Falls to consider our futures. Listening Sessions Scheduled What do you think about the proposed partnership between the Diocese of Western New York and the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania? Between now and mid-March, all members of both dioceses are invited to share their ideas, hopes and concerns at one of eight listening sessions: January 31, 7 p.m.: St. Luke’s, Jamestown (WNY Cattaraugus/Chautauqua region) February 1, 7 p.m.: St. Andrews, Buffalo (WNY Central Erie region) February 7, 7 p.m.: St. Mark’s, North Tonawanda (WNY Northern region) February 8, 7 p.m.: St. Matthias, East Aurora (WNY Southern Erie region) February 28, 7 p.m.: St. James, Batavia (WNY Genesee region) March 1, 7 p.m.: Calvary, Williamsville (WNY Eastern Erie region) March 19, 6:30 p.m.: St. John’s, Franklin (NWPA) March 20, 6:30 p.m.: St. John’s, Kane (NWPA) Bishop Sean will begin listening sessions in Western New York with brief remarks and remain during time for conversation and questions. Members of the Diocese of Western New York’s Standing Committee will also be present at each session. At the listening sessions in the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania, both Bishop Sean and Bishop Bill Franklin will attend the meetings along with members of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania’s Standing Committee. Questions? Please email us at rustbeltepiscopal@gmail.com. Learn more at www.rustbeltepiscopal.org Like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rustbeltepiscopal |
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