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- 1Pope meets French bishops at Lourdes sanctuary●A moment from the meeting of @Pontifex_fr with the bishops of #France in the "Sainte-Bernadette" hemicycle of the Lourde
Pope Francis met with the bishops of France in the Sainte-Bernadette hemicycle of the Lourdes sanctuary. The gathering opened with a prayer and a hymn to the Holy Spirit before the Pope addressed the French episcopate. The meeting is being followed closely in France, where Lourdes remains the country's most important Catholic pilgrimage site.
- 2St. James AME Church Foundations and 1875 Cornerstone Preserved▼St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church Foundations and 1875 Cornerstone
The historic foundations and 1875 cornerstone of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church have been highlighted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The cornerstone dates to the congregation's earliest years and stands as a tangible marker of African American religious and community history. Preservationists are drawing attention to the site's significance and the importance of protecting such landmarks for future generations.
- 3Southlake Episcopal church plans expansion to improve accessibility▼St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Southlake to expand, increase accessibility
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Southlake, Texas, is planning an expansion of its facilities that will also increase accessibility for visitors and members. The announcement was reported by local outlet Community Impact. Details on the scope, cost, and timeline of the project have not been made available in the initial report.
- 4Synod study group proposes widening infallibility to all Christian faithful●Synod study group proposes widening infallibility to ‘Christian faithful’ The proposed amendment to Canon 749 risks open
A Vatican Synod study group has reportedly proposed amending Canon 749 to extend the notion of infallibility from papal and episcopal definitions to the 'Christian faithful' as a whole. Critics, including commentators at The Catholic Thing, warn the change could open the door to a Church governed by majority decision rather than papal authority, sparking debate among Catholics over authority and synodality.
- 5Geneva publishes Covid hospitalization data in Episcope newsletter●# Covid Genf publiziert im Episcope-Newsletter Covid-Hospitalisierungsdaten des HUG (einzige Schweizer Daten, die mir be
Geneva has released Covid-19 hospitalization figures from the HUG hospitals in the Episcope newsletter, reportedly the only such Swiss data currently available. The hospital numbers appear to move in proportion to wastewater surveillance data. Also notable: for the first time, the vaccination recommendation is tied to a specific timeframe, pointing to September.
- 6Bishops' Secretaries Mark 40th Anniversary Milestone▼Bishops’ Secretaries Celebrate 40 Years of Connection
Bishops' secretaries are celebrating 40 years of their professional network, marking four decades of connection among those who support senior church leaders. The anniversary gathering highlights the often unseen administrative work that keeps episcopal offices running. Little further detail about the event or attendees is available at this time.
- 7Former Long Island church to sell for $11.8 million as congregations merge▼Former Long Island church to be sold for $11.8 million as two congregations merge
A former church building on Long Island is being sold for $11.8 million as two congregations merge, according to Episcopal News Service. The sale marks the consolidation of the two parishes and the disposal of their former house of worship. The buyer and the specific congregations involved were not detailed in the available reporting.
- 8Former Long Island church to be sold for $11.8 million amid congregations' merger▼Former Long Island church to be sold for $11.8 million as two nearby congregations merge
A former Episcopal church on Long Island is being sold for $11.8 million, with proceeds connected to the merger of two nearby congregations. The sale marks the end of an era for the historic property as the merged parish consolidates its resources, reflecting broader declines in attendance that have led many denominations to sell or repurpose church buildings.
- 9Why Religious Studies Matters in Interfaith Work●A Jain, a Jew, and an Episcopal Priest: Why Religious Studies Matters to Our Work
Interfaith America has published a piece by three practitioners from different traditions - a Jain, a Jew, and an Episcopal priest - arguing that academic training in religious studies is essential to their professional work. The authors suggest that understanding religions deeply, rather than superficially, improves collaboration across faith communities and strengthens interfaith efforts.
- 10Inaugural 'Great Traditions' Conference Features Rowan Williams and Sean Rowe●Inaugural ‘Great Traditions’ Conference with Rowan Williams, Sean Rowe
The inaugural 'Great Traditions' conference is set to feature Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Details about the event's date, location, and programme have not been made widely available, but the pairing of the two prominent Anglican figures is the focus of attention among church readers.
- 11St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Plans Annual Clothing Giveaway▼St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Annual Clothing Giveaway set for Oct. 9-10
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Pageda Springs will hold its annual clothing giveaway on October 9-10, offering free clothing to community members. The event is part of the church's longstanding outreach efforts in the area.
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Bishop Curry has emphasized that 'everyone matters in this church,' a message of inclusion and belonging within the Episcopal Church. The statement, carried by church communications, frames the denomination as a community where every member counts regardless of background. It comes amid broader public discussion of the bishop's widely followed teachings on love and inclusion.
- 13St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Launches New Sunday Evening Worship Service●Sundays@6:00pm | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church NEW Evening Worship service (Community Post)
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church has announced a new evening worship service held Sundays at 6:00pm. The announcement circulated as a community post, inviting local residents to attend the recently added service. Details about programming, music, or clergy involvement have not been shared, but the notice aims to spread word among Arlington-area churchgoers looking for an evening alternative to morning worship.
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In Lewes, Delaware, a poet who is also an Episcopal priest and an abstract artist have collaborated on work centered on hares, using the animal as a symbol of hope. The Spotlight Delaware report highlights how their shared imagery connects faith, art and nature, drawing local attention to the unusual pairing and the hopeful message behind their hare-themed creations.