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This Diocese has an extraordinary history and a dynamic future.

There is truly a revolutionary spirit in this Diocese. When people think of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, they think of the birth of the Episcopal Church, the founding of our Country, William White, Absalom Jones, the Philadelphia 11, justice and hope.

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“The Episcopal Church must become a place of belonging, not just a place of welcome.”

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We have 135 congregations across 5 counties. Diverse, spirit-filled places of belonging. Find a church and people interested and involved in similar ministries so you can share ideas and strategies.

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There is truly a revolutionary spirit in this diocese.

Our vision is to know Jesus and change the world. We can do that by proclaiming the Gospel, empowering our churches, and addressing the pain and poverty. We have the gifts, resources, people, and faith. Together we are change agents for Christ.

Upcoming Events

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  • wellness

Female Veteran Moral Injury Healing Ceremony (6/1/23)

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Ordination to the Diaconate (6/3/23)

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 23 S 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • lgbtqia
  • diocesan event

Queer Holiness: Why Science, Experience, and Scripture Matter (6/3/23)

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Church of St. Luke & The Epiphany,330 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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News

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  • message from the bishop

The Rev. Jane Gober to Join as Canon for Transitions Ministry

Last month, we announced a search for a Canon for Transitions who will replace the Rev. Arlette Benoit Joseph when she leaves this summer for a position at The Church Pension Group. When Arlette announced her departure, I asked the Standing Committee (which acts as the Bishop’s Council of Advice)...
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In Memoriam: The Rev. Marlee Norton

(Provided by the Rev. Cathy Kerr. Photo from Betty Dougherty.) The Rev. Marlee R.J. Norton, an Episcopal priest who served parishes in Pennsylvania and Virginia, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2023, at her home in Arlington, Va. At the time of her death she was interim rector of St. Martin de...
  • message from the bishop
  • wellness

Ending the Pandemic of Loneliness (May 2023)

Loneliness is as deadly as smoking. That is what the Surgeon General of the United States said last week in an 85-page report.   “Given the significant health consequences of loneliness and isolation, we must prioritize building social connection the same way we have prioritized other critical...
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