BISHOP WOLFE RESPONDS TO VATICAN'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Bishop Dean Wolfe on Oct. 23 issued a statement in response to the Vatican's announcement regarding reception of some Anglicans into the Roman Catholic Church.
Click here to read Bishop Wolfe's statement.
Click here to see news about the announcement from The New York Times.
NEW CANON TO THE ORDINARY NAMED
Bishop Dean Wolfe has named the Rev. Craig Loya as the new canon to the ordinary for the diocese. He takes office Nov. 1. For nearly three years Loya has served as one of two campus missioners for the diocese.
Read more about Loya's appointment by clicking here.
BISHOP'S BALL PLANNED TO CAP OFF 150TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
The Bishop's Ball, a gala dinner and dance, is planned for Dec. 11 as the final event in the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. It will take place at St. Michael and All Angels in Mission.
Read more by clicking here.
SAFE CHURCH POLICY ANNOUNCED
A policy designed to help churches protect people from sexual abuse was adopted by the diocesan Council of Trustees at its meeting May 19, 2009. The policy guidelines describe who must undergo training in Safeguarding God's Children, as well as who needs background checks and other screening.
The policy also addresses disciplinary procedures for clergy and others involved in allegations of sexual misconduct.
The policy, in PDF format, is available by clicking here. A summary of the requirements is available by clicking here.
BULLETIN INSERT RECALLS BISHOPS OF THE PAST 150 YEARS
The final installment in a series of 11 bulletin inserts for parish use has been released, all describing the life and work of the bishops that have served the Diocese of Kansas. This one honors our current bishop, Bishop Dean Wolfe. It is available by clicking here. It is suggested that it be used on Sept. 27.
For a list of all the 150th anniversary bishop bulletin inserts and suggested usage dates, please click here.
KANSANS AT THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
Four dozen Kansans, including Bishop Dean E. Wolfe, visited the Washington National Cathedral Aug. 1-2 as part of the diocese's celebration of its 150th anniversary. Bishop Wolfe preached at the cathedral's main Sunday service.
You can watch a replay of that service on the cathedral's website.
GENERAL CONVENTION 2009
Click here for general information about General Convention and for reports from Diocese of Kansas deputies and news about what has taken place.
Click here to read the communication issued by Bishop Dean Wolfe July 18 after the conclusion of General Convention.
A list of some of the more notable resolutions passed by General Convention is available by clicking here.
CYCLE OF PRAYER
The weekly cycle of prayers for those in the Diocese of Kansas and the Anglican Communion now is available for the months of October through December 2009. Click here to see the Cycle of Prayer in Word format.
STORIES FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE HARVEST
Click here to see what's new in the September/October 2009 issue of the newspaper of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas.
For stories from past issues of The Harvest, click here.
DIOLOG NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
DioLog, the bi-weekly electronic newsletter of the Diocese of Kansas, now is available online. Click here to see the current edition.
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