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Bishop Dean Wolfe (center) speaks to a group of senior wardens during the first diocesan Lay Leadership Academy Feb. 4 at Grace Cathedral, Topeka. Workshop sessions addressed issues faced by wardens, treasurers and those responsible for administration in parishes of the diocese. Photo by Melodie Woerman

Leaders gather for diocesan academy

Nearly 100 parish leaders from congregations across the diocese met in Topeka Feb. 4 for the first annual Lay Leadership Academy. To read more, click here.

Bishop names new canon to the ordinary

The Rev. Mary Siegmund became canon to the ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, begining March 1. To read more, click here.

Pardon our dust

New church construction, or plans to expand, are popping up in parishes across the diocese. To read more, click here.

A public reading of Scripture

Youth from across the diocese gathered at the cathedral for the fifth annual Miqra weekend of learning about Scripture and reading the entire Bible out loud. To read more, click here.

Three people are ordained priest

Bishop Wolfe ordained the Rev. Robert Harris and the Rev. Kenny Miller to the priesthood Jan. 21 at Grace Cathedral, Topeka, and the Rev. Maria Hoeker was ordained a priest Feb. 4 in Brevard, N.C. To read more, click here.

Diocesan financial picture brightens

The diocese ended 2005 in better financial shape than had been expected, and three gifts from the estates of members of the diocese will aid diocesan ministries. To read more, click here.

National and international news

Four bishops have been nominated for election as the next Presiding Bishop. To read more, click here.

In other news:

Stitchers, knitters and crocheters in parishes across the diocese are using their talents to provide warmth and comfort.

Kansans reflect on their service to the Presiding Bishop Nominating Committee.

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