Diocesan House Sold to New Bethany

New Bethany, a nonprofit founded in the 1980s by the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem in partnership with the City of Bethlehem and Nativity Cathedral, seeks “to build a community of hope and support for those who seek help and for those who desire to make a difference...

Reunification Update – April 2025

On January 1, 2026, the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Bethlehem will reunify to become the Diocese of the Susquehanna. As we approach this milestone, leaders from both dioceses are working diligently to plan how our ministries will merge and...

Conventions approve Reunification

It is with great excitement that we share that the Conventions of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Bethlehem both voted to reunify on October 19, 2024. Pending the reception of consents from a majority of Standing Committees and Bishops Diocesan...