by superadmin | Feb 15, 2018 | Governance
Later this week, the Rev. Dr. Jane Williams will retire as chair of the Diocese of Bethlehem’s Commission on Ministry (COM). She will be succeeded by the Rev. Tim Alleman, staff chaplain in the Geisinger Health System and rector of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in...
by superadmin | Oct 24, 2016 | Diocesan Convention, Governance
At the 145th convention of the Diocese of Bethlehem, held in Reading on October 7 and 8, delegates approved a new version of the diocese’s canons, approved the first reading of a new version of the diocese’s constitution, and elected leaders to the...
by superadmin | Oct 4, 2016 | Diocesan Convention, Governance
The Committee on Constitution and Canons met recently to consider the feedback it received on the proposed amendments to the diocese’s canons and constitution at three pre-convention hearings held around the diocese in September. The committee now asks...
by superadmin | Sep 8, 2016 | Bishop Sean, Front Page, Governance
At Diocesan Convention in October 2015, Bishop Sean Rowe invited the Diocese of Bethlehem on a pilgrimage, which he described as “a time of discernment, planning and decision making.” The yearlong effort, led by the Very Rev. Tony Pompa, dean of the Cathedral Church...
by superadmin | Jun 30, 2016 | Diocesan Convention, Governance
Bishop Sean explains the proposed canonical changes: Prefer the video with no music? Here it is: At the Diocese of Bethlehem’s convention in October, delegates will consider a series of twelve changes to the diocese’s canons and one change to its constitution. “These...
by superadmin | Mar 24, 2016 | Bishop Sean, Governance
Earlier this week, Bishop Sean informed the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council of two upcoming changes to the diocesan staff: Jo Trepagnier, who has served as canon for administration and communications for the past year, will conclude her time on the diocesan...
