March 2, 2015
Dear Friends,
As the month of March begins, the Diocese of Long Island mourns the death of its prior bishop, the Right Reverend Orris "Jay" Walker. Bishop Walker served first as coadjutor bishop from 1989 and then as diocesan bishop from 1991 to 2009.
Bishop Walker was the first bishop in the history of the diocese to ordain women to priesthood. He carried always a feel and appreciation for the diversity of the diocese.As we mourn and pray, we ask God's blessing upon Bishop Walker and entry into rest and God's comfort for his wife and family, and upon all those whose lives were moved by his ministry in the name of Christ.
We have gathered a sampling of the many resources for the season of Lent online this year. You are most welcome to check out our suggestions at this web address on the Mercer School of Theology website:
http://www.mercerschool.org/lenten.html
Dear Friends,
As the month of March begins, the Diocese of Long Island mourns the death of its prior bishop, the Right Reverend Orris "Jay" Walker. Bishop Walker served first as coadjutor bishop from 1989 and then as diocesan bishop from 1991 to 2009.
Bishop Walker was the first bishop in the history of the diocese to ordain women to priesthood. He carried always a feel and appreciation for the diversity of the diocese.As we mourn and pray, we ask God's blessing upon Bishop Walker and entry into rest and God's comfort for his wife and family, and upon all those whose lives were moved by his ministry in the name of Christ.
We have gathered a sampling of the many resources for the season of Lent online this year. You are most welcome to check out our suggestions at this web address on the Mercer School of Theology website:
http://www.mercerschool.org/lenten.html
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Blessings,
John McGinty+
Dean, Mercer School of Theology
Canon for Formation
Diocese of Long Island
Blessings,
John McGinty+
Dean, Mercer School of Theology
Canon for Formation
Diocese of Long Island
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