Sunday, June 18, 2006

26th Presiding Bishop Elected

The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop of Nevada, was elected today as the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church on the fifth ballot cast by the House of Bishops. Her election was confirmed by the House of Deputies, as is required by church canons.

More info about Bishop Jefferts Schori here.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

General Convention Updates

General Convention begins today, June13, in Columbus OH. Here are some links to keep you up to date on what is happening:

Reports from Massachusetts Delegate Becky Alden, from St. Barnabas' Blog

The officical General Convention website, updated daily

Coverage from Witness Magazine

The Daily Episcopalian, a blog by Jim Naughton, seasoned reporter and delegate from the Diocese of Washington

Preludium, a blog by Deleware delegate Mark Harris