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Mission Matters
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Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts
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| | November 25, 2025 - Convention Edition | | The Bishop's Address at the 124th Diocesan Convention | | Western Massachusetts elects Miguelina Howell as its 10th bishop | |
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"[Episcopal News Service] - The Very Rev. Miguelina Howell, dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford, Connecticut, was elected the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts on Nov. 15.
Howell was elected on the first ballot during the election. She received 62 votes of 99 cast in the lay order and 46 of 76 cast in the clergy order.
The election took place during the annual diocesan convention held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
'We are in this together,' Howell said via Zoom to the delegates of the convention."
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| | | | Resolutions passed at Convention | | Diocesan Elections at Convention | |
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Standing Committee
- Joanne Laplante
- Rev. Patrick Perkins
- Rev. Meredyth Ward
Diocesan Council
- Jason Blais
- Rev. Mary Rosendale
- Rev. Michael Tuck
Cathedral Chapter
Disciplinary Board
- Rev. Elle Morgan
- Rev. Eliot Moss
- Judith Phillips
Provincial Synod
- Katharine Burnett
- Em Gamber
Clerical Deputies to General Convention
- Rev. Heather Blais
- Rev. Nathaniel Anderson
- Rev. Sam Smith
- Rev. Sam Vaught
- Rev. Jason Burns
Lay Deputies to General Convention
- Meg Galbreath
- Amanda Watroba
- Will Harron
- Jason Blais
- John Cheek
| | | | From Our Cathedral: Cathedral invites you to celebrate its 35th anniversary of Hispanic Ministry | |
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Dec 13, 1pm
Springfield, MA
"With great joy, we invite you to celebrate 35 years of faith, hope, and community. Join us in giving thanks for our shared journey and for the blessings God has poured upon our ministry. There will be music, prayer, and fellowship."
Christ Church Cathedral
35 Chestnut St,
Springfield, MA
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For full details please visit our webpage. You may register by clicking on the date of your choice below. Thank you for helping to keep our churches safe.
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- 11/30/25 - St. John's, Northampton
- 12/07/25 - St. Stephen's, Westborough
- 12/14/25 - Church of the Reconciliation, Webster
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Provincial Conference
Dec 10, 6:30pm
Online
"This business session over Zoom will feature an election for a Provincial Executive Committee at-large member and consideration of the 2026 Provincial Budget.
Additionally, we will be holding two pre-conference Zoom meetings. On Thursday, December 4 from 7-8 p.m. there will be an orientation session for new Provincial Delegates led by the Provincial President, Olive Swinski, as well as the Coordinator. On Monday, December 8, from 7-8 p.m. there will be a walk-through of the proposed 2026 budget with the Provincial Treasurer."
Learn more and register for Provincial Conference
| | | | From The Episcopal Church | | Managing Yourself During Conflict | |
Jan 11-16, 2026
Waverly, GA
"A practical and prayerful training to equip clergy and lay leaders to respond more effectively when conflict arises.
This weeklong workshop is framed around the Daily Office and provides a safe, prayerful space for participants to notice, contemplate, and strengthen their approaches to conflict. Participants will learn their preferred conflict response styles and explore ways to effectively use other response styles."
Learn more and register
| |  | Project Resource: Spring 2026 Training | |
Feb 22 - Mar 22
Online
"Project Resource teaches culture and systems change around financial development in the worldwide Episcopal Church. Project Resource provides teaching, focus, and adaptable resources to equip clergy and lay leaders to develop their year-round annual stewardship campaigns and to plan, ask for, and receive major gifts.
5 consecutive Sundays, February 22 to March 22, 2026, 5pm-7pm ET
Learn more and register
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Ministerio Hispano San Pablo en Holyoke
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Misa Dominical - 5:00pm en persona
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La Catedral en Springfield
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Misa Dominical - 12:15pm en persona
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Estudio Bíblico - (en persona) Miércoles 6:00pm
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Sabatina - (Segundo, tercer y cuarto sábado del mes) de 10am a 12pm
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Ministerio Hispano San Marcos en Worcester
Sunday Services/Servicios Dominicales:
Sunday Holy Mass/ Santa Misa Dominical:
- 10:00 am English/Inglés
- 12:15 pm Spanish/Español
- 11:00 Bilingual (In special occasions/En ocasiones especiales)
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The Rev. Joel Martinez
Rector, St. Paul's, Holyoke
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The Very Rev. José Reyes
Dean, Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
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The Rev. Ignacio Solano Pickett
Hispanic Missioner
Vicar, St. Mark's/San Marcos, Worcester
isolanopickett@diocesewma.org
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