Today marks the beginning of a new communications initiative for the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island: “Dear Rhode Island Church” Over the next couple of years we’ll be working a team of talented communicators to share stories and images of the common life of our congregations across the state. I’ve seen some of the previews and I’m very excited about what is coming. This first video helps to frame the whole project. I’ll be sharing […]
I join with countless others around the world in offering profound thanks to God for the life, ministry, and faithful witness of His servant, Pope Francis. It was a great shock to awaken this morning to the news of his death, having so recently seen him participating in the sacred observances of the Triduum. His steadfast devotion—visiting those in prison, greeting the faithful, and blessing the world in the last days of his life—stands as […]
My statement regarding the statute of the Rev. William Blackstone in Pawtucket RI: It was with surprise that we learned today of the William Blackstone statue erected in Pawtucket. It is regrettable that such a monument would be approved and given municipal funding without seeking more input from our Indigenous neighbors. Colonizers like Blackstone are a troubling feature of our American history, and we would do well to reflect on the opinions of those who were on this land […]
