Transition Ministry Updates (Winter 2020/2021)

The people of the Diocese of Central New York celebrate the following clergy calls and transitions:

Calls Within the Diocese

The Rev. Anne Wichelns has been called as rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Oswego as of June 1, 2020, having served there as Priest in Charge previously.

Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe appointed the Rev. Jeffrey Haugaard, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waterloo, to serve as Dean of the Syracuse/ Finger Lakes West District beginning July 2, 2020.

Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe ordained the Rev. Shelly Banner to the priesthood on July 26, 2020. Banner is currently serving as supply priest for St. James’ Episcopal Church in Pulaski.

Ss. Peter & John Episcopal Church in Auburn has called the Rev. John Rohde to serve as Priest in Charge beginning October 2, 2020. Rohde’s term as Long-term Supply Priest at Christ Episcopal Church in Jordan ended on September 30, 2020.

Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe appointed the Rev. Megan Castellan, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ithaca, to serve as Dean of the Ithaca-Cortland District beginning October 9, 2020.

St. James’ Episcopal Church in Clinton has called the Rev. John Crosswaite to serve as Priest in Charge beginning October 17, 2020.

Grace Episcopal Church in Willowdale has called the Rev. Edward Murphy to serve as Parish Priest beginning November 22, 2020.

The Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Handschy has been called as rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in DeWitt as of November 23, 2020, having served there as Priest in Charge since August 11, 2019.

Canonical in the Diocese

The Rev. Jenny Scott-Jones (Priest in Charge at Grace Episcopal Church in Elmira) is canonically resident in the Diocese of Central New York as of March 26, 2020.

Licensed to Officiate in the Diocese

The Rev. Thomas S. Gramley (Diocese of Rochester) has been licensed to officiate in the Diocese of Central New York as of June 2, 2020.

Retirements and Departures

The Rev. Beverly Messenger-Harris resigned from her ministry as Parish Priest at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Sherrill effective April 19, 2020.

The Rev. Perry Mouncey retired on May 1, 2020. She continues to serve as Long-term Supply Priest at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Moravia.

The Rev. Theresa Langdon resigned from her ministry as Rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Pulaski effective July 6, 2020.

The Rev. Jacqueline Schmitt‘s term as Priest in Charge at Grace Episcopal Church in Syracuse ended on August 10, 2020.

The Rev. Kathlyn Schofield retired from her ministry as Rector of Ss. Peter & John Episcopal Church in Auburn as of September 30, 2020.

The Rev. Mark Giroux retired from his ministry as Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Chenango Bridge as of September 1, 2020.

Trinity Episcopal Church in Elmira held its last service on September 6, 2020. The Very Rev. Wanda Copeland continues to serve as Rector of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Horseheads.

The Rev. Jeanne Hansknecht resigned from her ministry as Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Cazenovia effective November 1, 2020.

The Rev. Heather Benson‘s term as Parish Priest at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Chadwicks will end December 31, 2020.

The Rev. John LaVoe resigned from his ministry as Long-term Supply Priest at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Port Leyden effective December 31, 2020.

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