Diocesan Board Issues Revised 2017 Budget
Dear People of Central New York, With your generous support and encouragement, our diocese has grown and changed in this first quarter of 2017. Our diocesan staff has expanded and our offices [...]
Bishop DeDe’s Easter Message: “How will we offer the resurrected love of Jesus Christ in every situation?”
image above: Welcome Home, a sculpture by the Rev. Gurdon Brewster depicting “God’s absolute acceptance in the heart of the cross,” hangs in the diocesan office. Dear People of [...]
“We work together:” Bishop DeDe’s Sermon for Holy Week Renewal of Vows & Blessing of the Oils
In Holy Week 2017, the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York came together across three worship services in three regions of the diocese to celebrate our ordained and lay leaders, [...]
“Continue on with joy!” A mid-Lent message from Bishop DeDe
In the midst of the change, renewal, vulnerability and discomfort of Lent,Bishop DeDe invites us to continue on in joy and hope.
Update from Bishop DeDe: Diocesan Office Renovations
image above: Kathy Dengler of the diocesan staff reviews construction plans. Dear People of Central New York, Already in our first few months of working together, our diocese has grown to better [...]
“Change is an invitation to new life:” Bishop DeDe’s Message for Ash Wednesday 2017
Bishop DeDe’s reflection for Ash Wednesday and Lent, 2017. Transcript: Dear People of Central New York: I pray this is a blessed Ash Wednesday for you. In forty days we will celebrate the [...]
Support & Advocacy for Refugees and Immigrants: Resources
A version of this letter and resource list originally appeared in the February 2, 2017 issue of The Messenger. Dear People of Central New York, As Christians, we are diverse in our opinions and [...]
Bishop DeDe writes letter to Syracuse mayor: “Christians have a sacred duty to care for the most vulnerable among us.”
Bishop Duncan-Probe is pictured above with members of the South Sudanese congregation of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Syracuse. Photo credit: DJ Iglesrud for the Episcopal [...]
Bishop DeDe: “God has given us a spirit of love and power.”
Bishop DeDe reflects on how Christians can follow Jesus in times of change, and speaks about recent changes in the diocesan offices. Transcript: Dear People of Central New York, This is a time of [...]
New Beginnings on the Diocesan Staff
Dear People of Central New York, In this time of new beginnings, I am delighted to share with you the good news that two faithful priests in our diocese have accepted calls to minister to our [...]
