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VIDEO - Episcopal Diocese at the SoFLX Pride Festival

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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A Death in our Diocesan Family - The Very Rev. Dr. William H. Petersen

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Very Rev. Dr. William H. Petersen of Fairport, NY, died June 5, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY. He was born in Davenport, IA, on February 13, 1941, to William A. and Dorothea (Schultz) Petersen. He was married to Priscilla (Eide) on July 20, 1963, in San Mateo, CA. He is survived by his wife, their children Erik of Fairport and Daphne Petersen of Penfield, grandson Fletcher Brown, and several cousins.

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VIDEO - Bishop Kara's Visitation to St. Peter's, Dansville

Sunday, June 15, 2025

 Bishop Kara's Visitation to St. Peter's in Dansvilleon Father's Day!

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Baptisms at Christ Church, Sodus Point

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Pentecost Sunday- A great day for our Baptisms!

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A Visit to Christ Church in Sodus Point

Thursday, June 12, 2025

 Will, Jamie, Sharon, Kara

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Presiding bishop’s letter responds to Trump’s travel ban, immigration crackdown

Thursday, June 12, 2025

[Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe released a letter to The Episcopal Church on June 11 responding to a series of Trump administration policies on migration and immigration, including the use of the military for crowd control at protests.

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