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May 20, 2026

Claremont School of Theology awards honorary doctorate to Bishop John Harvey Taylor

Recognizing Bishop John Harvey Taylor’s decade-long “prophetic leadership” in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and beyond, Claremont School of Theology (CST) awarded him an honorary doctorate of divinity May 19 during commencement exercises at Westwood United Methodist Church near UCLA. CST’s co-presidents, retired United Methodist Church Bishop Grant Hagiya and Dr. Jeffrey Kuan, conferred […]

May 20, 2026

St. James’ in the City calls Christopher Caruso-Lynch as music director

Christopher Caruso-Lynch — an accomplished conductor and organist who is currently artist-in-residence at Madeleine Choir School in Salt Lake City — has been named director of music at L.A.’s St. James’ in-the- City, the Wilshire Center parish announced May 19. “I am so very thrilled to announce that Christopher Caruso-Lynch has accepted this position and will […]

May 20, 2026

Bishop-elect Antonio Gallardo L. addresses Diocesan Council

Bishop-elect Antonio José Gallardo Lucena addressed Diocesan Council May 14, offering a preview of first-year priorities to follow his July 11, 2026, consecration, including strategic planning, developing strong communications and relationships, creating new connections, strengthening existing ones, and preparing the 2027 budget. “My first official meeting was at clergy conference, where I met with clergy […]

May 13, 2026

Seeds of Hope adding sites, will distribute 5 million pounds of food this year

“Eat, Pray, Move,” and “Food as Medicine” partnerships, creating fresh fruits and vegetable storage hubs, offering nutrition education, healthy cooking classes, gardening, food distribution and even case management are ways Seeds of Hope (www.seedsofhopela.org) aims for a healthier greater Los Angeles community. The diocesan food justice ministry, launched in 2013, has exploded into a major […]

May 6, 2026

Clergy Conference affirms ‘sacred resistance,’ applauds retiring bishop, bishop-elect

More than 150 clergy — meeting May 4-6, 2026, in Riverside — wished fond “Happy Trails” to retiring Bishop John Harvey Taylor and Canon Kathy O’Connor, and enthusiastically welcomed incoming Bishop-elect Antonio J. Gallardo Lucena, who will be consecrated July 11 at All Saints Church in Pasadena. Panelists addressed the three-day annual conference, themed “Love […]

May 6, 2026

Bob Williams to retire as diocesan canon for common life marking 40 years of service

Marking his 40th year of service to the Diocese of Los Angeles and the wider Episcopal Church, Bob Williams on May 5 announced his retirement this summer as diocesan canon for common life, a post in which he coordinates communications and interfaith ministries. He will continue in his role as president of the Neighborhood Youth […]

May 6, 2026

Tom Quijada-Discavage named honorary canon

Recognizing his ongoing leadership of the diocesan Office of Formation and Transition Ministry, the Rev. Canon Thomas Quijada-Discavage was named an honorary canon of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles by Bishop John Harvey Taylor on May 5. “Tom is now a canon by virtue of his ministry on our staff,” Taylor said while conferring […]

April 30, 2026

Series of events will launch episcopate of the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena

Planning continues for consecration, installation, and deanery celebrations to welcome new bishop Para leer la versión en español, haga clic aquí. The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles will welcome the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as its eighth bishop with July 11-12 liturgies and watch parties followed by weekly deanery celebrations. The consecration, set […]

April 30, 2026

Una serie de eventos marcará el inicio del episcopado del reverendo Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena

Continúan los preparativos para la consagración, la toma de posesión y las celebraciones en los decanatos con motivo de la llegada del nuevo obispo For the English version, click here. Por el equipo de EN La Diócesis Episcopal de Los Ángeles dará la bienvenida al reverendo Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena como su octavo obispo […]

April 29, 2026

Corona parish expands intergenerational ministry using ‘Immersed in Worship’ resources

Two-year-old Oliver and other members of St. John’s Church in Corona “walked” a symbolic road to Emmaus during an intergenerational worship service on a recent Sunday morning. Together, they placed, in the baptismal font, stones representing “what you are carrying in your heart,” according to the Rev. Patricia Stansfield, rector. “Two disciples walked a road, […]

April 22, 2026

Retired Palisades Rector Bruce Freeman dies at 66

The Rev. Bruce A. Freeman – who retired in October as rector of St. Matthew’s, Pacific Palisades, since 2015 – died April 13 of a stroke after undergoing cancer treatment. He was 66 and had relocated to Washington state. Survivors include Dana Freeman, his wife of 42 years, and their children, Carl (Virginia); Nat (Leah); […]

April 15, 2026

Diocesan Council hears plans to welcome bishop-elect with ‘best consecration ever’; financial reports offer ‘nothing but good news’

Diocesan Council, meeting April 9 online, heard updates on planning “the best consecration ever” for Bishop-elect Antonio José Gallardo Lucena on July 11; the availability of grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 for innovative intergenerational worship; and an invitation for youth to join a June 25-July 8 companion-diocese trip to Taiwan. Interim treasurer Canon Dan […]