News & Events
News from in and around the Diocese of Easton.Bishop’s Note – Response to Tragedy in Las Vegas
The Diocese of Easton sends heartfelt condolences to the families of those who mourn the loss of loved one in this senseless act of unimaginable violence toward God’s innocent children in Las Vegas this past Sunday. We pray for those injured and their full recovery,...
Pete Stanton Update
September 15, 2017 - Update from Barbara Stanton - Thanks for your prayers! The doctor in the ICU after Pete's brain injury on 5/2/17 told us recovery would be a marathon. And it has been! Pete had a large right parietal stroke in 2009 with multiple deficits from...
Betty Nelson
Mrs. Betty B. Nelson died on Saturday, September 9, at the age of 93. Betty was well known in the Diocese of Easton as a pioneer. She was the first female attorney to practice law in Dorchester County. She was also the first woman to serve on the Vestry and then as...
Bishop’s Blog – Video Sept 8 2017
Bishop’s Response to Hurricane Harvey
Dear Diocese of Easton, I have been watching the weather events of Hurricane Harvey unfold in Texas with great concern for our brothers and sisters. It is in times of suffering and loss when we can most clearly become aware of God’s presence. We here on the Eastern...
Bishop’s Blog – Sabbath Reflection: Christians Live in the Paradox of Grace
By The Right Rev. Santosh K. Marray, XI Bishop of Easton & The Rev. Fr. Mark S. Delcuze, Rector, Christ Church Parish, Kent Island As graduates of the University of Virginia, Mimi and I were horrified by the events in Charlottesville on August 11-12. Particularly,...
Planned Giving Workshops
Workshops on Planned Giving for Parish Leaders Dioceses of Delaware and Easton Saturday – September 30, 2017 – 10am - 3pm At Christ Church, Milford - 200 N. Church St. Milford DE 19960 Parishes with or without an existing Planned Giving ministry and/or an Endowment...
Letter from Bishop San
First, I want to express my sympathy and solidarity for those who have lost property and for those who have suffered injuries during the tornado, which struck Stevensville. I want to assure everyone involved in this tragedy of the on-going prayers as the Episcopal...
Stevensville Tornado – A Message from Rev. Mark Delcuze
Beloved in Christ, I am receiving so many kind messages, I wanted to use this forum to update everyone on our status at Christ Church Parish, Kent Island. The F2 Tornado passed about a mile north of Christ Church and Camp Wright at 1:29 am Monday morning. It was on...
A final report on the Bishop’s health
Bishop San is home and recovering well from his recent bypass surgery. He will return to the office sometime in August. In the meantime please feel free to contact the diocesan office with any concerns. Letters and well wishes for the Bishop may also be sent to the...
Bishop San Update – Tuesday June 27
Dear Diocesan Family, Thank you to everyone for your prayers for Bishop San's recovery after his successful bypass surgery last week. He is continuing to show great progress and the doctors have scheduled his release from the hospital for later today, Tuesday. He will...
Ordination of Barbara Anne Fisher
We are very much looking forward to the ordination of Barbara Anne Fisher to the Deaconate this Saturday at 11am at St. Alban's in Salisbury. We are pleased to announce that The Right Rev. Chilton Knudsen will preside. All are invited to join in this celebration of...