Diocesan Prayer List
As of February 19, 2026
We pray for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Maureen Bennett, who died on January 25, 2026. Maureen was the sister of the Rev. Kevin Cross, Rector – Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford. We ask your prayers be with her family, especially Kevin and Barbara as they grieve their loss.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Dina Matthers who died on January 13th, 2026. Dinah was the wife of the late Rev. William Mathers. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 1st at St. Andrew’s School Chapel in Middletown, DE. We ask your prayers be with her family as they grieve their loss.
We pray for continued healing and comfort for the following people and their families: for Peggy Beers. The Rev. Andrew Cropper. The Rev. Dan Dunlap. Nancy Dick. J.R. Faulkner. Merlin John Fisher. The Rev. Mary Friel. Gordon Fronk. The Rev. Dr. Doug Girardeau. Babs Glancey. The Rev. Dr. Sam Hartman. Sister Teresa Irene. The Rev. Jim Kamihachi. The Rev. Ron Knapp. Pat Layton. The Rev. Jack Mason. The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton. The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field. Pamela Quarstein. Dee Rinehart. The Rev. Joe Rushton. The Rev. Peggy Samuels. The Rev. Tom Sinnott. The Rev. Allen Spicer. Don Sutherland. The Right Reverend Martin Townsend. Goldey Vansant. Ray Wasdyke.
Armed Forces and Federal Ministries Cycle of Prayer 2025-2026
Episcopalians are invited to incorporate these weekly prayers into parish intercessions, diocesan communications, and personal devotions. Find the complete cycle here.
We continue to pray for those affected by the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Click here for printable prayers.
Submit prayer requests to: beth@dioceseofeaston.org.
Names are listed only with permission and will remain on our list for four weeks unless otherwise requested.