From the Diocese of West Texas

From the Diocese of West Texas

15 March 2025 Ordination and Consecration of the 7th Bishop Suffragan of West Texas

The Most Reverend Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, to Serve as Chief Consecrator The Diocese of West Texas received the exciting news that our new Presiding Bishop, Sean Rowe, will serve as the Chief Consecrator at the Ordination and Consecration of the Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas, Bishop Suffragan-Elect of West Texas. The service will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in McAllen. The service, originally planned for March 29, 2025, was moved up at…

13 Sep 2024 Slate of Nominees for the Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas

The Standing Committee has released the slate of nominees for the next bishop suffragan of our beloved diocese. They have been at work since the last Diocesan Council in February, organizing our Nominating Committee, recruiting nominations, and studying the vision for our diocese set forth by the Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, D.D., Bishop of West Texas. The Holy Spirit has been invited into our discernment process again and again, leading us to this slate of nominees for our…

12 March 2024 EclipseFest at Camp Capers!

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur over Texas—the first to be seen in North America since 2017. We invite you to experience this rare celestial event at Camp Capers in the Texas Hill Country.