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Encyclopedia > Dioceses of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America

The Episcopal Church in the United States of America is governed by 100 dioceses in the United States proper, plus eleven dioceses in other countries or outlying U.S. territories. Each is led by a bishop. A diocese includes all the congregations within its borders, which usually correspond to a state or a portion of a state. The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Washington DC is the National Cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ... Pope Pius XI blesses Bishop Stephen Alencastre as fifth Apostolic Vicar of the Hawaiian Islands in a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace window. ... A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority. ... A congregation is the group of members who make up a local Christian church or Jewish synagogue (or those who are present at a service thereat), as opposed to the building itself. ... A state of the United States (U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states, four of which officially favor the term commonwealth which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ...


The naming convention for the domestic dioceses, for the most part, is after the state in which they are located or a portion of that state (for example, Northern Michigan or West Texas).


Usually (though not always), in a state where there is more than one diocese, the area where the Episcopal Church (or Church of England before the American Revolution) started in that state is the diocese that bears the name of that state. For example, the Church of England's first outpost in what is now Georgia was in Savannah, hence the Diocese of Georgia is based in Savannah. The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... The American Revolution was a revolution that ended two centuries of rule of the Thirteen Colonies by the British Empire and created the modern United States of America. ... Nickname: The Coastal Empire or The Hostess City Official website: Savannah, Georgia Location Government County Chatham Mayor Otis S. Johnson Geographical characteristics Area Total 202. ... The Diocese of Georgia is one of 116 dioceses (as of March, 2006) that comprise the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA). ...


There are, however, many dioceses named for their see city or another city in the diocese. A few are named for a river, island, valley or other geographical feature. The list below includes the see city in parentheses if different from the name of the diocese or unclear from its name. A see (from the Latin word sedem, meaning seat) is the throne (cathedra) of a bishop. ...


The see city usually has a cathedral, often the oldest parish in that city, but many dioceses do not have a cathedral. The dioceses of Iowa and Minnesota each have two cathedrals. Occasionally the diocesan offices and the cathedral are in separate cities. A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Anglican, Catholic and some Lutheran churches, which serves as the central church of a diocese, and thus as a bishops seat. ...


The dioceses are grouped into nine provinces, the first eight of which, for the most part, correspond to regions of the U.S. Province IX is composed of dioceses in Latin America. Province II and Province VIII also include dioceses outside of the U.S. An ecclesiastical province is a unit of religious government existing in certain Christian churches. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal republic George... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...

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Province I (New England)

Nickname: The Insurance Capital of the World, New Englands Rising Star Official website: www. ... Official website: www. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts is one of the nine original Dioceses of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ... Boston is a town and small port c. ... The Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire is a diocese in the Episcopal Church of the United States of America (ECUSA). ... Official website: www. ... Nickname: Beehive of Industry Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and is the Shire town of Chittenden County, Vermont. ... Springfield MA skyline Nickname: City of Homes Official website: www. ...

Province II (New York and New Jersey)

Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 Albany County Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 56. ... Aerial View of Syracuse Syracuse is an American city in Central New York. ... The Convocation of American Churches in Europe is a jurisdiction similar to a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, which includes all of its churches in continental Europe. ... The Eiffel Tower, the international symbol of the city, with the skyscrapers of La Défense business district 3 miles behind. ... Categories: Caribbean geography stubs | Capitals in North America | Haiti ... Garden City, New York is a village located in Nassau County, New York in the USA. The village is located 18. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded c. ... The Episcopal Diocese of New York consists of the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island in New York City, and the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester in the state of New York. ... Nickname: The Big Apple Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... Skyline of downtown Newark as seen from the Newark Bay Bridge. ... A portion of Rochesters skyline, looking north along the Genesee River from the Ford Street Bridge. ... Official website: Buffalo, NY Location Location of Buffalo in New York State Government County Erie County Mayor Byron Brown Geographical characteristics Area Total 136. ...

Province III (Middle Atlantic)

Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1741 Incorporated Lehigh and Northampton Counties Mayor John B. Callahan Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 50. ... Downtown Harrisburg Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded c. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Delaware belongs to Province III (Middle Atlantic) of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ... Motto: A Place To Be Somebody Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1638 Incorporated 1832 New Castle County Mayor James M. Baker (Dem) Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 44. ... Easton is a town located in Talbot County, Maryland. ... A view of the Baltimore skyline from the water taxi. ... The Erie skyline, facing south from Presque Isle State Park across Presque Isle Bay Presque Isle State Park, known to locals as the peninsula. ... Philadelphia is a village located in Jefferson County, New York. ... Pittsburgh skyline as viewed from Mount Washington Pittsburgh is a city in Western Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County. ... Nickname: Motto: Crescas (Latin for, Thou shalt grow. ... Aerial of Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke (The Star City of the South) is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ... Nickname: River City Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra Official website: http://www. ... Seal of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington The Episcopal Diocese of Washington is the ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Episcopal Bishop of Washington which is comprised of the United States District of Columbia and Maryland counties of Charles, St. ... Nickname: the District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Official website: http://www. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ...

Province IV (Southeast)

The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America including most of the State of Alabama with the exception of the extreme southern region, including Mobile, which forms part of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam Official website: http://www. ... Seal of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta comprises middle and north Georgia. ... This is a list of bishops for the Diocese of Atlanta in the Episcopal Church, USA. Cleland K. Nelson (1907 - 1917) Henry J. Mikell (1917 - 1942) John M. Walker (1942 - 1951) John B. Walthour (1952 - 1952) Randolph R. Claiborne, Jr (1953 - 1972) * Milton L. Wood, Bishop Suffragan (1967 - 1974) Bennett... Nickname: The Horizon City, A B, The Big Peach, A-Town, The ATL Official website: http://www. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful Official website: http://www. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Official website: http://www. ... Motto: Nickname: The Azalea City Map Political Statistics Founded 1702 Incorporated 1814 Mobile County Mayor Sam Jones Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 412. ... Kinston is a city located in Lenoir County, North Carolina. ... Nickname: The Marble City, K-Town, Big Orange Country, Knox Vegas Official website: www. ... The Jacksonville skyline and the Acosta Bridge. ... Nickname: The Coastal Empire or The Hostess City Official website: Savannah, Georgia Location Government County Chatham Mayor Otis S. Johnson Geographical characteristics Area Total 202. ... Nickname: Derby City, River City, Falls City Official website: http://www. ... It has been suggested that Fayette County, Kentucky be merged into this article or section. ... A Brief History By: the Rt. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Jackson skyline Motto: Nickname: The Best of the New South and The Bold, New City Map Political Statistics Founded 1822 Incorporated Hinds County Mayor Frank Melton Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 276. ... See also Raleigh, North Carolina and Sir Walter Raleigh. ... Nickname: The Holy City, The Palmetto City Motto: Aedes Mores Juraque Curat Official website: http://www. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America ranging geographically from as far south as Miami and the Florida Keys and as far north as northern Palm Beach County. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Aerial photograph of St. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America that covers Middle Tennessee. ... For other cities named Nashville, see Nashville (disambiguation). ... Nickname: The River City, The Bluff City Official website: http://www. ... Downtown Asheville bustles with activity at midday while smog silently obscures the Smoky Mountains to the west. ...

Province V (Midwest)

This is a List of Bishops in the Episcopal Church, USA for the Diocese of Chicago (previously Illinois). ... Christ Church Cathedral in Eau Claire, from the opposite side of Lake St. ... Eau Claire is a city located in west-central Wisconsin. ... Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the eastern part of Wisconsin. ... Fond du Lac is a city located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan is the Episcopal diocese in the southeast part of Michigan. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the southern area of Wisconsin. ... Nickname: Gateway City, Gateway to the West, or Mound City Official website: http://stlouis. ... South Bend is a city located in St. ... The old ore dock in Marquette Marquette is a city located in Marquette County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ... Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Official website: www. ... Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria CountyGR6, Illinois, in the United States. ... Nickname: The Queen City Official website: http://www. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1819 Incorporated Sangamon County Mayor Timothy Davlin Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 156. ... Portage is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Kalamazoo is a city located in Kalamazoo County in southwest Michigan. ...

Province VI (Northwest)

This article is the current U.S. Collaboration of the Week. ... Des Moines skyline, as seen from the Iowa State Capitol. ... Image:Dillon crop2. ... Nickname: City of Lakes Motto: En Avant Official website: http://www. ... Faribault is a city located in Rice County, Minnesota. ... Motto: Nickname: Queen City Location of Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana Founded October 30, 1864 Incorporated County Lewis and Clark County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor James E. Smith Area  - Total  - Water 36. ... For other uses, see Omaha (disambiguation). ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1871 Incorporated Cass County Mayor Bruce Furness Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 98. ... Photo of the waterfall in Sioux Falls Sioux Falls is the largest city located in South Dakota. ... Downtown Laramie Laramie is a city located in Albany County, Wyoming. ...

Province VII (Southwest)

There is also a Littlerock, California. ... The Diocesan House of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, Texas The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas is a diocese of the Episcopal Church USA which was formed on December 20, 1895 when the Missionary District of Northern Texas was granted diocesan status at the denominations General Convention the preceding October. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, came into being after a 1983 split from the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. ... Fort Worth is the sixth-largest city in the state of Texas, located about 30 miles west of Dallas on the West Fork Trinity River and forming part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. ... Bedford is a suburban city located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas in the mid-cities area between Dallas and Fort Worth. ... This article is about the state capital of Kansas. ... Lubbock is a city located in Lubbock County, in the north west of the state of Texas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 199,564. ... Nickname: Capital of the New Century Official website: http://www. ... This article is about the largest city of New Mexico. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Texas is one of the largest dioceses of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ... Houston redirects here. ... Nickname: City of Fountains or Heart of America Official website: http://www. ... Nickname: Alamo City Official website: www. ... Salina is a city and the county seat of Saline County, KansasGR6. ... Shreveport, Louisiana is the third largest metropolitan city in the state of Louisiana, USA. It is located in Caddo Parish, and as of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 200,145. ...

Province VIII (Pacific)

Fairbanks is a city located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. ... Nickname: Valley of the Sun Official website: http://www. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Disamb: For the German rock group The Dalles, see The Dalles (band) The Dalles is a city located in Wasco County, Oregon. ... The Diocese of El Camino Real is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, located in northern and central California. ... Nickname: Capital of Silicon Valley Official website: http://www. ... Completed in 1867 for the defunct Church of Hawaii, the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii. ... Honolulu as seen from the International Space Station Honolulu is the largest city and the capital of the U.S. state of Hawai‘i. ... Kamehameha IV established the Anglican Church of Hawaii in 1862. ... This article deals with the state capital of Idaho. ... Seal of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is a community of 85,000 Episcopalians in 147 congregations, 39 schools, and 18 major institutions, spanning all of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, and part of Riverside County. ... This article is about the city of Las Vegas in Nevada. ... Nickname: City of Trees Official website: http://www. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, also known as the Episcopal Church in Western Washington, is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in Washington state west of the Cascade Range. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Nickname: City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown Official website: http://www. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in eastern Washington and northern Idaho, United States. ... Spokane (pronounced spō-CAN ) is the county seat of Spokane County in the State of Washington, USA. It was originally incorporated as Spokan Falls (without an e at the end), drawing on the Spokan Native American group of that name, which means Children of the Sun. ... City nickname: the City of Azaleas Capital District Xinyi Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 16 of 25 271. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Salt Lake Citys top tourist draw. ...

Province IX

Bogota (Spanish: Bogotá) officially named Bogotá D.C. (), is the capital of Colombia, as well as the largest and most populous city in the country with a population of roughly 8. ... The cathedral The municipal palace San Pedro Sula is a city in the nation of Honduras. ... City motto: Ave María Santísima, sin pecado concebida, en el primer instante de su ser natural. ...

Dioceses No Longer In Existence

  • Eastern Diocese
  • Western Colorado

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