Order of Angels
Established by Bishop J. Jon Bruno in 2002, the Order of Angels of the Diocese of Los Angeles is a designation awarded to persons who have rendered extraordinary service to the diocese over a period of many years.
To date, 14 people have been named to the Order:
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The Very Rev. Canon Kelli-Grace Kurtz
(May 12, 2017)
Then-vicar of St. John’s Church, La Verne, dean of Deanery 6, chair of the Program Group on Missions and longtime leader in diocesan youth ministries.
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Canon David Tumilty
(May 12, 2017)
Bishop’s executive for operations and chief of staff throughout Bishop John Bruno’s episcopate.
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Canon Robert Williams
(May 12, 2017)
Longtime communication staff member, former director of communication for The Episcopal Church, and canon for community relations.
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Canon Randolph Kimmler
(May 2015)
Diocesan staff member and longtime LGBT activist
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The Rev. Canon Malcolm Boyd
(March 21, 2015, posthumous)
June 8, 1923 – February 27, 2015
Dedicated priest, activist, writer and spiritual director; writer in residence at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul (now St. Paul’s Commons) and author of Are You Running With Me, Jesus? and many other books.
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Urla Gomes
(July 7, 2013)
Manager and chief executive officer of the Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union, 1994-2013
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Mary A. Bruno
(December 2, 2011)
Advocate for adoption, education and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.
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The Rev. Canon George Regas
(December 3, 2010)
October 1, 1930 – January 3, 2021
Retired rector of All Saints Church, Pasadena, for his distinguished ministry as priest, activist for peace and justice and advocate for interfaith understanding.
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Canon Henrietta Neal
(July 11, 2008, posthumous)
October 21, 1904 – July 4, 2008
Awarded in recognition of her 40 years of service to the Cathedral community and the Congregation of St. Athanasius, Los Angeles
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Canon Jack Plimpton
(October 19, 2007)
November 2, 1930 – February 12, 2016
Diocesan AIDS Missioner, founder of Project New Hope housing, and activist for persons living with HIV/AIDS
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Canon Richard C. Seaver
(November 7, 2006)
June 10, 1922 – June 10, 2007
Community volunteer and longtime director of the Diocesan Investment Trust
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Canon Peter Mann
(December 2, 2005)
May 18, 1929 – March 15, 2016
Treasurer emeritus of the Diocese and retired Missioner for Administration
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Canon Ronald S. Hartwick
November 12, 1943 – December 1, 2009
Longtime director of the Diocesan Investment Trust
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Canon R. Bradbury Clark
May 11, 1924 – July 13, 2011
Chancellor emeritus of the Diocese of Los Angeles and expert on canon law.