Retired Palisades Rector Bruce Freeman dies at 66
The Rev. Bruce A. Freeman – who retired in October as rector of St. Matthew’s, Pacific Palisades, since 2015 – died April 13 of a stroke after...
Diocesan Council hears plans to welcome bishop-elect with ‘best consecration ever’; financial reports offer ‘nothing but good news’
Diocesan Council, meeting April 9 online, heard updates on planning “the best consecration ever” for Bishop-elect Antonio José Gallardo Lucena on...
Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change visits South Coast AQMD, explores partnerships for clean air and public health
Members of the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change visited the Diamond Bar offices of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast...
Gallery: Clergy Renewal of Vows, March 31, 2026
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In clergy renewal of vows sermon, Bishop Taylor affirms golden rule as common denominator for social change
Watch video here. View photo gallery here. Preaching at the annual diocesan Chrism Mass and clergy renewal of vows service March 31, Bishop John...
The Rev. Canon Paul Edwards dies at 93; rites set for April 11 in Fullerton
The Rev. Canon Paul D. Edwards – rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Fullerton, from 1963 to 1994 – died peacefully March 18 at age 93. Survivors...
Democratic norms ‘being dismantled piece by piece,’ Sacred Resistance leader tells OC forum
[The Episcopal News] – Living “through a moment of deliberate, organized cruelty aimed at some of the most vulnerable people in our society,” means...
The Rev. Karen MacQueen – nurse clinician, spiritual director experienced in Indian religion – dies at 80
The Rev. Karen Brenna MacQueen – an Episcopal priest, registered nurse clinician, and spiritual director with extensive experience in Indian...
Diocesan Council hears reports of wildfire recovery, consecration planning, staff transitions
Reports of ongoing resilience and recovery in the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires were a central focus of Diocesan Council’s March 12, 2026...
Canon Lou Hemmers dies at 93; rites set for March 27 in Redlands
The Rev. Canon Louis E. Hemmers – rector emeritus of Trinity Church in Redlands – died March 11 at age 93, “peacefully surrounded by the love of his...