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Welcome to the online presence of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. This site exists to be a resource for the members of our diocese, our lay leaders, vestries, and clergy.

The Rev. Susan B. Haynes elected Bishop of Southern Virginia

The Rev. Susan B. Haynes was elected the 11th Bishop of Southern Virginia on the eighth ballot at the Special Council held September 21, 2019 in Dinwiddie. Click here for more information.

Click here to read an Advent message from Bishop-Elect Haynes.

Ordination & Consecration of the 11th Bishop of Southern Virginia

The Ordination & Consecration of the 11th Bishop of Southern Virginia will be held February 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bede Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg. Click here for details. Click here for information about participating in the Consecration Choir.

Click here for the Bishop Search website

The Episcopal Church in Southern Virginia is a diverse Eucharistic community, committed to the Gospel, collaborating for strength, innovating for growth, equipping each other to live in the world as disciples of Jesus Christ. Click here to learn more.

• Bishop's Advent Message
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• Parochial Report 2020
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• Bishop Magness' Blog