Presiding Bishop to visit diocese in November

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to visit diocese in November

The diocese will welcome the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts - Schori, during her first visit to Southwest Florida Nov. 6–9.

The presiding bishop will be in Tampa Nov. 6 to celebrate and preach at the opening Eucharist of the biannual meeting of the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

After meeting with local clergy for most of the day on Friday, Nov. 7, Bishop Jefferts - Schori will be the special guest at a reception open to all beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Venice. She will offer remarks and take questions.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the presiding bishop will visit a gathering of youth and young adults. On Sunday,Nov. 9, she will preach at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Tampa at the 9 a.m. service.

Planning for the visit is still ongoing. More details will be available in the months ahead.