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Steve Abdow, the Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Diocese, has compiled a comprehensive list of contacts and activities regarding tornado relief and recovery. Click here for full details and how you can help.
Bishop Gordon P. Scruton has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2012. He was called to the Diocese 15 years ago. Read a letter from the Bishop on his decision and from the president of the Diocesan Standing Committee in related stories in this online-only edition of the July 2011 Pastoral Staff.
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