Stay Connected with Bishop Shannon Johnston
The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston became the XIII bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia on October 1, 2009. His priorities for mission and ministry in the Diocese include youth and young adult ministry; strengthening our congregations; mission beyond ourselves; evangelism and proclamation; and multicultural and ethnic ministries.
Communications from the Bishop
- Join the Bible Challenge!
- A Letter from the Bishop
- Sermon to the Electing Council for Bishop Suffragan
- Spring 2012 Letter to the Diocese: The Virginia Episcopalian Magazine
- A Letter from the Bishop: Jessie Ball duPont Fund Grant for Earthquake Relief
- Winter 2012 Letter to the Diocese: The Virginia Episcopalian Magazine
- 2012 Pastoral Address to the 217th Annual Council
Photos of the Bishop
The Bishop: In Video
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