The Presiding Bishop made her first visit to the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem the week and the local news-media covered the visit.
A major part of the job of the presiding bishop is to visit the dioceses of the Episcopal Church both to learn about the mission of the church
From WNEP16 News in Wilkes Barre
The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine Jefferts Schori, was in Wilkes-Barre Wednesday night.
It’s her first visit to the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem since she was installed in 2006. She leads a faith that has been in the spotlight for the ordination of a gay bishop and the elevation of women leaders, including herself.
Hundreds of Episcopalians packed St. Stephen’s Church in Wilkes-Barre for an evening service by Bishop Jefferts Schori.
“We have lots of populations around us who don’t know the good news of God and Christ,” said Jefferts Schori.