Greetings from the Bishop of Maryland

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I am both honored and humbled to be elected your bishop in the wonderful Diocese of Maryland. I, Sonya and our family look forward to being among you as fellow travelers in this exciting journey!

I would like to express my hopes and dreams for our new ministry together in the form of a prayer. We continually give thanks to God, who in Christ makes “a new creation…the old has passed away, behold, all things have become new." In gratitude let us pray for God’s guidance for a blessed future together:

O Lord our God, look with favor upon your pilgrim people in the Diocese of Maryland. Help our bishops, priests, deacons and lay ministers lead lives worthy of the calling to which we have been called, with all humility, gentleness, and patience. May our life together be infused by the grace of truth and the spirit of reconciliation; in times of celebration may we freely rejoice, and in times of distress may we listen to and forgive one another in love, always eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Open our hearts to receive the Living Christ in our midst; may we never tire to seek him in prayer and action, and in works of mercy and justice throughout the world. This we pray in the name of Jesus our Savior, Amen.

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Consecration of the XIV Bishop of Maryland

The majority of Bishops and Standing Committees of the Episcopal Church consenting (click here to learn more about the Consent Process), Canon Sutton will be ordained and consecrated a bishop by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and all Bishops of The Episcopal Church present on June 28, 2008 at the Washington National Cathedral.

Visit the Consecration Page to learn more