Hooghan Learning Circle meetings

The Hooghan Learning Circle holds regular meetings, exploring the relationship between Navajo and western Christian cultures. Details are available through the Diocesan Office.

The Rev. Dick Francis joins us as Utah Vicar

He has already moved into the rectory and taken on most of Fr. Corbett's duties. Fr. Corbett will remain in Bluff until summer, and perhaps beyond; he continues to support the visiting Navajoland Partner parish groups for this transitional year.

Previous news items

Bishop MacDonald appointed

Mark MacDonald was chosen to be the new Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland at the Episcopal Church's General Convention in June 2006. During a transition period lasting up to two years, he will also remain Bishop of Alaska. He will make his first official visit to Navajoland in the second week of August. We are grateful for Bishop Kimsey's service as Assisting Bishop for the last year.

Rosella Jim and Pat Cook ordained

Rosella Jim was ordained as a priest in the New Mexico region in December 2005. Hers is the first Navajo ordination in more than 10 years.
Pat Cook was ordained as a deacon in the Utah region, at the same service.
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Bishop Kimsey appointed

Bishop Rustin Kimsey was appointed Assisting Bishop in Navajoland by the Presiding Bishop, Frank Griswold, for an interim period of 2 years.

Bishop Plummer - passing 4/2/05

The people of Navajoland grieve for the passing of Bishop Plummer (April 2, 2005). Click here for stories of his life and his funeral