Together we make The Episcopal Church stronger
The Rev. F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr.
Interim Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD
The Rev. Canon Carol Cole Flanagan
Interim Rector for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Mount Airy, MD
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The Rev. Margaret E. Ingalls
Interim Rector for St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, Hingham, MA
The Rev. James C. Nelson
Assisting Priest for St. Christopher’s Church, League City, TX
The Rev. Mary J. Shortt
Priest-in-Charge for Holy Family Episcopal Church, Blue Water,
St. Clair, MI and for Trinity Episcopal Church, Lexington, MI
The Rev. Robin Thomas Soller
Priest-in-Charge for St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley, Tamworth, NH
The Rt. Rev. John T. W. Harmon
Bishop for the Diocese of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
The Rev. Kevin E. Wittmayer
Interim Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, TX
The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read Diocesan Bishop for the Diocese of West Texas, San Antonio, TX
The Rev. Dorothy C. Hartzog
Interim Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Clarksville, TN
The Rev. Carol Westerberg Sedlacek Coordinator for Camp & Retreat Ministries for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon, Milwaukie, OR
The Rev. Marjorie S. Bevans
Rector for St. Michael’s of the Valley, Ligonier, PA
The Rev. Michael L. Delk
Rector for St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church, Morgantown, WV
The Rev. Dr. Katrina L. Grusell Interim Rector for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Glenwood, MD and for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Poplar Springs, Mt. Airy, MD
The Rev. Louis B. Hays
Interim Rector for Memorial Church of Good Shepherd, Parkersburg, WV
The Rt. Rev. James J. Shand, D.D. Visiting Bishop for the Diocese of Virginia, Richmond, VA
The Rev. Kimberly L. Fox
Missioner for Reconciliation, Creation Care, & Congregational Ministry Development for the Diocese of North Dakota, Fargo, ND
The Rev. Kimberly A. Knight
Rector for St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, St. John’s, FL
The Rev. Dr. Dewey E. Brown, Jr.
Assisting Priest for St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Zephyrhills, FL
The Rev. Denise E. Cabana
Priest-in-Charge for St. James’ Episcopal Church, New London, CT
The Rev. Eunice R. Dunlap
Vicar for St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Florence, SC
The Rev. Shirley E. Smith Graham
Minister for Congregational Vitality for the Diocese of Virginia, Richmond, VA
The Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan Advisor to Dean for Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Eric L. Miller
Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Charleston, WV
The Rt. Rev. Carrie
K. Schofield-Broadbent
Bishop for the Diocese of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia B. Walter
Long-Term Sunday Supply Plus for Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Port Republic, VA
The Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen D. Cassini Associate Rector for St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, Boynton Beach, FL
The Rev. David Nelson
Rector for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Pearland, TX
The Rev. Dr. Amsalu T. Geleta
Lead Pastor for Christ Lutheran Church, Baltimore, MD
The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr.
Rector for All Saints’ Church, Chevy Chase, MD
The Rev. Audrey L. Miskelley
Interim Rector for Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Castro Valley, CA
The Rev. Samantha
A. Vincent-Alexander
Rector for Christ Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA
The Rev. George Sherrill, Jr.
Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Roslyn, NY
The Rev. Stephen C. Day
Rector for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Billings, MT
The Rev. Stephen L. Mazingo
Rector for Calvary Episcopal Church, Tarboro, NC
The Rt. Rev. Dewayne J. Messenger
Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Mid-America, Tulsa, OK
The Rev. Erika L. Takacs
Interim Rector for Church of the Good Shepherd, Asheboro, NC
The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez
Executive Director for Episcopal Evangelism Society, Phoenix, AZ
The Rev. Christopher M. Streeter
Priest-in-Charge for Christ Church, Newton, NJ
The Rev. Canon
Dr. Mary Brennan Thorpe
Interim Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Southern Virginia, Newport News, VA
The Rev. Pierre-Henry Buisson
Rector for Church of the Ascension, Westminster, MD
The Rev. Leslie C. Ferguson
Rector for St. Mark’s Church, Medford, OR
The Rev. Richard D. Meadows, Jr.
Rector for St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD
The Rev. Sara E. Palmer Long-Term Sunday Supply Plus for Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Port Republic, VA
The Rev. Michael R. Angell
Rector for St. Michael & All Angels, Albuquerque, NM
The Rev. Randi Hicks Rowe
Priest-in-Charge for Christ Church Parish Middlesex, Saluda, VA
The Rev. Nicholas C. Danford
Rector for Trinity Church,
Asbury Park, NJ
The Rev. Robin T. Teasley
Interim Assistant to the Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
The Rev. David J. Rose
Rector for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Harrisonburg, VA
The Rev. Christopher A. Cole
Rector for Calvary Episcopal Church, Summit, NJ
The Rev. Leo G. Loyola
Rector for Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Irving, TX
The Rev. Dr. Clarke French
Priest-in-Charge for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA
The Rev. Shirley M. Porter
Emory University Fellow at Emory University, Atlanta, GA
The Rev. Vicki Hesse
Associate Rector for St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs, CO
The Rev. Leslie Nuñez Steffensen
Priest Associate for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson, NC
The Rev. Dr. Duncan H. Johnston
Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, AL
The Rev. F. Darcy Williams, Ph.D.
Priest-in-Charge for Good Shepherd & St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Chesapeake City, MD
The Rev. Grey Maggiano
Rector for Church of the Nativity, Raleigh, NC
The Rev. Canon Dorota Wright-Pruski
Canon for Parish Life for St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, Boise, ID
The Rev. Chana J. Tetzlaff
Associate for Children, Youth, and Families for St. Chrysostom’s Church, Chicago, IL
The Rev. Jean Beniste
Rector for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Concord, NH
The Rev. John Hogg
Rector for Immanuel Episcopal Church, Mechanicsville, VA
The Very Rev. Judith W. Davis
Interim Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tappahannock, VA
The Rev. E. Weston Mathews
Priest-in-Charge for St. Francis Episcopal Church, Great Falls, VA
The Rev. Benjamin Hart
Rector for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Anchorage, KY
The Rev. Thomas Alexander Allain
Director of Chaplaincy for Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads, Falls Church, VA
The Rev. Christopher H. Miller
Priest Locum Tenens for St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, McLean, VA
The Rev. William H. Compton
Rector for Chapel of the Cross, Madison, MS
The Rev. Mark D. Riley
Priest-in-Charge for St. Francis’ Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, VA
The Rev. Carlos de la Torre
Rector for Church of the Ascension, Chicago, IL
The Rev. Morris K. Thompson III
Rector for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Southern Pines, NC
The Rev. Jeremy C. Froyen
Rector for Grace Episcopal Church, New Bedford, MA
The Rev. Michelle M. Roach
Rector Time Certain for Church of the Redeemer, Greensboro, NC
The Rev. Margaret L. Sullivan
Rector for St. Francis Episcopal Church, Denham Springs, LA
The Rev. Pilar Padrón
Rector for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Skaneateles, NY
The Rev. Ayse Viggiano
Priest-in-Charge for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA
The Rev. Worth Stuart
Priest-in-Charge for Church of the Holy Spirit, Alabaster, AL
The Rev. Gethin J. Wied
Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Shepherdstown, WV
The Rev. Joanne Tetrault
Director of Pastoral Care Ministries for St. John Lutheran Church, Linthicum, MD
The Rev. Lisa Bornt
Interim Rector for Church of the Good Shepherd, Towson, MD
The Rev. David Casey
Priest-in-Charge for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Colonial Beach, VA
The Rev. Canon Martha Korienek
Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of El Camino Real, Salinas, CA
The Rev. Veronika Travis
Rector for All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Littleton, NH
The Rev. William Burgess
Rector for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Auburn, AL
The Rev. John Lein
Rector for St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Machias, ME and for Christ Episcopal Church, Eastport, ME
The Rev. Shawn Evelyn
Priest-in-Charge for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Paul, MN
The Rev. Valerie Mayo
Rector for St. Titus’ Episcopal Church, Durham, NC
The Rev. Martin Geiger
Priest-in-Charge for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Delaplane, VA
The Rev. Brandon S. McGinnis
Rector for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Liberty, TX
The Rev. Joshua Barrett
Priest-in-Charge for Church of the Redeemer, Springfield, PA
The Rev. Jean A. Cotting
Priest-in-Charge for Christ Episcopal Church, Xenia, OH
The Rev. Christopher M. Decatur
Head Chaplain and Upper School Chaplain for Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, OR
The Rev. Claire Elser
Rector for St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Lincoln, NE
The Rev. Brian Jeremy Means-Koss
Priest-in-Charge for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Arlington, VT
Mr. Benjamin Miller
Director of Family Ministries for Church of the Advent, Kennett Square, PA
Ms. Diana Moreland
Director of Christian Formation for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, VA
The Rev. Peter Nunnally
Interim Rector for St. David’s Episcopal Church, Wilmington, DE
The Rev. Guimond Pierre Louis
Associate Rector for Christ Episcopal Church, Covington, LA
The Rev. Savannah C. Ponder
Priest in Charge for Chapel of St. John the Divine, Saunderstown, RI
Chaplain for Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
The Rev. Colleen Schiefelbein
Priest-in-Charge for St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Dr. Dustin E. Trowbridge
Rector for Grace Church, Nyack, NY
The Rev. Lauren Banks
Executive Director for National HIV/AIDS Housing Coalition, Washington, DC
The Rev. Katie Beaver
Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Congaree, Hopkins, SC
The Rev. Thomas Clement
Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Reisterstown, MD
The Rev. Melina Dezhbod
Assistant Rector for St. Elizabeth’s Church, Ridgewood, NJ
The Rev. Canon Hailey Jacobsen
Canon Missioner for The American Cathedral in Paris, Paris, France
The Rev. Celal Kamran
Curate for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Kevin M. R. Newell
Rector for Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill, Richmond, VA
The Rev. Leslie E. Roraback
Associate Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, FL
The Rev. Michael Sweeney
Priest-in-Charge for Christ Episcopal Church, Guilford, CT
The Rev. Rebecca B. Troutman
Assistant Rector and Chaplain to the Day School for St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA
Mr. Demarius Walker
Service Corps Program Director and Associate for Spiritual Formation for Trinity Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, IN
The Rev. Lauren M. Bloom
Rector for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD
The Rev. Jeremy Bradley
Rector for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, TX
The Rev. Grace Casola
Pastor for Lutheran Church of the Covenant, Dale City, VA
The Rev. Paul Evans
Upper School Chaplain for St. Christopher’s School, Richmond, VA
The Rev. Katherine V. Ferguson
Assisting Clergy for Church of the Resurrection, Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Iva Joyce-Miesse
Associate Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus, OH
The Rev. Susan Leight
Rector for Christ Episcopal Church – Great Choptank Parish, Cambridge, MD
The Rev. Jean Mackay-Vinson
Rector for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Franklin, VA
The Rev. Cara Ellen Modisett
Associate Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton, VA
The Rev. Kathleen Schotto
Rector for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, VT
The Rev. Creamilda Shirley
Wulck-Nortey Yoda
Priest-in-Charge for Christ Episcopal Church, Clinton, MD
The Rev. Yaa A. K. Addison
Associate Rector for Grace Episcopal Church, Silver Spring, MD
The Rev. Carolyne A. Adhola
Priest-in-Charge for St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Silver Spring, MD
The Rev. Canon Dr. Jason L. Alexander
Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
The Rev. Michael Alford
Curate for St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, St. Petersburg, FL
The Rev. Zacher Bayonne
Assisting Priest for All Saints’ Church, Chevy Chase, MD
The Rev. Stephen G. Bragaw, Ph.D.
Priest-in-Charge for St. Peter’s Parish Church, New Kent, VA
Ms. Mary Beth Buchholz
President and Owner of Free Spirit Floral, Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Michael S. Carlson
Curate for St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Medina, WA
The Rev. Rebecca D. Casey
Priest-in-Charge for Piedmont Episcopal Church, Madison, VA
Priest-in-Charge for Grace Episcopal Church, Stanardsville, VA
The Rev. Michele L. Causton
Priest-in-Charge for Church of the Epiphany, Glenburn, Clark Summit, PA
The Rev. Joshua P. Cavanaugh
Associate Rector for St. Geroge’s Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA
The Rev. Mitchell W. Felton
Curate, Director of Youth Ministries for St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC
The Rev. Anthony D. Gaboton
Priest-in-Charge for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Falls Church, VA
The Rev. Janettarose L. Greene
Associate to the Rector for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA
The Rev. Reggie L. Hayes
Postulant Intern for Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria, VA
Chaplain for Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, Washington, DC
The Rev. Luis E. Hernandez Rivas
Priest-in-Charge for Iglesia Episcopal de San Andres, Yonkers, NY
Priest-in-Charge for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Getty Square, Yonkers, NY
Canon Ashley D. Hubbard
Canon for Formation for the Diocese of South Dakota, Pierre, SD
The Rev. Charity Humm
Adult Programs Coordinator for the Claggett Center for the Diocese of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
The Rev. Jennie Leahey
Assistant Rector for Children and Youth Ministry for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Sarah E. Lusk
Curate for Christ Episcopal Church, Blacksburg, VA
The Rev. Joel M. Martinez
Deacon & Diocesan Trailblazer for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Saratoga, CA
The Rev. Christopher A. Micklewright, Ph.D.
Rector for Gloria Dei Old Swedes’ Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA
The Rev. Katie Beth Miksa
Assistant Rector for Christ & St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk, VA
Episcopal Chaplain at Old Dominion University for the Diocese of Southern Virginia, Newport News, VA
The Rev. Ryan R. Missel
Priest-in-Charge for Christ Episcopal Church, Cape Girardeau, MO
The Rev. Caroline Mitchell
Ministry Intern for St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, McLean, VA
Situation Awareness Manager for the American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington, DC
The Rev. Laura E. Natta, Ph.D.
Associate Rector for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown, Washington, DC
The Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D.
Associate Rector for Children, Youth, and Families for Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville, GA
The Rev. Stephen D. Pecot
Priest-in-Charge for Trinity Episcopal Church, Apalachicola, FL
The Rev. Elizabeth N. Phillips
Missioner for Christian Formation for the Diocese of Easton, Easton, MD
Priest in Residence for St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Quantico, MD
The Rev. James D. Pickett
Priest-in-Charge for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Athol, MA
Missioner for Community, Formation, and Outreach for Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, Greenfield, MA
Mr. Christopher M. Poore
VTS Press Coordinator for Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA and
Doctoral Student at the University of Chicago
The Rev. Omar Rodriguez de la O
Associate for Community Life for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Phoenix, AZ
The Rev. Aaron M. Rogers
Diocesan Ministry Developer for Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Missouri, Saint Louis, MO
Priest-in-Charge for St. Stephen’s & the Vine, Ferguson, MO
The Rev. Marybeth Sanders-Wilson
Associate Rector for Family Ministry and Pastoral Care for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Leesburg, VA
The Rev. Theodore A. Somes
Curate for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mount Lebanon, PA
The Rev. Sarah K. Spurlock Biggs
Assistant Rector for Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Gavin E. Tomlin
Curate for St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Keller, TX
The Rev. Dr. Herschel V. E. Wade III
Associate for Discipleship for Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati, OH
The Rev. Elizabeth B. Walker
Associate Rector for Young Adults & Families for Christ Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC
The Rev. Thomas M. Alexander
Curate for Trinity Cathedral Church, Little Rock, AR
The Rev. Maria Teresa Bautista Vargas
Curate for Trinity Episcopal Church, Houston, TX
The Rev. Jack Brownfield
Curate for St. Michael’s of the Valley, Ligonier, PA
The Rev. Gregory W. Cross
Curate for St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston, TX
Ms. Melody Dillon
Director of Children and Families for Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg, VA
The Rev. Aaron R. Dunn
Associate Rector for Grace Episcopal Church, Silver Spring, MD
The Rev. Karin J. Ekholm
Associate Rector for Christ Church, Georgetown, Washington, DC
The Rev. Jay Elmquist
Regional Missioner for the East Region for the Diocese of Iowa, Des Moines, IA
The Rev. Silas M. Engstrom
Curate for James’ Episcopal Church, Springfield, MO
The Rev. Paul Flynn
Curate for St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, TX
The Rev. Victoria Gilliland
Chaplain for Episcopal High School, Houston, TX
The Rev. Dr. Cory M. Irwin
Curate for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, New Albany, IN
The Rev. Dana M. Jean
Curate for Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, TX
The Rev. Saleem G. Kasabreh
Curate for St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Zababdeh, Ps
The Rev. Dr. Marc Lavarin
Pastor for First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC
The Rev. Addison T. McMillan
Curate for St. James’ Episcopal Church, Austin, TX
The Rev. Charlotte Meyer
Assistant Rector for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestertown, MD
The Rev. Richard L. Nelson
Assistant Director for Spiritual Formation, PCi at VTS
The Rev. Matthew Overturf
Deacon-in-Charge for St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, NC
The Rev. Hayden Paul
Curate for Jubilee Episcopal Church, Austin, TX
Mr. Theodore K. Renaud
Youth Minister for Historic Pohick Episcopal Church, Lorton, VA
The Rev. Aaron L. Ross
Curate for St. John the Evangelist, Duxbury, MA
The Rev. Kathleen N. Spero
Lower School Chaplain for St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Potomac, MD
Vicar Asher Vincent-Beckman
Vicar for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gaithersburg, MD
The Rev. Harris W. Woart
The Episcopal Church of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
The Rev. Lisa A. Work
Rector for Christ Memorial Church, Danville, PA
It was Paddy Cavanaugh (Class of 2023) who spotted a remarkable find at an antique store in Easton, MD. At the top of this framed ledger, we find the words “Monthly Report of Sick and Wounded Soldiers in U.S. Army General Hospital, at Fairfax Seminary, Va., for the week ending October 31, 1862, at 6 A.M.”
We were delighted to confer degrees and diplomas on 53 students across our Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Educational Ministry, and Diploma in Anglican Studies programs at our 201st Commencement earlier this year.
The Rev. Jonathan Musser ’17 reflects reflect on the ways VTS’ story has been told over the past 200 years and the omissions that exist in this narrative.
The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary, looks ahead to the challenges the Church faces and how VTS will respond to them.
Mitzi Budde, D.Min, Head Librarian and the Arthur Carl Lichtenberger Chair for Theological Research, retires after 33 years. The Rev. A. Katherine Grieb, Ph.D., ’83, reflects on the profound impact she has had on VTS.
The Thomas Dix Bowers Preaching Fellowship Fund was established at Virginia Theological Seminary on May 6, 2008, by family and friends of the Rev. Dr. Thomas Dix Bowers, VTS ’56.
The Rev, Rode Molla, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, and the first Berryman Family Chair for Children’s Spirituality and Nurture at Virginia Theological Seminary, reflects on the legacy of the Rev. Jerome Berryman, D.Min.
Virginia Theological Seminary was honored to confer the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Ellen Wofford Hawkins in recognition of her deep faith and ability to bring sunshine into the lives of others.
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