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The Diocese of Virginia
The Diocese of Virginia was organized in May 1785 as one of the nine original dioceses represented at the first General Convention. Today comprised of 184 congregations that cover 38 counties, the Diocese's active membership of more than 80,000 makes it the largest in the Episcopal Church. The Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee has served the Diocese since 1985 as the twelfth Bishop of Virginia. He is joined in ministry by the Rt. Rev. David C. Jones, Bishop Suffragan since 1995, and by the Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston, elected Bishop Coadjutor in 2007. The bishops work with congregations to pursue diocesan priorities: to strengthen existing churches, to help our neighbors in need, to expand our youth ministries, to enhance our conference centers, and to build new churches.
For more about the Diocese of Virginia, please visit its website at www.thediocese.net
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Throughout its history St. Paul's has played a leadership role in the Diocese. Its clergy and lay persons have served as deans and presidents of regions, members of the Standing Committee and Executive Board, deputies to General Convention, Trustees of the Funds, Chancellor of the Diocese, and other key diocesan roles. St. Paul's also continues its strong tradition of being a proud and leading financial supporter of the Diocese, which is funded entirely by the Virginia Plan of voluntary giving from parishes. St. Paul's has hosted many major diocesan liturgical events over the years, and the parish remains committed to continuing its tradition of serving the Diocese.
