Bishops in Residence: Bishop Nichols Visits the Southwest Region

This year, each bishop will spend three days in residence in each of the four regions of the diocese. The Canon Missioner for that region will coordinate these visit, planning time for the bishop to worship and fellowship with the members of this region. Activities may include a gathering of lay leaders, meetings with clergy, visits to places of interest in the region, and opportunities for recreation. To suggest ideas for your regional three-day visit, connect with your Regional Canon Missioner. A schedule of events will be shared on the diocesan calendar as it is created.

This month, Bishop Kevin Nichols will visit the Southwest Region May 5-7. The schedule includes both planned gatherings with various communities and ministries as well as more public events (noted in bold below):

Tuesday, May 5

Noon-2 p.m. — Lunch and open house at new Harrisburg Diocesan Office (open to the public).

3 p.m. — Think Tank at Grace Place and St. Andrew’s, Shippensburg.

6:30 p.m. — Dinner with young adults at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Harrisburg: All young adults welcome to join. Contact Canon Micalagh Moritz to RSVP. 

Wednesday, May 6

9-10 a.m. — St. Stephen’s School Chapel, followed by a tour.

11:30 a.m. –– Gathering at St. Paul’s, Columbia, and private lunch with local leaders.

Afternoon walking tour of Columbia.

6 p.m. — Leadership Dinner at St. John’s, Lancaster. All clergy and lay leaders are welcome to join. Contact Canon Micalagh Moritz to RSVP. 

Thursday, May 7

8 a.m. — Contemplative Prayer at St. James, Lancaster, followed by breakfast (open to the public).

Noon — Lunch at Hope, Manheim.