Press Releases

Latest News: 9/30: West Pittston Flood update (Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) September 14, 2011 Three weeks have passed since Hurricane Irene swept up the eastern coast of the US, causing severe flooding in the Northeast. Episcopal Relief & Development continues to be in touch with 

September 7, 2011 Episcopal Relief & Development has teamed up with Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) to produce a 12-month calendar featuring engaging, full-color images of the organization’s programs worldwide. Calendars are $12 each, and may be purchased through CPI’s website (www.churchpublishing.org

Latest News: A Status Report on VT Episcopal Churches (Episcopal Diocese of Vermont, courtesy of Episcopal Cafe) 9/2: Post-Irene, Vermont looks at long recovery (ENS) August 31, 2011 Millions of people were impacted by Hurricane Irene as it blasted up the eastern coast of the United States over the 

August 17, 2011 The Power of Partnerships this month highlights the work of the Diocese of Bo, part of the Church of the Province of West Africa, in promoting gender equality in rural communities. A leadership training workshop, involving 25 men and 20 women, allowed participants to practice new ways of communicating

Latest News: 8/9: As drought situation worsens, church leaders launch ‘Call to Action’ in the Horn of Africa (ENS) August 8, 2011 The sustained drought in Somalia, said to be the worst in 60 years, is expected to impact additional countries in the Horn of Africa. The UN is warning that famine conditions are likely

July 22, 2011 On July 20, the United Nations declared a famine in two regions of southern Somalia. The food shortage is the consequence of a sustained drought that is said to be the worst in more than 50 years. Reports indicate that over 800,000 people have fled Somalia as a result, many seeking refuge in the neighboring