Bishop of Episcopal Church coming to Diocesan Convention

From Northern Indiana-

When Katharine Jefferts Schori was elected presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in 2006, Episcopalians everywhere gasped.

Then many cheered while others objected.

Jefferts Schori had become the first woman to lead the national church. Her gender alone drew opposition from conservatives, but so did her feminist views and pro gay rights stand.

In the five years since, Jefferts Schori says she believes the opposition has softened.

“I do think the anxiety has gone down as people have realized that I am a follower of Jesus and that I strive to preach the same good news he proclaimed,” said Jefferts Schori, who will make her first visit to South Bend this week.

The presiding bishop will participate in the 113th annual Convention of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. The diocese consists of 36 churches, including the host church, the Cathedral of St. James.

Her roles here will include officiating a Eucharist at 10 a.m. Saturday and participating in an open forum at 1:30 Saturday, both at Century Center, as well as a media event at 6 p.m. Friday at the downtown South Bend Chocolate Cafe.

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