Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.
We're glad you are visiting us. There are over 121 congregations throughout Southern Virginia, large and small, new and historic. We work together, lay and ordained, through a multitude of life giving committees and groups. We welcome you to come and celebrate with us. Our Interim Bishop is the Rt. Rev. John C. Buchanan.
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News
Nominations for 10th Bishop Announced
Posted 2008-06-05
The 117th Annual Council of the Diocese of Southern Virginia will convene in Special Session at Powhatan High School on September 27 to elect the Tenth Bishop more >>
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Reminder -- Delegate Certification Deadline for September Election Approaching
Posted 2008-05-06
The deadline for congregations to certify their delegates for the September 27th Election of the 10th Bishop of Southern Virginia more >>
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Diocese of Southern Virginia - Tornado Relief
Posted 2008-04-30
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia has set up a fund for immediate relief for victims of the tornado in the Suffolk area. An initial emergency relief fund more >>
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Bishop Frank Vest, Jr. -- May He Rest In Peace
Posted 2008-04-06
The Rt. Rev. Frank Harris Vest, Jr., the eighth Bishop of Southern Virginia, passed from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant on April 5, 2008 more >>
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