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Tony Hiatt ordained priest at St. Luke’s, Fort Worth
The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. ordained Tony Hiatt to the priesthood on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at St. Luke’s in the Meadow Episcopal Church, Fort Worth. The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl, Jr., retired bishop of Northwest Texas and former provisional bishop of Fort Worth, was the preacher. The Rev. Hiatt was ordained a deacon on October 7, 2014, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth by Bishop High. Hiatt graduated from Brite Divinity School with a Master of Arts in Theology…
Bishop Ohl’s sermon at the ordination of Henry Penner
Sermon preached on occasion of Henry Penner Ordination to the Vocational Diaconate at the 30th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of For Worth on November 2, 2012 by the Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl Today is traditionally called “All Souls Day”, a day when we celebrate the lives of all those unknown Christians whose lives were lived in faith but whose deeds did not bring them to the forefront of Christian history to be celebrated either with their own feast…
Henry Penner ordained to the vocational diaconate
Henry Penner was ordained to the vocational diaconate during the opening Eucharist at the 30th Diocesan Convention Friday, November 2, in the Thompson Student Center at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Henry is a member of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Keller, where he has served as a chalice bearer, on the vestry, and as senior warden. He is licensed as a worship leader and as a lay Eucharistic visitor. He is a Stephen Minister. He graduated from TCU, and has studied at…
Wrapping up the 30th Diocesan Convention
The 30th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on November 2-3 was full of milestones. The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., recently retired bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, was elected and installed as the third provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth on Saturday, November 3, at the convention in Stephenville at Tarleton State University. Watch the video of the installation of Bishop High. Departing Bishop C. Wallis Ohl issued a…
Convention address by the Bishop Wallis Ohl
by the Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl Many years ago I discovered a quotation from South Africa which I hold dear, and which, I believe, is most appropriate today. The quotation is this: “The road to the future is always under construction.” I know there are some in our diocese who do not think we can do anything until the litigation is over and our buildings are again to be used for the Episcopal Church. In other words, that would…
Video celebrates Bishop Wallis Ohl
The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl came out of retirement to serve as the second provincial bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth at the November 2009 diocesan convention. He returned to retirement following the 2012 diocesan convention. Thank you, Bishop Ohl. It all goes by so fast. As we bid you farewell, go wrapped up in our love and prayers.
Cynthia Ruiz-Riequer ordained to the diaconate
In a service full of joy, Cindy Ruiz was ordained as a deacon Tuesday evening, October 23, at St Elisabeth’s Episcopal Church in Fort Worth (River Oaks). Bishop Sam Hulsey and Bishop Wallis Ohl laid hands on her, praying, “Father, through Jesus Christ your Son, give your Holy Spirit to Cynthia; fill her with grace and power, and make her a deacon in your Church. Make her, O Lord, modest and humble, strong and constant, to observe the discipline of…
House of Bishops unanimously passes Mind of the House Resolution by roll call vote
House of Bishops Recognizes and Commends the Leadership of the Diocese of Fort Worth and Other Reorganizing Dioceses The House of Bishops today (July 8, 2012) passed a Mind of the House Resolution unanimously by roll call vote. A Mind of the House Resolution: “Resolved, That Episcopalians in the Dioceses of Fort Worth, Pittsburgh, Quincy and San Joaquin – lay and clergy – be commended for their unflagging efforts to continue to witness to God’s mission as The Episcopal Church…
Bishop Wallis Ohl outlines plans for the continuing diocese
In an affidavit signed March 21, Bishop Ohl describes current planning to develop and continue the mission of The Episcopal Church in the 55 congregations of the diocese, stating that a “central element of this plan is for reconciliation with the many worshipers who will return to or remain in the pews.” Click here to read his affidavit.