Reception after the Installation of the Thirteenth Bishop of Richmond, 1.12.2018 ~ Additional photos by Connie Hom

Reception for the Thirteenth Bishop of Richmond after the Installation of His Excellency, The Most Reverend Barry Christopher Knestout at the Altria Theater Ballroom.  The new bishop greeted everyone!

~ Photos by Connie Hom

Installation of the Thirteenth Bishop of Richmond, His Excellency The Most Reverend Barry Christopher Knestout, January 12, 2018 ~ Photos by Connie Hom

The presentation and reading of the Apostolic Letter from His Holiness, Pope Francis, appointing the Most Reverend Barry Christopher Knestout.

Entry Procession continues with bishops from all over the country.  The Most Reverend Barry Christopher Knestout, His Excellency The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Metropolitan Archbishop of Baltimore and His Eminence, Donald Cardinal Wuerl.

~ Photos by Connie Hom

Sunday, 1.14.2018 - Rite of Welcoming at St. E's ~ Photos by EJCooley

Rite of Welcoming at St. E's

Sheryl Smith with her sponsor, Mieko Timmons

~ Photos by EJCooley

St. E's Welcomes Home, Hannah and Family ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley

Installation of Our New Bishop, January 12, 2018 ~ Photos and Information Provided by Annie McEntee

His Eminence Cardinal Wuerl and his Excellency Archbishop Lori preparing to process at the beginning of the Mass.

Fr. Jim Arsenault processing with fellow priests.

His Excellency Bishop Barry Knestout processing after the reading of the appointment letter from his Holiness Pope Francis.

His Excellency Bishop Barry Knestout takes the seat of the bishop.

His Excellency's first homily as the 13th Bishop of Richmond.

His Excellency incenses the altar accompanied by Deacon John Baab who is soon to be ordained a priest.  John Baab is from St. Michael the Archangel Church in Glen Allen. 

His Excellency processing around the incensed altar accompanied by Deacon John Baab.

~ Photos provided by Annie McEntee

Sunday Social Ministry Gathering, January 7, 2018 ~ Photos by EJCooley

Our presenter today was Kim Bobo, who worked with Barack Obama in Chicago when he was a community activist.

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP) is a group that advocates economic and social justice in Virginia's policies and practices.  Learn, Pray, Act!  According to VICPP's information brochure, congregations can be effective in several ways:

• Host an educational forum.
• Organize a letter-writing opportunity.
• Pray about justice issues.
• Join Faith Advocacy Partners program - a way your congregation can partner with VICPP.

~ Photos by EJCooley

January Birthdays at St. E's ~ Provided by EJCooley

01/02 ~ Nora Sturdevant

01/04 ~ Nat Kaine

01/06 ~ Sharon Morton

01/07 ~ Ryan Sturdevant

01/09 ~ Carolyn Spilman and James Weber

01/10 ~ Almetia Strother

01/13 ~ Alyssa Krenik and Rosalie Robinson

01/14 ~ Emmy Gavilan and Petra Thompson

01/15 ~ Camden Vaughan

01/16 ~ Alice Pie Howard

01/18 ~ Lucas Cave and Ebony Strother

01/19 ~ Brian Prince

01/23 ~ Joanne Spencer

Fr. Larry, Celebrant and Choir Soloists: Joshuah, Scott, Kim and Phil ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley