Spring 2026 House of Bishops Meeting Recap

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Dear Sisters, Brothers, Siblings who are the Episcopal Church in Northern Indiana!

Grace and peace be with you in Jesus, the Crucified and Risen One!

I wanted to take the opportunity, by way of a video, to share the work that was done by the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church at our Spring Meeting from 18 - 23 March at Camp Allen, an hour north of Houston, Texas.

We focused on Discernment for Priesthood, Formation for Priesthood and Post Ordination Formation for priests over a three day period. Our conversations were enhanced with the presence of 12 representatives from Episcopal Seminaries and local formation programs including the new President of Bexley Seabury, Dr. Mark Lee. I've had the privilege and responsibility of serving as Chairperson of the board for the past three years.

I have included a PDF of the House of Bishops "Pastoral Word to the Church" as well as a PDF of a Prayer at the Outbreak of War and a Litany for the Nation in Time of War that the bishops prayed at last Sunday's Holy Eucharist. 

If you have any questions regarding the work that was done or resources from our HOB Spring Meeting, please send me an email.

Blessings these Lenten days,

Doug 
(he, him, his)

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Sparks
VIII Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana

Bishop Doug Announces Resignation Timeline as Bishop Diocesan

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On 11 February 2026, I sent an email to Dean Brian Grantz, in his capacity as President of the Standing Committee, sharing my timeline leading to resignation as Bishop of Northern Indiana. It is my intention to resign as Bishop of Northern Indiana on 31 August 2027. I remain humbled and honored to have served as your bishop these 10+ years and will continue to give you my sincere commitment during the next 18 months.

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