STAFF DIRECTORY
THE RT. REV. MARIANN EDGAR BUDDE
Bishop of Washington
202-537-6525
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See Bishop Mariann’s bio and access her writings here.
THE RT. REV. EUGENE TAYLOR SUTTON
Assistant Bishop of Washington
202-537-6535
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See Bishop Sutton’s bio here.
The Rev. Amanda Akes-Cardwell
Director of Formation and Discernment
202-537-6542
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I can help with questions regarding the ordination process for priests and our family, youth, young adults and campus ministries.
Amanda Anderson
Executive Assistant for the School for Christian Faith and Leadership
202-537-6543
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I can help with questions about School for Christian Faith and Leadership events and online resources, including the Tending Our Soil and Planting Seeds of Renewal initiatives.
Emily Blecksmith
Convention and Data Manager
202-537-6526
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I can help with questions related to parochial reports, delegates and registration to diocesan convention, Safe Church, and contact information for diocesan leaders.
Lynn Chernik
Receptionist
202-537-6555
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I can help with directions to Church House and parking information, and questions about the annual Bishop’s Appeal.
Kelly Cooper
Financial Analyst
202-537-6539
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I can help with questions about parish pledges, giving, and reimbursements.
Michelle Dibblee
Missioner for Equity and Justice
202-537-6560
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I can help with questions relating to diocesan and congregational work in racial and economic equity, immigration, creation care, police reform, LGBTQIA+ rights, prevention of gun violence, and other equity and justice concerns.
Allen Fitzpatrick
Diocesan Administrator
202-537-6535
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I can help with questions about clergy and lay licensing and parish registrations, provide administrative and technical support for individuals in the ordination process, and schedule meetings with Bishop Sutton.
The Rev. Dr. Anne-Marie Jeffery
Canon for Congregational Vitality
202-537-6552
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I can help with questions and resources related to congregational health and vitality and the work of the regional deans.
The Rev. Emily Labrecque
Missioner for Parish Renewal Initiatives
202-537-6441
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I can help with questions about the Tending Our Soil and Planting Seeds of Renewal parish vitality initiatives.
The Rev. Pete Nunnally
Water and Wilderness Church Planter
504-352-4552
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I can help answer your questions about all that is happening at Water and Wilderness Church.
The Rev. Anna B. Olson
Canon for Faith, Leadership and Collaboration
202-537-6546
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I can help with questions regarding clergy leadership transitions, collaborative ministry efforts among congregations, and how to use the School for Christian Faith and Leadership’s resources in your congregation for spiritual growth and leadership development.
The Rev. Annemarie Quigley
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
202-537-6528
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I can help with questions about Bishop Budde’s calendar, visitations, and other official acts. I also serve as the main point of contact for scheduling meetings for Bishop Mariann.
Mildred J. Reyes
Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries & Diocesan Initiatives
202-537-6524
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I can help with questions regarding Latino/Hispanic ministries and grants available to clergy, lay leaders, and congregations.
The Ven. Steve Seely
Archdeacon and Diocesan Liturgist
202-537-6544
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I can help with questions about discernment, the ordination process for deacons and diaconal ministry, and general liturgy questions and diocesan liturgies such as confirmations, ordinations, renewal of vows, and worship at diocesan convention.
Susan Stonesifer
Archivist/Historiographer
202-537-5551
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I can help with questions the diocesan archives and parish retention schedules.
J. Keely Thrall
Communications Director
202-537-5713
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I can help with questions related to the diocesan e-news, bishop’s reflections, diocesan website, social media, and parish communications.
The Rev. Andrew Walter
Canon to the Ordinary/Chief Operating Officer
202-537-6530
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I can help with questions related to the operations of the diocese, finance, administration, governance and any legal issues.
John White
I.T. Services
301-806-1256
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I can help with questions about parish information technology needs.
The Rev. Stuart Wright
Director of Human Resources and Administration
202-537-6522
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I can help with questions about human resources, pensions, assessments, insurance and serve as the diocesan contact for the Church Pension Group and Church Insurance.
The current Intake Officers for the Diocese of Washington are:
CONNECT WITH US
The offices of the Diocese of Washington are located at the Episcopal Church House on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. Our address is:
Episcopal Church House
Mount St. Alban
Washington, DC 20016
The main phone line for Church House is 202-537-6555.
Use the directory above to contact staff members.
We generally have coverage at our reception desk on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
On Mondays and Fridays most of diocesan staff works from home.
