The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi
The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is the regional body of The Episcopal Church serving parishes, missions, clergy, and lay leaders across the state of Mississippi, headquartered at the John Maury Allin House in downtown Jackson. Led by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells, the diocese carries out its mission—"to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ"—through shared worship, formation, outreach, and governance that reaches every corner of Mississippi. From active urban parishes to small rural missions, the diocese holds together a rich and diverse community of faith under one episcopal roof.
At the heart of diocesan life is a commitment to keeping clergy, vestries, and lay leaders connected and well-resourced. The diocese provides robust administrative infrastructure—including a staffed office, clergy deployment and transition ministry, financial compliance guidance, and scholarship programs—so that local congregations can focus on ministry rather than logistics. Canonical officers, a Finance Committee, and an Annual Council with records dating to 2005 give the diocese its institutional continuity and accountability.
Communication and prayer form two of the strongest threads weaving parishes together. The Mississippi Episcopalian, published monthly by Alice Skelton, has served as the diocese's primary voice for news, stories, and pastoral updates since at least April 2023. Alongside it, the Mississippi Cycle of Prayer—a 52-week rotation—invites every congregation to pray for one another by name, week by week. A companion prayer cycle for the Diocese of Panama reflects the diocese's wider Anglican relationships and its long tradition of international mission, most notably the Honduras Medical Mission, founded in 1982.
This wiki documents the pages, publications, ministries, and concepts that make up the Diocese of Mississippi's digital and institutional presence. Whether you are a rector searching for clergy resources, a vestry member tracking financial deadlines, a lay leader looking for outreach opportunities, or a seeker hoping to find a nearby parish, this index is designed to help you navigate diocesan life with confidence and clarity.
