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The Episcopal Diocese of New York (EDNY) is a large and diverse diocese located in the lower part of New York State. It encompasses urban, suburban, and rural areas, covering 4,739 square miles in ten counties, including New York City and the Hudson valley and has 182 active parishes. The diocese has a rich history, dating back to the country’s beginnings, and is home to notable landmarks such as The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the world’s largest gothic cathedral. The diocese is known for its diversity, representing people, traditions, and languages from all over the world. It has a total of 47,251 members and clergy, including Deacons, Priests, and Bishops and is committed to various ministries, including campus ministry, prison ministry, and advocacy for immigrants. It also includes religious orders and Christian communities.
Many churches in the diocese are recognizable landmarks in their communities and for hundreds of years have provided a home for congregants to celebrate their faith. Because of their age, many of the buildings have typical aging problems, such as boiler, HVAC, or roof issues which need attention, made more difficult as many of the buildings have landmark status, even if not designated by law. Added to that, many of the parishes have seen a decline in attendance and in a small number of cases, have had to close, leaving the local Episcopalian faith community and the Diocesan leaders with a decision as to how to make best use of the properties.
