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We are the Episcopal Church in the 28 most western counties of North Carolina, with more than 15,000 members contributing to 63 year-round congregations, five summer chapels, two conference centers, a summer camp, Deerfield Retirement Community, and Christ School.
The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina formally began in 1922, when the Missionary District of Asheville, a part of the Diocese of North Carolina, became a separate and independent Diocese of its own. But we believe our story is deeper and richer than one historical event.
José Antonio McLoughlin was consecrated as the seventh bishop, and first Hispanic, of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina on October 1, 2016. Prior to his election as bishop of the diocese of Western North Carolina, José served as the Canon to the Ordinary and Chief-of-Staff for the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma since 2008.
Located in the Biltmore Village area of Asheville, All Souls is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. It is the seat of our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. José A. McLoughlin, a spiritual home to all Episcopalians in Western North Carolina, and a house of prayer for all people.
Clergy Resources. In this section, you will find resources that are unique to the life and work of ordained leaders. Bishop Visitation Forms and Information. Rectors and Priests-in-Charge of churches should apply for canonical residency as soon as they arrive and begin working in the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
Virtual Business Session. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Executive Council of our diocese voted unanimously to hold a condensed business session online on Friday, Nov. 8. Bishop José has declared Saturday, Nov. 9 as a Day of Service.
The weekly newsletter of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, Along the Way, is published every Wednesday (excluding some holidays). The e-news offers stories and events from around the diocese, including parish events and what's coming up at our camps and conference centers.
Comprised of six deaneries, representing 15,000 Episcopalians, the Diocese of Western North Carolina supports regional and global mission efforts. Click on one of the areas below to learn more and see a list of churches.
Bishop José A. McLoughlin leads the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina along with a handful of staff that operate from Asheville and locations across the diocese.
Legal Aid of North Carolina can help residents start the process with FEMA benefits, apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, and request Crisis Cleanup Assistance. For more information, visit https://legalaidnc.org/tropical-storm-helene-disaster-assistance. State Health Plan Information.