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Episcopal Church. Diocese of Connecticut

One of the oldest Episcopal bodies in the United States, this Connecticut diocese traces its roots to the 18th century and the consecration of Samuel Seabury, the first Episcopal bishop in America. Today it serves congregations across the state while continuing a long tradition of worship, mission, and public ministry.

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Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885.

Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885.

by Episcopal Church. Diocese of Connecticut

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The Episcopal Church in Connecticut, historically known as the Diocese of Connecticut, encompasses the entire state and is one of the Episcopal Church’s original dioceses. Its early story is closely tied to Samuel Seabury, who was consecrated in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1784 and is widely recognized as the first Episcopal bishop in America.

The diocese was formally organized in 1785, and Anglican worship in Connecticut reaches back even earlier. Over time it developed institutions that still shape its identity, including Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford and the diocesan archives, which preserve records of bishops, parishes, and church life across generations.

Today the Episcopal Church in Connecticut describes itself as a statewide community of parishes and worshipping communities committed to faith, hope, and service. Current church sources identify Bishop Jeffrey W. Mello as bishop diocesan, and the diocese continues to present itself as both deeply rooted in history and active in contemporary ministry.