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letter from Province II Bishops in support of the good people of Puerto Rico.

11/1/2024

 
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October 31, 2024
To Bishop Rafael Morales Maldonado and the People of Puerto Rico,
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​We, the Episcopal Bishops of Province II, greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the maker of all and redeemer of all. On behalf of your siblings in our dioceses, from across New York and New Jersey, Haiti, Cuba, the Virgin Islands, and the convocation in Europe, we send you our love and prayers.

On Sunday, October 27, at a major partisan event in New York City, offensive and false statements were made, about your beautiful island and the good people of Puerto Rico. While these statements were made under the pretense of humor, this is no laughing matter. The dehumanization expressed reflects the worst of our national story and is shameful to us as followers of Jesus Christ. We renounce the statements made at Madison Square Garden, and we renew our dedication to repent of the evils of racism and bigotry. We take seriously our commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our baptismal vows to honor the dignity of all persons.

We are writing to offer our love and support and to express our gratitude for your diocese, and the faithful people of Puerto Rico. We celebrate with you the opening of your new hospital, the expansion of your seminary, and your continued faithfulness in your ministry. We are inspired by the strength of your community and your support of one another in both good and challenging times.

May God continue to bless you, and together, may we share a message of love, dignity, and hope that will help to heal our hurting nation and world.

Your siblings in Christ:
The Rt. Rev. DeDe Duncan-Probe, Province II President Diocese of Central New York
The Rt. Rev.R. William Franklin, Diocese of Long Island
The Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Diocese of Long Island
The Rt. Rev. Daniel Allotey, Diocese of Long Island
The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Diocese of New York
The Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool, Diocese of New York
The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin, Diocese of New York
The Rt. Rev. Carlye Hughes, Diocese of Newark
The Rt. Rev. Sally French, Diocese of New Jersey
The Rt. Rev. Jeremiah D. Williamson, Diocese of Albany
The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer, Diocese of Rochester
​The Rt. Rev. Mark Edington, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe


Al Obispo Rafael Morales Maldonado y al Pueblo de Puerto Rico,
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Nosotros, los Obispos Episcopales de la Provincia II, los saludamos en el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, creador de todo y redentor de todos. En nombre de sus hermanos y hermanas en nuestras diócesis, desde Nueva York y Nueva Jersey, Haití, Cuba, las Islas Vírgenes y la Convocatoria en Europa, les enviamos nuestro amor y nuestras oraciones.

El domingo 27 de octubre, en un importante evento partidista en la ciudad de Nueva York, se hicieron declaraciones ofensivas y falsas sobre su hermosa isla y el noble pueblo de Puerto Rico. Aunque dichas afirmaciones se hicieron bajo el pretexto de ser humorísticas, esto no es motivo de risa. La deshumanización expresada refleja lo peor de nuestra historia nacional y nos avergüenza como seguidores de Jesucristo. Rechazamos las declaraciones hechas en el Madison Square Garden y renovamos nuestro compromiso de deplorar los males del racismo y la intolerancia. Tomamos en serio nuestro compromiso con el Evangelio de Jesucristo y con nuestros votos bautismales de honrar la dignidad de todas las personas.

Les escribimos para ofrecerles nuestro amor y apoyo, y para expresar nuestra gratitud por su diócesis y el fiel pueblo de Puerto Rico. Celebramos con ustedes la apertura de su nuevo hospital, la expansión de su seminario y su continua fidelidad en el ministerio. Nos inspira la fortaleza de su comunidad y el apoyo que se brindan mutuamente tanto en los momentos buenos como en los desafiantes.

Que Dios los bendiga siempre, y que juntos podamos compartir un mensaje de amor, dignidad y esperanza que ayude a sanar a nuestra nación y a nuestro mundo heridos.

Sus hermanos en Cristo:
La Reverendísima DeDe Duncan-Probe, Presidenta de la Provincia II Diócesis de Nueva York Central
El Reverendísimo Lawrence C. Provenzano, Diócesis de Long Island
El Reverendísimo R. William Franklin, Diócesis de Long Island
El Reverendísimo Daniel Allotey, Diócesis de Long Island
El Reverendísimo Matthew Heyd, Diócesis de Nueva York
La Reverendísima Mary Glasspool, Diócesis de Nueva York
El Reverendísimo Allen K. Shin, Diócesis de Nueva York
La Reverendísima Carlye Hughes, Diócesis de Newark
La Reverendísima Sally French, Diócesis de Nueva Jersey
El Reverendísimo Jeremiah D. Williamson, Diócesis de Albany
La Reverendísima Kara Wagner Sherer, Diócesis de Rochester
​El Reverendísimo Mark Edington, Convocatoria de Iglesias Episcopales en Europa

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