Seminary of the Southwest News
Southwest Students Attended Annual AANHPI Episcopal Leadership Retreat
By Rachel Ambasing, MDiv Class of 2028 and Postulant in the Diocese of San Diego
Formation in the Borderland: Juniors Journey to the U.S.-Mexico Border for Encuentro
Each year, junior Master of Divinity students from Seminary of the Southwest take part in
Dr. Johnson Named Board Member of City of Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission
Marlon Johnson, PhD, Dean of Community Life and Associate Professor of Counselor Education, was recently
Upcoming Manross Lecture to Feature the Rev. Benjamin King, PhD
The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church will host the next Manross Lecture & Banquet
Counseling Program Hosts First Threaded Case Study Discussion
On March 24, the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program at
Seminary of the Southwest Celebrates Strong Presence at Episcopal Parish Network Conference
Seminary of the Southwest made a memorable showing at the Episcopal Parish Network conference in
Dr. Marlon Johnson Delivers Keynote at Sold-Out TACES Midwinter Conference
Seminary of the Southwest’s Dr. Marlon Johnson was a keynote speaker at the 2026 TACES
Southwest Leaders Help Shape House of Bishops Conversation on Theological Education
Theological education and priestly formation were among the central topics at the House of Bishops’
Triduum 2026 at Southwest
The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, PhD Preaches and Lectures at 2026 Payne-Harvey Event
On March 26th, Seminary of the Southwest welcomed the Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, PhD, as the
The Rev. Teresa L. Fry Brown Receives 2026 McDonald Teaching Award
On March 9, 2026, at midday Eucharist and assembly, the Rev. Teresa L. Fry Brown,
Celebrating Community and Connection During Women’s History Month at Southwest
Seminary of the Southwest marked Women’s History Month with several events on campus that celebrated

Inspiring Blandy Lecture Caps Day of Connection and Celebration
For the 55th year, the annual Blandy Lecture and Alumni Convocation gathered alumni, community, and

How Pastoral Leaders Thrive in Bi-Vocational Work
By Melanie P. Moore Roxana Videla started attending All Saints Episcopal Church in Meriden, Connecticut,

John Hines Day Provides Poignant Celebration of Founder
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the community of Seminary of the Southwest gathered for the

10th Edition of Soul by Southwest Released
On Friday, October 27th the 10th edition of Seminary of the Southwest’s literary and visual

Southwest Celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15th through October 15th, Seminary of the Southwest participates in celebrating our Latinx

Blandy Lecture and Alumni Convocation Provides Thoughtful and Timely Connections to Southwest
Blandy Lecture presented at 7pm on Wednesday, November 15 concludes day+ of impactful events designed

The Rev. Maureen “Mo” Doherty to receive 2023 Hal Brook Perry award
Seminary of the Southwest and the Alumni Steering Committee are proud to announce The Rev.

The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge Announces Transition from Seminary of the Southwest
The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, the Eighth Dean and President of Seminary of the

Harrison Library Ribbon Cutting Marks New Era at Southwest
On September 13, 2023, with several hundred donors, trustees, friends, students, faculty, and staff in

President Julia Ayala Harris visits campus to celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
President of the Episcopal Church House of Deputies, Julia Ayala Harris, visited Seminary of the

Naomi Shihab Nye announced as Blandy Speaker
Naomi Shihab Nye, the Award-winning Palestinian-American Poet, Essayist and Educator, has been announced by the

Matriculation celebrates large incoming class
On August 27, 2023, members of Seminary of the Southwest’s incoming class participated in one