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The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

Seal of the Diocese of Kansas
The Diocese of Kansas was founded in 1859, two years before Kansas statehood. The diocese originally stretched to the Colorado border, but in 1901 it was divided, leaving the remaining diocese to cover the eastern 40 percent of the state. Its headquarters is in Topeka, the state capital.

Bishop Cathleen Bascom is the tenth bishop of the diocese, which has 44 congregations.

For more information, see the diocese's website HERE.

The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, 835 SW Polk St., Topeka, KS 66612-1688
(785) 235-9255 or (800) 473-3563


The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri

Seal of the Diocese of West Missouri
The Diocese of West Missouri was created in 1889, when it was formed from the original Diocese of Missouri. It covers the western  half of the state, and its headquarters is in Kansas City, the largest city in the diocese.

The Rt. Rev.  Diane Jardine Bruce is the provisional bishop of the diocese, which has 49 congregations.

For more information, see the diocese's website HERE.

The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri, 420 West 14th St., Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 471-6161 or (800) 471-6160


The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

The Diocese of Missouri was founded in 1841 and has jurisdiction over 54 counties in eastern Missouri. The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson is the 11th bishop of the diocese, which has 41 congregations.

For more information, see the diocese's website HERE.

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, 1210 Locust St. ,  St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 231-1220

The Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska

Seal of the Diocese of Nebraska
The Diocese of Nebraska was founded in 1865 and includes the entire state.

The Right Rev, J. Scott Barker is the eleventh bishop of the diocese, which has 54 congregations. Its headquarters is in Omaha, the state's largest city.

For more information, see the diocese's website HERE.

The Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska, 109 North 18th St., Omaha, NE 68102
 (402) 341-5373

The Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas

Seal of the Diocese of Western Kansas
The Diocese of Western Kansas, originally part of the Diocese of Kansas,  was set aside in 1901 as the Missionary District of Salina, which later became the Diocese of Western Kansas. It includes the western 60 percent of the state. Its cathedral is in Salina, and the diocesan office is located in Hutchinson.

The Rt. Rev. Mark Cowell is the sixth bishop of the diocese, which has 30 congregations.

For more information, see the diocese's website HERE.

The Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas, 1 North Main St., Suite 502, Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 669-0006


Address for Tuition Payments/Donations:
The Very Rev. Don Compier, BKSM Dean
410 SE Independence Ave.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Physical Address:
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry

701 SW 8th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603

The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry is a collaborative venture of the Episcopal Dioceses of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, West Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas.
BKSM also partners with the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
BKSM offers classes and programs to educate people for church leadership in both lay and ordained vocations.