May 23, 2016 the Emmanuel Anglican Communion was birthed and Archbishop Edward J. Skiba, OSB was elected to preside. This new work was instituted by Abp. Ed, Bishops Barry Becchio, David Franceour, Daniel Thomas, Omomara Okekaro and Geoffrey Ames. This ministry, The Diocese of Missions and Chaplaincy, has come under the covering of this new work and will continue unchanged in it's outreach as stated in the mission statement.
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January 17th, 2015 will be the official retirement date of Bishop Ed Skiba from his position as a chaplain at Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart, Florida. Bishop Ed has been employed there for seven years and three months, ministering to people in the final months of their lives and providing a spiritual presence for their loved ones when they did not have a pastoral presence in their lives. in addition, he has been available to Hospice staff and nursing home personnel in times of spiritual need.
"This has been the most meaningful ministry I have been privileged to be a part of" said the Bishop. "The experiences I have had in the presence of people who have contributed greatly to our society during their lifetimes, and the knowledge I have gained in listening to them, is a treasure to me and a tremendous asset to the ministry God has given me. I have dealt with the passing of children from disease to a 109 year old lady who lived her life to the fullest. It has given me a view of life that very few are privileged to experience."
Bishop Skiba will continue as the chaplain for Stuart, Florida Police Department and Fire/Rescue and now will be able to get more deeply involved in the development of the Diocese of Missions and Chaplaincy, EC.
He and his wife of almost 49 years, Bonnie, will maintain their home in Indiantown, Florida, near their family in Palm Beach Gardens.
