Who we Are
Our Priest-in-Charge
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Fr. Luis Enrique Gomez was born on June 24, 1964 in Gualaceo, Ecuador, and was raised Roman Catholic.
He attended the Colegio Orientalista Salesiano de Cuenca, from which he graduated in June 1982. He studied philosophy at Seminario Mayor de San José, in Quito, Ecuador, and from 1985, studied theology at Seminario Mayor San León Magno, in Cuenca, Ecuador. In 1987, he received Minor Orders at the Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, also in Cuenca, Ecuador. In 1988, he emigrated to New York. In 1989, he became a member of the Episcopal Church of Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy. In 2003, he began his studies at General Theological Seminary and at Empire State College. In 2009, he earned a Bachelor of Science at Empire State College. On March 13, 2010, he was ordained as Transitional Deacon, and in June, 2010, he earned his Masters of Divinity from General Theological Seminary. He was ordained priest on September 25, 2010. In 2011, he completed studies in Continuing Professional Education (C.P.E.), became a Chaplain at Calvary Hospital, and began working as Assistant Priest at Holyrood Church in Manhattan. In 2012, he became an Associate Priest at Holy Apostles Church, and on June 30, 2013, he began as Assistant Priest at the Church of the Intercession. He is married to Ms. Carmen Hajal, and they have a son, George. He has two brothers and one sister. Email: [email protected] |
About Us
Located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, We strive to live fully immersed in God’s love for his creation and to respect the dignity of every human being. Come join us in the celebration of the sacraments and living life in the Glory of God.
Our ministries include Domestic Violence, Senior Outreach, Summer Camp for Children, Inter-parish activities, Church Treasures and among others.
Our ministries include Domestic Violence, Senior Outreach, Summer Camp for Children, Inter-parish activities, Church Treasures and among others.
We are a small parish of the Diocese of New York of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America. We are also known as the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America. The Episcopal Church is a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which is an international association of churches in full communion with the Church of England. Each national or regional church in the Anglican Communion has full autonomy.
In belief, The Episcopal Church represents a "Media Via" or “middle way” between Protestantism and Catholicism. Like Christians everywhere, we believe in Jesus Christ, as expressed in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds. We find our sources of authority in Scripture, Tradition, and Reason.
As most churches we depend on our survival on the the generosity of our parishioners and friends for support.
In belief, The Episcopal Church represents a "Media Via" or “middle way” between Protestantism and Catholicism. Like Christians everywhere, we believe in Jesus Christ, as expressed in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds. We find our sources of authority in Scripture, Tradition, and Reason.
As most churches we depend on our survival on the the generosity of our parishioners and friends for support.
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We are an open, affirming, and welcoming church. Not only do we accept and welcome a wide range of theological ideas and thoughts, we also accept and welcome all people. We do not discriminate against anyone or any group for any reason.
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Our History |
The
Mediator had its beginnings as a missionary outreach of St. John, Getty
Square in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York. Through the
intercession of the Reverend T. James Browne, a visiting priest from the
Diocese of Jamaica, West Indies, the Mediator was established and
incorporated as a parish church on August 15, 1855. Read further...
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