Bishop Julian Dobbs

The Rt. Rev. Julian Mark Dobbs serves as the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, providing episcopal oversight to the clergy and congregations of the diocese. Since 2006, Bishop Dobbs and his wife, Brenda, have made their home in Northern Virginia.


Ordained in 1991, Bishop Dobbs planted three congregations and served as the rector of the fastest-growing Anglican parish in New Zealand. In 2011, he was elected and consecrated bishop by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), and he now serves as a member of the College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).


A confessional, mission-driven Anglican, Bishop Dobbs is deeply committed to the authority of Holy Scripture and the historic formularies of the English Reformation. As the founding bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, he has played a leading role in advancing biblically faithful Anglicanism throughout North America and in global Anglican realignment.


Rooted in the theological vision of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, Bishop Dobbs leads with clarity, conviction, and pastoral concern. His ministry is marked by steadfast commitment to Christian orthodoxy—particularly in matters of doctrine, marriage, human sexuality, and the sanctity of life. In a culture increasingly shaped by secular ideologies, he stands without compromise for the gospel of Jesus Christ.


Though unwavering in doctrine, Bishop Dobbs is pastoral in spirit—mentoring clergy, encouraging families, and building unity through relational integrity. His ministry exemplifies a Reformed Anglicanism that is courageous, compassionate, and committed to the global mission of the Church.

Bishop Dobbs’ Schedule

May 3-4 | Ascension, Indianapolis

may 14-17 | 2025 Missions Conference & synod, mclean, va

june 7-8 | Resurrection, Wallingford, CT

June 14-15 | Holy Trinity, Syracuse, NY

June 16-20 | ACNA Provincial Council

June 28-29 | St. Peter's, Souderton, PA

Bishop William Love

Bishop William Love was ordained to the priesthood in 1992. He was consecrated as a Coadjutor-Bishop in 2006 and began his term as the ninth Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Albany in 2007. Bishop Love resigned from his position as Diocesan Bishop on February 1, 2021. He began his service as Assisting Bishop to the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word on Easter Sunday, 2021.


As an assisting bishop, Bishop Bill supports Bishop Julian in providing episcopal ministry to the congregations, church plants and ministries of this diocese.


In 1983, William, an Air Force veteran himself, married the now-retired Air Force Colonel Karen Love. They are parents to two children and proud grandparents of five grandchildren. The Loves make their home in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.

Bishop Love’s ScheduLE


Apr 27 | Christ Church, Branford, CT

May 18 | Church of the Good Shepherd, Catonsville, MD

Jun 8 |  All Souls Church, Cherry Hill, NJ

Note: All other Sundays Bishop Love is serving as Vicar of Bread of Life Anglican Church, Niskayuna, NY


Bishop David Bena

Bishop David Bena started his ministry as a bishop in 2000. He has faithfully served the church in many locations. He recently retired from service as the Suffragan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese Living Word in 2019. Now, as a retired bishop, he assists Bishop Julian Dobbs with his episcopal tasks. Bishop Dave resides with his wife, Mary Ellen, at their house in Syracuse, NY.

Bishop Bena's Schedule

April 27 - Holy Redeemer, Greenwich, NY

May 4 - Church of the Advent, Southern Pines, NC

May 25 - Holy Trinity, Plainville, CT

June 15 - St. Thomas, Halfmoon, NY

July 20 - St. Alban's, Pine Grove Mills, PA

Sep. 14 - Holy Cross, Virginia Beach, VA

Nov. 16 - St. Andrew's, Endicott, NY