The basic unit of the Episcopal Church is the diocese, a geographic area. It is headed by a bishop. (The word "Episcopal" comes from the Greek "episcopos" meaning overseer).
The Diocese of Connecticut includes the entire state. There are currently 175 parishes in the diocese, plus several worshipping congregations. Our diocesan bishop is the Rt. Rev. Andrew D. Smith, who is assisted by the Rt. Rev. James E. Curry and the Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens, both bishops suffragan.
Based on 2006 data, there are about 64,386 baptized members in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut and average Sunday attendance is 20,118. The annual business meeting of the diocese is called the Annual Convention, and takes place in late October. The Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut is one of 112 domestic and overseas dioceses in The Episcopal Church.
The basic unit of the Episcopal Church is the diocese, a geographic area. It is headed by a bishop. (The word "Episcopal" comes from the Greek "episcopos" meaning overseer). 
