Budde was raised in Morris County by a single mom and a congregation that valued hard work. "I didn't see myself as minister ...

National spokespeople for the Episcopal Church called Budde “a valued and trusted pastor.” They said, “We stand by Bishop Budde and her appeal for the Christian values of mercy and ...

National spokespeople for the Episcopal Church called Budde “a valued and trusted pastor.” They said, “We stand by Bishop Budde and her appeal for the Christian values of mercy and compassion.” Before ...

Here’s more about the Episcopal bishop of Washington, who has continued to speak out in the wake of the president’s derision. What did Bishop Budde and President Trump say? “Let me make one ...

Here’s more about the Episcopal bishop of Washington, who has continued to speak out in the wake of the president’s derision. What did Bishop Budde and President Trump say? “Let me make one final plea ...

Budde, 65, is the first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, a position she has held since 2011. She oversees 86 churches across Washington, D.C., and Maryland, with 38,000 members.