A Little About Me ...
A Deacon since 1989, a Presbyter since 1990, and a Bishop since 2000, Massachusetts native David Dismas celebrates 30+ years of ordained ministry in the Independent Sacramental Movement.
He earned his BA in Religious Studies at Merrimack College (North Andover, MA), and both his MDiv and STM degrees at the Boston University School of Theology (Boston, MA).
His BA major was Religious Studies with a concentration in Young Adult Ministry; his MDiv included a specialized curriculum in Biblical and Historical Studies with an emphasis on the Hebrew Bible; and, his STM in the Ministry in Society track included specializations in Worship and Preaching.
David successfully completed additional Masters Level coursework in the Marriage and Family Therapy track at the University of Massachusetts/Boston.
A member of the worker-priest movement, he has additional work experience in bookkeeping, office management, hospice volunteer management and bereavement care.
David currently serves as president of Saint Nicholas Ministries, Inc. [founded in 1996 and incorporated in 1998]. He also served as Bishop of the Diocese of Rumney Marsh from its creation in 2001 until its dissolution in 2017 and as bishop of the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas from its creation in 2017. He has announced his retirement pending the consecration of his successor. After that point he will assist the new bishop as requested.
After retirement, David plans to continue the process of establishing the quasi-monastic Companions of Eldad and Medad--AKA The Eldad and Medad Project—which will be composed of women and men, laic and cleric, called to extra-parochial ministries. David also serves as convener of the Prayer Society of Saint Florian (and maintains its Group on Facebook), is an "Associate Member" of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance (IEFPA), and a life member at large of the VFW Auxiliary..
He earned his BA in Religious Studies at Merrimack College (North Andover, MA), and both his MDiv and STM degrees at the Boston University School of Theology (Boston, MA).
His BA major was Religious Studies with a concentration in Young Adult Ministry; his MDiv included a specialized curriculum in Biblical and Historical Studies with an emphasis on the Hebrew Bible; and, his STM in the Ministry in Society track included specializations in Worship and Preaching.
David successfully completed additional Masters Level coursework in the Marriage and Family Therapy track at the University of Massachusetts/Boston.
A member of the worker-priest movement, he has additional work experience in bookkeeping, office management, hospice volunteer management and bereavement care.
David currently serves as president of Saint Nicholas Ministries, Inc. [founded in 1996 and incorporated in 1998]. He also served as Bishop of the Diocese of Rumney Marsh from its creation in 2001 until its dissolution in 2017 and as bishop of the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas from its creation in 2017. He has announced his retirement pending the consecration of his successor. After that point he will assist the new bishop as requested.
After retirement, David plans to continue the process of establishing the quasi-monastic Companions of Eldad and Medad--AKA The Eldad and Medad Project—which will be composed of women and men, laic and cleric, called to extra-parochial ministries. David also serves as convener of the Prayer Society of Saint Florian (and maintains its Group on Facebook), is an "Associate Member" of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance (IEFPA), and a life member at large of the VFW Auxiliary..
Boston, Massachusetts as seen from my balcony. [Photo: DD]
