David's most recent photo -- Selfie taken in April 2023.
About Bishop David ...
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 serves as president of Saint Nicholas Ministries, Inc. [founded in 1996 and incorporated in 1998].
He was consecrated Titular Bishop of Rumney Marsh and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Fairhaven in 2000.
Upon the resignation of the Archbishop of Fairhaven in 2001, David spun off the Diocese of Rumney Marsh as an autocephalous see. He led Rumney Marsh until retiring from that office at the end of September 2017.
David currently serves as bishop of the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas [created in December 2017]. He has announced his retirement from that office effective June 24, 2023.
He currently serves as pastor of St. Nicholas Ministries, Inc., convener of the Prayer Society of Saint Florian, is an Associate member of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance, and is a Life member 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 serves as president of Saint Nicholas Ministries, Inc. [founded in 1996 and incorporated in 1998].
He was consecrated Titular Bishop of Rumney Marsh and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Fairhaven in 2000.
Upon the resignation of the Archbishop of Fairhaven in 2001, David spun off the Diocese of Rumney Marsh as an autocephalous see. He led Rumney Marsh until retiring from that office at the end of September 2017.
David currently serves as bishop of the Mission Diocese of Saint Nicholas [created in December 2017]. He has announced his retirement from that office effective June 24, 2023.
He currently serves as pastor of St. Nicholas Ministries, Inc., convener of the Prayer Society of Saint Florian, is an Associate member of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance, and is a Life member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Rt. Rev. David Dismas, MDiv, STM
