The word episcopal means bishop. A bishop in The Episcopal Church is the chief pastor of a particular geographical area called a diocese. Holy Comforter is part of the Diocese of Texas, and our bishop is Andy Doyle. As the bishop, he oversees the priests and deacons that serve in the churches, hospitals, school, and other ministries throughout the area. Bishop Doyle maintains relationships with other bishops from dioceses both in the United States and in other countries like Malawi, Argentina, England, South Korea, Australia, and so many more across the globe. Together we are all part of the Anglican Communion. These relationships allow us as a group to address global concerns and still attend to our neighbors down the street.