Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis

The Very Rev. Paul J. Lebens-Englund, Dean

Dear Saint Markans,

I’m excited for this fall and excited for you to hear from Father Neptali Rodriguez, part-time Cathedral Missioner for Hispanic Ministry, and from Rachel Babbitt, part-time contracted Cathedral social worker.

Neptali is a gifted church planter, having successfully pastored two other Hispanic congregations in the Metro area. A native of Colombia, Neptali was raised and ordained in the Roman Catholic Church prior to being received by The Episcopal Church. Neptali is kind and gracious and hysterically funny. He is presently pulling together resources to launch the new Misa en Español, Saturdays at 5:30pm, beginning September 10. I look forward to you getting to know him. Watch the interview here. 

Rachel is a life-long Episcopalian and a trained social worker, specializing in the work of helping individuals and organizations bring their gifts and passions to the ministry of social transformation. A recent ECMN diocesan staff member, Rachel is now launching her own consulting firm, with which Saint Mark’s is contracting in our effort to diversify and deepen our support for neighboring Minneapolis College and Dunwoody Institute. Rachel is immensely gifted, energetic, creative, and visionary, and I can’t wait for you to meet her as well. Watch the interview here. 

Follow the video links to learn a little more about both Neptali and Rachel, as well as a little more about what you can expect this fall at Saint Mark’s.

Bless you, each and always,

Paul+

Fall at a Glance

View our fall Worship Schedule, starting Sept. 10.

Review our updated COVID Plan. 

Visit www.ourcathedral.org for more information and opportunities.