The Diocese of West Missouri

The Diocese of West Missouri is a religious institution based in Kansas City, Missouri. As a diocese of the Episcopal Church, it encompasses a network of 48 congregations and serves a community of approximately 10,000 parishioners. The diocese offers a range of ministries to its members and the broader community. These include healthcare institutions, a retirement community, and a social services organization. The Diocese of West Missouri collaborates with the Diocese of Kansas on the social services organization. Additionally, the diocese shares the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry with the Dioceses of Kansas, Western Kansas, and Nebraska. This school provides training for priesthood, diaconate, and specialized lay ministries. The Diocese of West Missouri traces its roots back to the work of Bishop Jackson Kemper, a missionary who established Episcopal Church congregations in Indiana and Missouri during the 19th century. The diocese's reach extends throughout Missouri, serving both urban centers like Springfield, Joplin, St. Joseph, and the Kansas City metropolitan area, as well as smaller towns and rural communities. For more information about The Diocese of West Missouri and its ministries, visit diowestmo.org.