Diocesan Staff
The Rt. Rev. Daniel P. Richards
IX Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina
803.771.7800, ext. 102
On September 25, 2021, Daniel Paul Richards was elected to serve as the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. He was elected while rector of Christ Church of the Ascension, parish and day school, in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and chaplain of the Phoenix Fire Department. He is an experienced minister of the gospel and leader in the church. Daniel is married to Amy Rose Richards of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and they have three children, Rachel Richards, Jolie Richards, and Henri Richards.
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Tracy Forman
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
803.771.7800, ext. 102
- Bishop's Calendar, Appointments, and Travel Schedule
- Administrative Support for Retired Clergy and Clergy Spouses
- Administrative Support for Finances
- Diocesan Archives and File Management
- Episcopal Visitations (Schedule and Coordination)
- Oversight of Office Technology
- Building and Equipment Maintenance
The Rev. Canon Stephen J. Rhoades
Canon to the Ordinary
864.907.6565
- Staff Liaison, Diocesan Executive Council and Standing Committee
- Staff Liaison, Commission on The Episcopal Church
- Staff Liaison, Commission on the Diocese
- Staff Liaison, Commission on Convocations
- Bishop's Convention Officer
- Church Encumbrances
- Commission on Ministry: Priesthood
- Diocesan Institutions
- New Clergy Training: Priesthood
- Property Insurance
- Sabbatical Leave Policy
- Statement of Mission Process
- Stewardship
- Title IV Training & Intake Officer
Chanda Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
803-771-7800, ext. 109
- Staff Liaison to the Investment Committee
- Staff Liaison to the Diocesan Treasurer
- Church Finance and Audits
- Diocesan Audit
- Diocesan Finance, Reporting, and Policy
- Diocesan Investments
- Discretionary Funds
- Episcopal Pledge
- Diocesan Payroll
- Treasurers
Courtney Thompson
Director of Communications
803.771.7800, ext. 110
- Communications
- Diocesan Publications: e~dusc news, Clergy News, Print News and Crosswalk
- EDUSC Website
- Press Releases
- Social Media
- Diocesan Communicators Group
- Media Relations
Cynthia L. Hendrix
Diocesan Officer for Health Benefits and Accounts Payable
803.771.7800, ext. 112
- Accounts Payable
- Active Clergy & Lay Health Benefits
- Retired Clergy & Spouse Health Benefits
- Parochial Reports
- Pension:Lay, Clergy
Frank Ballard
Missioner for Diocesan Records and Liturgy
803.771.7800, ext. 106
- Bishop's Assisting Convention Officer
- Church Pension Group Ordination Officer
- Clergy Canonical Reporting
- Clergy Licensure
- Clery Supply
- Diocesan Archivist
- Diocesan Convention Journal
- Diocesan Database Management
- Diocesan Liturgies
- Letters Dimissory
- Same Sex Marriage Resources
- Transition Ministry Officer, Assistant
Katelyn Kenney
Missioner for Christian Formation
803-771-7800, ext. 105
- Liaison, Commission on Christian Formation
- Missioner for Diocesan Youth Leadership Council
- Coordinator for Lay Ministry Licensure and Training
- Coordinator for Safe Church Training
- Assisting Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Susan Heath
Coordinator, Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops' Public Education Initiative
803.771.7800 x 108
The Reverend Susan Heath is the Coordinator for the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops’ Public Education Initiative. Prior to taking the position as Coordinator, Heath served as Canon on the staff of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, SC from 1984 – 2004 and again as Interim Canon for Christian Formation from August 2011 until May 2014. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and English from Randolph Macon Woman’s College and Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 1984.
