01/04/2026
Welcoming the Rev. Manny Faria to All Saints
The Rev. Manny Faria joins All Saints Episcopal Church for a two-month season of supply ministry, bringing with him nearly three decades of ordained experience, a journalist’s clarity of thought and writing, and a pastor’s presence.
He began today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, by officiating at our 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist and preaching the gospel.
Before entering ordained ministry in 1996, Manny spent some 15 years as a professional journalist, working for publications including the Danbury News-Times in Connecticut. His career began as a community reporter, first with the Concord (Mass.) Journal, where he learned to shape stories, meet tight deadlines, and witness history from the ground up. Those years honed the gifts he now brings to his ministry: clarity, deep listening, compassion, and the ability to speak to the heart of a moment.
Manny holds a degree in journalism from Boston University and a Master of Divinity from Yale, where he relished exploring a wide range of worship traditions, even as he prepared for the Episcopal priesthood. He speaks of his call to the priesthood with humility, crediting both a deepening faith and the steadfast encouragement of his wife, a person of faith who “was there right along” as he discerned his new vocation.
Many across the North Shore know Manny for his long ministry as Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Beverly, where he served for more than 22 years.
Since retiring from St. Peter’s, he has embraced supply ministry, accompanying congregations whose Rector was on sabbatical or on vacation, and parishes in transition, providing grounded leadership. He has also served the congregation of First Baptist Church of Beverly as a temporary pastoral minister—an experience he describes as rich, ecumenical, and full of good people.
In worship, Manny’s preaching weaves Scripture with lived experience. In pastoral settings, he is known for his calm presence, gentle demeanor, and gift of meeting people where they are.
At home, Manny and his wife, Lou Ann, who have two grown daughters, share life with their mastiff mix dog, Jack Daniels, and cat, Ginny. They recently said goodbye to their beloved senior Frenchie/Boston mix, Lily, 17, whom they rescued and cherished in her final years—a testament to the tenderness and care that also shapes Manny’s ministry.
Manny comes to All Saints simply to offer the liturgy for God’s people and help us continue on our path. We, in turn, are grateful for his presence, his warmth, and the steady pastoral heart he brings to our sacred space.
Please join us in welcoming The Rev. Manny Faria to All Saints. We look forward to worshiping, learning, and experiencing his grace in the weeks ahead.
