CHENANGO COUNTY – The Right Reverend Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe– the new Bishop of Central New York and the first woman to hold the position–will be officiating the Christmas Eve services at St. Andrew's and Emmanuel Episcopal Churches this year on Saturday evening, December 24.

The St. Andrew's service will begin at 5 p.m. and the Emmanuel service will begin at 7 p.m.

“It is a tremendous gesture by our new Bishop,” said Dave Loomis of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. “She has been very supportive of our situation and we are most appreciative that she is eager to help.”