Bishop Provisional
The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane
Bishop Steve, a native of LeRoy, NY, is a seasoned church leader known for his commitment to justice, peace, and reconciliation. Originally intending to pursue medicine at the University of Rochester, his formative experiences during the Vietnam War and early work in youth ministry redirected his path to ordained ministry. A graduate of Colgate Rochester/Bexley Hall/Crozer Seminary, Bishop Lane has served the Episcopal Church in numerous roles—from parish priest in Corning and Palmyra, to Canon for Deployment in Rochester, to Bishop of Maine (2008–2019). He later served as Bishop Provisional of the Diocese of Rochester (2022–2024).
Nationally, he has contributed as a President of Provinces I, a General Convention deputy, a member of Executive Council, and an advocate with Bishops United Against Gun Violence. Passionate about supporting others in ministry, Bishop Lane is dedicated to building relationships and fostering consensus across differences.
He lives in Rochester with his wife, the Rev. Maria Lane. He has five children and seven grandchildren.
Contact Bishop Steve
716-881-0660 ext. 113
Email: blane@episcopalwny.org
Bishop’s Visitations
Please refer to Bishop Steve’s Customary and Information Sheet prior to him visiting your congregation.
Post-Bishop Visit Form (Confirmed and/or Received)
- St. Philip’s, Buffalo – October 26, 2025
- St. David’s, West Seneca – November 2, 2025
- Holy Apostles, Perry & Trinity, Warsaw – November 16, 2025
- St. Mark’s, North Tonawanda – December 14, 2025
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo – January 25, 2026
- Trinity, Buffalo – February 15, 2026
- St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Grand Island – February 22, 2026
- St. Michael’s & All Angels, Buffalo – March 7, 2026
- St. Paul’s, Harris Hill – March 8, 2026
- St. Peter’s, Westfield – April 19, 2026
- St. Paul’s, Angola – May 3, 2026
- St. Luke’s, Jamestown – May 24, 2026
- St. John’s, Youngstown – June 7, 2026
- St. Stephen’s, Niagara Falls – June 21, 2026
- St. Mark’s, LeRoy – September 13, 2026