Farewell to the Lowells

The Rector of Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Denver, Archpriest David and Elaine Lowell, are moving to Cambridge, UK for one year as Fr. David pursues a Master’s degree in Pastoral Theology through the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies.

While still working at Raphael House of San Francisco in 2009, Fr. David began commuting to Denver on weekends and for major feast days after the sudden repose of Archpriest Joseph Hirsch. Elaine, and their children Gregory, and Victoria Lowell joined Fr. David in 2010.

During their time in Denver, Fr. David and Elaine became very involved in the community that surrounds Holy Transfiguration Cathedral. Elaine worked actively with Project Angel Heart which delivers food to the terminally ill who are living at home. Fr. David stepped onto the Board of Directors of the Elyria, Swansea, Globeville Business Association which is very active in quality of life issues. The Lowells both worked closely with Councilwoman Judy Montero’s office in hosting neighborhood planning meetings, and in outreach activities with Habitat for Humanity.

Fr. David has been active in the Diocese, St. Herman’s Seminary in Kodiak and the committees of the Metropolitan Council, and steps off of all those boards and committees now. The Masters program in England lasts only one year, after which Fr. David and Elaine will return to the Diocese of the West. They look forward to being useful to the Diocese for many years to come. Fr. David is now attached to Holy Trinity Cathedral in San Francisco.