The Annual Assembly of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey convened in Endicott NY at Saints Peter & Paul Church on Wednesday, 1 November 2017. Clergy and laity delgates from diocesan parishes gathered with Archbishop Michael to discern the Lord's will in setting a course for the diocese and ensuring good order in all things, both spiritual and administrative. The passage of a revised Diocesan By-laws and a 2018 Budget were among the matters unanimously adopted. Next year's Assembly will gather in Brick NJ on 31 October 2018.