Celebrating communion

Associated Press · May 4, 1975

Washington--The Rev. Jane Hwang, one of three women ordained as Episcopal priests in the Hong Kong diocese, celebrates communion Sunday at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington. The Rev. Hwang conducted the service at the invitation of Washington Bishop William F. Creighton. Bishop Creighton said this was the first time an Episcopalian bishop has invited a woman to function as a priest in this country. Assisting in the communion are the Rev. Leslie Smith, left, and the Rev. James Gray, right.