By 1790, during the "Second Great Awakening", expanded missionary activity begun under strong episcopal leadership was largely sustained by a vigorous laity.

[1] During Herzog's tenure, the Diocese purchased 612 acres of land in Greenwich, New York and created the Christ the King Center.

Since 2003, Herzog had been an increasingly vocal critic of some decisions of the Episcopal Church's General Convention, including its 2003 affirmation of the election of a non-celibate gay bishop, Gene Robinson, in the Diocese of New Hampshire.

[2] Following a period of further reflection, Herzog rescinded his renunciation and was restored to the ministry of the Episcopal Church with effect from April 28, 2010.

[6] In October 2020, Love was found to have violated Episcopal Church doctrine and rules due to his unwillingness to permit same-sex unions to be blessed by clergy within the Albany diocese.

[7] In response to that finding, Love resigned from his position as bishop effective February 1, 2021;[8][9] he later left the Episcopal Church altogether.