Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Title IV Matter Concerning Bishop Marc Andrus

Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: Last fall, shortly before I became presiding bishop, the intake office for bishops received a credible allegation that Bishop Marc Andrus, retired bishop of the Diocese of California, had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with an adult.  I am writing today to let you know that Bishop Andrus and I have reached an accord that resolves the Title IV matter resulting from this allegation.

Media Advisory: Episcopal Church Executive Council to meet June 23-25

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church will convene in person June 23-25 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

Executive Council to elect Episcopal Church bishop and lay members of Anglican Consultative Council

The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church is accepting nominations for The Episcopal Church’s bishop and lay members of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC). The deadline for nominations is June 5.

Letter from Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town to Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe received the following letter on May 14 from the Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, archbishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). On May 12, Bishop Rowe announced that The Episcopal Church would end its refugee resettlement grant agreements with the U.S. government after being asked to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa.

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to attend papal inauguration as part of Anglican delegation

A delegation of leaders from the Anglican Communion—including Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe—will attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18 in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy.

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Episcopal Migration Ministries

Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church: I am writing today with some significant news about Episcopal Migration Ministries, the organization that leads The Episcopal Church’s refugee resettlement ministry.

Diocese of Cuba receives consents for Bishop-elect Angel Rivera

The standing committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction have given the required majority of consents to the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba for its Feb. 28 election of the Rev. Angel Rivera as bishop. His ordination is scheduled for Sept. 18.

Succession planning underway for Episcopal Church Latino/Hispanic ministries

Succession planning is underway for The Episcopal Church’s Latino/Hispanic ministries, as the Rev. Anthony Guillén retires May 1 after nearly two decades of service with the church center.

Statement from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the death of Pope Francis

My heart is heavy at the death of our brother in Christ, Pope Francis. Throughout his life and ministry, he has been a witness for the Gospel and a champion for the poor and marginalized. Especially in this season, I give thanks for his powerful advocacy on behalf of migrants and refugees. Pope Francis, who was the first Latin American pope, understood these siblings in Christ are never at the edges, fearful and alone. As he once wrote, “In the faces of the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, strangers and prisoners, we are called to see the face of Christ who pleads with us to help.” 

Easter 2025 message from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Dear Friends in Christ:

Luke’s Gospel tells us that on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Joanna went to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus. When they got there, the stone had been rolled away, and they heard the message that transformed their world—and ours: “He is not here. He is risen.”