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Presiding Bishop and Primate resting after surgery

August 1, 2018
Office of Public Affairs

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry is resting comfortably following surgery on Tuesday, July 31. According to the Presiding Bishop’s family and his medical team, the surgery went well, as had been expected. Bishop Curry is resting, and a full recovery continues to be anticipated.

On July 25 Presiding Bishop Curry shared news that he had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be having surgery to remove the prostate gland.

Presiding Bishop Curry and his family are touched by the outpouring of prayers and well wishes. In their thankfulness, they ask for privacy during his recovery.

Further information will continue to be released by the Presiding Bishop’s office, as needed.

El Obispo Presidente y Primado en reposo después de cirugía

July 31, 2018

El obispo presidente y primado de la Iglesia Episcopal Michael Curry se encuentra descansando después de someterse a una cirugía el martes, 31 de julio. Como se esperaba, y según el Primado, su equipo médico y su familia, la cirugía salió bien. El obispo Curry se encuentra en reposo y se espera que se recupere completamente.

El 25 de julio el obispo primado Curry compartió la noticia de que recientemente le habían diagnosticado cáncer de próstata y que se sometería a una intervención quirúrgica para extirpar la próstata.

El obispo primado Curry y su familia se sienten conmovidos por la multitud de oraciones y buenos deseos que han recibido. Se sienten muy agradecidos y piden que se les conceda privacidad durante su periodo de recuperación.

A medida que sea necesario, la oficina del Obispo Primado continuará dando a conocer más información.