The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.
Processional Hymn 304: "I come with joy to meet my Lord" (Land of Rest; words: Brian A. Wren, alt.; music: American folk melody, adapt. and harm. Annabel Morris Buchanan)
Gloria S278: William Mathias
Liturgical Texts & Readings
Collect of the Day: A prayer for the Church to be joined together in unity of spirit upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets.
First Reading: Genesis 22:1-14 (The testing of Abraham and the binding of Isaac on Mount Moriah).
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