The Episcopal Church
Welcomes You
Our Presiding Bishop
28th Presiding Bishop & Primate
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.
In an effort to continue our support of the Cheyenne River mission, we have asked Mother Ellen what their current needs are. She responded with a list of things they need for the upcoming Horse Camp this summer. If you are interested in supporting this important work that Father Kurt and Mother Ellen do, please take a look at the list and ship the purchased item directly to them at: Black Horse Ranch, 16450 Tower Hill Road,Eagle Butte, South Dakota 57625 The list can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NZQY7JXO8TML?ref_=wl_share
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