Presiding Bishop

The chief pastor and chief executive officer of The Episcopal Church, providing leadership, vision, and mission strategy. Elected by the House of Bishops and confirmed by the House of Deputies for a nine-year term.

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    Capitalize when it precedes a proper name; lowercase in all other uses. A presiding bishop can also be referred to as the Most Rev. before a name. The webinar will feature Presiding Bishop and Primate Sean Rowe. The webinar’s panel will include the presiding bishop and other Episcopal clergy. The Most Rev. Sean Rowe, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, will preside at the service. Note that retired presiding bishops return to “the Rt. Rev.” See also titles: clergy and religious

    Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe; the Most Rev. Sean Rowe, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. Note that retired presiding bishops return to “the Rt. Rev.”