Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Title IV matters concerning Bishop Samuel Howard

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Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church:

I am writing today to let you know that documents from two disciplinary matters involving the Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard, the eighth bishop of Florida, have been published as required by the canons of The Episcopal Church. In keeping with Canon IV.13.3, some of the documents have been redacted by the hearing panels of the Disciplinary Board for Bishops to protect potentially injured persons.

Negotiations among the parties are now underway with the hope that we can reach an accord that promotes healing, repentance, forgiveness, restitution, justice, amendment of life, and reconciliation, in accordance with the values that guide the Title IV process. 

If we are unable to reach an accord, public hearings will be held beginning April 30.

I ask you to join me in praying for healing for everyone who is affected by this process. 

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe