The Office of Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has notified the Diocese of Central Florida that Bishop-Elect Gregory Brewer has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process.
As outlined under Canon III.11.4 (a), the Presiding Bishop confirmed the receipt of consents from a majority of bishops with jurisdiction, and has also reviewed the evidence of consents from a majority of standing committees of the Church sent to her by the diocesan standing committee.
Tremendous news. I’m relieved, although not really surprised. If Dan Martins could gain the needed consents as he did in Springfield not long ago, then it makes sense that Greg Brewer got the needed consents for Orlando. It sure would be interesting to know the details about the voting though…
Anyway, congratulations to bishop-elect Brewer! And all best wishes to the Diocese of Central FL, which can now relax and look forward to having a worthy successor to the noble +John Howe. Thanks be to God.
Rejoicing,
David Handy+