Retired Anglican bishop John-David Schofield, who in 2007 as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin led a movement out of the U.S. Episcopal Church over debate about same-sex marriages and the consecration of a partnered gay priest, died early Tuesday. He was 75.
Current Anglican Bishop Eric Menees said on the diocese’s website that Schofield died peacefully at home sitting in his favorite green chair and was found Tuesday morning by friends.
Read it all and the message from Bishop Menees.
May God receive him with a hearty “well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
He was a well-respected and faithful bishop of Christ’s Church, and we will miss his presence among us very much. Rest in Peace, John-David.
Memory eternal!
For those who are interested and who would like to attend +John David’s funeral, the information is now posted on our diocesan website, The Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin.