A special convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem elected the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe as the provisional bishop of Bethlehem, according to a diocese news release.
Rowe, 39, has been bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania for seven years and will continue in that role. His position in the Bethlehem diocese will be for three years.
“It’s a great day in the kingdom,” said Rowe, in the release. “I am humbled and count it a privilege to stand before you today as your bishop. I am excited about this opportunity to serve you.”
Two thought and no guarantee of their holiness. But…
1. Man, get your cross out of your pocket!
2. Bishop at 32, bishop of two dioceses at 39, is — well, I don’t know the word. Fascinating, at the least.
Just curious: why a provisional appointment as bishop for a limited term?
Lack of audit issues in the diocese, it appears…