The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.
On Friday, March 27, clergy and friends gathered to celebrate the retirement of Deacon Connie Fowler and to give thanks for her many years of faithful ministry. The evening was filled with stories, laughter, gratitude, and remembrance as those who have served alongside Deacon Connie came together to honor her vocation and service to the Church.
Among those present were Edson Way, who served as priest-in-charge from April 2016 to April 2017; Bob Barndt, a retired ELCA pastor who regularly provided supply ministry; Christopher Simpson, current rector; Jim Liggett, former rector who was present when Connie was ordained; and Mike Ehmer, who also served the congregation faithfully through supply ministry over many years.
Deacon Connie’s ministry has touched countless lives through her faithfulness and dedication to the people of God. As she enters retirement, the Diocese of Northwest Texas gives thanks for her years of service and prays God’s continued blessings upon her in this new season of life and ministry.
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