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Sean Rowe

The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe is the 28th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the , elected in June 2024 and installed on November 1 for a nine-year term, becoming the youngest individual to hold the office. Born in , into a family of steelworkers, Rowe graduated with a in from in 1997, a from in 2000, and a in organizational learning and leadership from in 2014. He served as rector of St. John's in , from 2000 to 2007, during which the congregation doubled in size, before his election as bishop of the Diocese of Northwestern in May 2007 at age 32—the youngest diocesan bishop in the for nearly twelve years. Rowe later acted as provisional bishop of the Diocese of Bethlehem from 2014 to 2018 and, in 2019, spearheaded a shared-episcopate partnership between the Dioceses of Northwestern and to foster adaptive structures amid membership declines. His leadership prioritizes organizational adaptation, transparent handling of institutional challenges such as allegations, and realignment toward gospel-centered local ministries over bureaucratic maintenance.

Early Life and Formation

Upbringing and Family Influences

Sean Rowe was born in 1975 in , a former steel town in the region. He grew up in nearby within a working-class family shaped by industrial labor, where both grandfathers worked as steelworkers, his mother held a position in an auto plant, and his father served on the state . This environment instilled a sense of resilience amid economic decline, as Rowe witnessed the closure of major employers like in the , Sharon Steel's in 1987, and its final shutdown in 1992, events that marked the broader of the area. His family's religious life reflected a Protestant-Catholic blend, with his mother from a Roman Catholic background and his father rooted in the United Church of Christ, who later became an ordained Episcopal priest in 2002. Despite this diversity, Rowe was raised attending a United Methodist church, where early faith formation occurred through Methodist traditions. These influences, combined with community involvement such as achieving Eagle Scout status in the Boy Scouts as a high school freshman and serving as class president at Hickory High School in 1993, contributed to his development of leadership skills and adaptability in a region undergoing structural change.

Education and Path to Ordination

Rowe received his undergraduate education at , a private Christian liberal arts institution in , where he earned a degree in history in 1997. Following this, he pursued theological training at , the Episcopal Church's flagship seminary in , obtaining a degree in 2000. His seminary studies prepared him for ordained ministry in the , culminating in his as a during the summer of 2000 and as a in of the same year by the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. At age 24, Rowe became the youngest in the at the time of his . Immediately following his priestly , he assumed the role of at St. John's Episcopal Church in , a position he held from 2000 to 2006, marking the beginning of his pastoral leadership prior to his episcopal consecration. Rowe continued advanced studies post-ordination, earning a Ph.D. in organizational learning and leadership from in 2014, which informed his later administrative approaches in diocesan governance.

Diocesan and Provisional Leadership

Consecration as Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Sean W. Rowe, then rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Highland Park, Illinois, was elected on the first ballot on May 19, 2007, to succeed Robert D. Rowley Jr. as the eighth bishop of the . The election took place during a special diocesan convention, following Rowley's announcement of retirement the previous year. Rowe's consecration as bishop occurred on September 8, 2007, at Harbison Chapel on the campus of in . Presiding Bishop served as chief consecrator, with co-consecrators including the retiring Bishop Rowley and other bishops such as Mark Dyer and Ralph E. Howe Jr. The ceremony marked Rowe's formal entry into the House of Bishops as its youngest member at age 32.

Service as Provisional Bishop

In March 2014, Rowe was elected provisional of the of by its diocesan convention, succeeding Paul Marshall upon his retirement; Rowe continued serving concurrently as of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The Standing Committee of nominated him for his demonstrated stable and forward-thinking leadership in managing diocesan challenges, including financial and structural issues. His tenure lasted until 2018, during which the diocese conducted a search process culminating in the election of a permanent . In April 2019, following the mandatory retirement of R. William Franklin, Rowe became provisional of the Episcopal of Western New York, initiating a formal with the of Northwestern to share episcopal oversight, administrative functions, and resources amid declining membership and fiscal pressures common to smaller dioceses. This arrangement, ratified by conventions in both dioceses, emphasized collaborative ministry and adaptive strategies without fully merging the entities. Rowe's leadership in the continued until his as Presiding in June 2024 and on November 1, 2024, after which the dioceses voted in May 2025 to end the collaboration and seek independent bishops.

Ascension to Presiding Bishop

Election Process and Installation

The Presiding Bishop of the is elected every nine years at the church's triennial General Convention, with the House of Bishops voting first by majority and the House of Deputies providing consent through its diocesan houses. The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB), comprising 20 members including bishops, , and , conducts a process to nominate at least three candidates, with provisions for additional petition nominations submitted by at least 50 bishops or 10% of dioceses. At the 81st General Convention in , from June 23–28, 2024, the Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe, then bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania and provisional bishop of , was one of four nominees selected by the JNCPB. On June 26, 2024, Rowe was elected on the first ballot by the House of Bishops during a special session at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. The House of Deputies subsequently confirmed the election, positioning Rowe as the 28th Presiding Bishop to succeed Michael B. Curry. His nine-year term commenced on November 1, 2024. Rowe's investiture occurred on November 2, 2024, in a virtual service livestreamed from the Chapel of Christ the Lord at the Center in , marking the first such digitally focused ceremony for a Presiding . The event prioritized environmental through a reduced physical footprint and emphasized churchwide virtual participation to enhance accessibility.

Initial Priorities and Administrative Actions

Upon assuming office as the 28th Presiding Bishop on November 1, 2024, Sean Rowe prioritized structural realignment within The Episcopal Church to enhance support for dioceses and congregations, emphasizing ministry at the local level over centralized operations. In his initial public statements, Rowe affirmed that this realignment would not alter core priorities established by General Convention, such as racial healing, , and , but would reorient budgets and staff to align more effectively with emerging needs in parishes. A key administrative action was the February 20, 2025, announcement of a churchwide staff reorganization at the Center, aimed at streamlining operations to "spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ more effectively" by reducing administrative layers and bolstering diocesan partnerships. This followed Executive Council decisions to cut the budget by $3 million in 2023, with Rowe's team identifying specific priorities like adaptive ministry support during his early tenure. Rowe described the changes as positioning the church to respond to a "world that we see emerging," including fiscal constraints and declining membership, through targeted reallocations rather than broad expansions. Rowe also focused on fostering unity under the theme of "One Church," urging Episcopalians to prioritize collaborative efforts such as donations to Episcopal Migration Ministries during his November 6, 2024, installation reflections. Early engagements included refining a shared vision with the Executive Council, starting in June 2025 meetings, and strengthening ties with partner provinces like The Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East as a top relational priority. These steps reflected Rowe's pre-election emphasis on "significant changes" to address institutional inefficiencies, drawn from his experience consolidating dioceses in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.

Theological and Ecclesial Stances

Views on Doctrine, Liturgy, and Church Discipline

Rowe has described the liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer as instrumental in his conversion to Episcopalianism, recounting how receiving a copy in 1989 introduced him to a form of worship and theological framework that resonated deeply during his time as a Lutheran. This personal testimony underscores an affinity for the prayer book's structured rites, though he has not publicly advocated for or against revisions to liturgical texts amid ongoing discussions on expanding the definition of authorized forms beyond the 1979 edition. On core doctrine, Rowe aligns with the Episcopal Church's formularies, frequently invoking Scripture in addresses and sermons to ground exhortations on and , as seen in his 2023 convention remarks emphasizing biblical narratives for initiatives. He has not issued statements challenging or innovating upon traditional affirmations of the creeds, sacraments, or scriptural authority, maintaining a focus on practical ecclesial adaptation rather than theological polemics. In , Rowe has consistently pursued negotiated accords under canons to resolve misconduct cases, avoiding full hearings and admissions of fault to expedite closure and minimize division. For instance, on October 1, 2025, he concluded proceedings against former Bishop via an agreement imposing no penalties, a method he has applied repeatedly to longstanding disputes. This approach prioritizes institutional stability over exhaustive adjudication, though it has drawn criticism for perceived leniency in accountability.

Positions on Social and Political Issues

Rowe supports the legalization of , hailing a Pennsylvania state court ruling that struck down the commonwealth's ban as "a step toward justice" and affirming that same-sex couples "work hard, pay taxes, and contribute to our communities." As Presiding Bishop, he has led liturgical services to bless and commission Episcopalians participating in events across the , framing such activities as opportunities to "share God's love." On transgender issues, Rowe has placed such individuals at the theological forefront, declaring in a February 2, 2025, sermon at that immigrants, refugees, and people "are not at the edges, fearful and alone. They are at the center of story" and serve as "the bearers of the salvation of the world," inverting societal margins to reveal God's Kingdom. Politically, Rowe has urged the to function as an "engine of resistance" against the second administration's policies, decrying past institutional alignments with presidential power—including support for , boarding schools, and U.S. —as failures that prioritized proximity to authority over the vulnerable. He has criticized specific measures such as expanded ICE raids on houses of worship, leading the church to join interfaith lawsuits against them in February 2025, and travel bans restricting gatherings with members in Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, and over 20 other countries or territories. In May 2025, Rowe oversaw the termination of the church's federal refugee resettlement partnerships after the government conditioned funding on prioritizing white South African Afrikaners, a demand the Episcopal Migration Ministries deemed incompatible with non-discriminatory principles. These stances emphasize elevating the marginalized—particularly immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQ persons—above partisan loyalty, drawing historical parallels to the Confessing Church's resistance in while cautioning against repeating past complacencies with authoritarianism or .

Controversies and Criticisms

Handling of Cases

Upon election as Presiding , Sean Rowe initiated reforms to the clergy disciplinary process, including the removal of Ousley, the former intake officer for bishops, from all functions in November 2024 amid concerns over mishandling prior complaints. This action followed revelations of delays and inadequacies in responding to domestic abuse allegations against Prince Singh, where Ousley's office was implicated. Rowe's early tenure emphasized streamlining procedures, as evidenced by the Church's adoption of revised protocols in July 2024, aimed at enhancing fairness, transparency, and promptness in intake and investigation phases. Rowe oversaw the resolution of several high-profile Title IV cases through negotiated agreements rather than protracted hearings. In December 2024, he announced the closure of proceedings against former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Ousley related to their handling of the allegations, with Curry agreeing to issue a pastoral apology to the family and the church for any perceived shortcomings in the process. By July 2025, Rowe facilitated a with the family, incorporating commitments to improved pastoral responses for future domestic abuse claims and reconciliation efforts involving , who faced separate Title IV sanctions for his conduct. Similarly, in October 2025, Rowe concluded two cases against former Bishop —alleging discrimination against LGBTQ+ clergy and failure to address misconduct—via an accord that imposed no penalties or admissions of fault, allowing to retire without further . These resolutions drew mixed reactions, with critics arguing they undermined accountability and eroded trust in the system. The who initiated the Howard complaints contended that erred by dismissing the cases prematurely, bypassing evidentiary review and potentially signaling leniency toward bishops. Anglican watchdog groups highlighted a pattern of non-disciplinary outcomes in bishop-level cases under , warning of systemic incentives for misconduct and inadequate deterrence, as seen in ongoing analyses of the Disciplinary Board for Bishops' decisions. The Singh family's initial objection to the church's post-allegation response further underscored perceptions of insufficient rigor, though 's framework prioritized reconciliation over punitive measures where evidence did not warrant deposition. Prior to his national role, had demonstrated by publicly disclosing claims against his deceased predecessor in the Diocese of Northwestern in 2010, setting a for proactive case handling.

Church's Political Engagements Under His Leadership

Under Sean Rowe's leadership as Presiding Bishop, beginning with his installation on October 5, 2024, the has issued public statements and taken institutional actions positioning itself in opposition to policies of the administration, framing these as fulfillments of Christian imperatives for and resistance to perceived . In a letter dated November 6, 2024, following the U.S. , Rowe prayed for President 's wise and just governance while affirming the church's commitment to "speak truth to power" and advocate for the marginalized, including immigrants and the poor. This set a tone of conditional engagement, emphasizing prophetic critique over deference. A pivotal development occurred in early July 2025, when Rowe published an essay declaring that the , historically aligned with U.S. presidents as an establishment institution, must now function as an "engine of resistance" against rising and policies conflicting with teachings. He argued that federal demands on issues like and civil rights increasingly clashed with ' teachings, urging Episcopalians to prioritize moral resistance over accommodation with government authority. This rhetoric extended to specific policy critiques, including immigration enforcement. On immigration, the church under Rowe terminated its nearly 40-year partnership with the U.S. State Department for resettlement in May 2025, after declining a Trump administration request to prioritize resettlement of Afrikaner farmers from amid claims of against white minorities there. In January 2025, Rowe co-signed a letter protesting Trump administration on and , calling them violations of human dignity and biblical . By June 12, 2025, amid intensified raids, Rowe urged Episcopalians to "resist " through advocacy and efforts, aligning the church with broader progressive coalitions. Internationally, Rowe addressed the crisis in a July 16, 2025, letter condemning the humanitarian toll of the -Hamas conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire, aid access, and U.S. policy shifts to support Palestinian civilians, while invoking resolutions against violence in the . The church's Office of Government Relations, active under his tenure, issued action alerts pressing to block U.S. military sales to and prioritize aid for . These engagements reflect a broader pattern of advocacy on issues, including opposition to opioid policies lacking compassion and calls to protect vulnerable populations from budget cuts, often framed as institutional resistance rather than partisan alignment.

Personal Life and Legacy

Family, Interests, and Private Life

Rowe is married to Carly Rowe, of , a collaborative ministry involving congregations in . The couple has one daughter, Lauren. They reside in . Rowe maintains a relatively private centered on family, with limited public details beyond his residence and immediate relatives. His known interests include , often shared with his daughter, and downhill skiing. In his youth, Rowe was actively involved in the , attaining status as a high school freshman, alongside participation in , forensics, school newspaper, physics club, drama club, and Spanish Honor Society.

Impact on Episcopal Church Decline and Reform Efforts

The has faced persistent membership decline, with 2023 parochial reports indicating 1,547,779 total members, a reduction of 37,313 individuals or 2.61% from the prior year, continuing a trend where membership fell 21% since 2013. Preliminary 2024 data show a further 0.7% drop in parishes and missions, from 6,754 to 6,707, alongside a decline in congregations with full-time to 44% from 63% in 2010. While average Sunday attendance rebounded 10.69% post-pandemic, structural challenges persist, including aging infrastructure and reduced financial capacity in many dioceses. Rowe's election as the 28th Presiding on June 27, 2024, positioned him to address these dynamics through adaptive strategies honed in the Diocese of Northwestern , where he implemented fiscal restructuring and collaborative ministry models over 24 years to maintain relative stability amid broader denominational contraction. Prior service on the for Reimagining the (TREC) informed his emphasis on reallocating resources from centralized operations to diocesan and congregational levels, aiming to foster sustainable local and . In a February 20, 2025, announcement, Rowe outlined a churchwide staff realignment to enhance outreach, describing it as a pivot toward supporting frontline ministry rather than internal . Structural reform emerged as a core priority for Rowe's nine-year term, with the appointment of Canon Judith G. Conley to lead a dedicated task force targeting budgets, governance, and operational efficiencies to counteract decline. He has advocated pragmatic adaptation over pessimism, expressing commitment to ensuring the church's endurance for future generations through "significant changes" in alignment and resource deployment. Early indicators under his tenure include moderated public engagement on divisive issues to prioritize internal renewal, though critics from Anglican traditionalist outlets argue that concurrent emphases on institutional "resistance" to political developments may hinder broader appeal and exacerbate attrition among conservative members. No measurable reversal of decline has occurred by late 2025, with preliminary metrics suggesting ongoing contraction despite these initiatives.

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