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An Episcopal Church bishop in New York who garnered headlines years ago for requiring openly gay clergy to marry their romantic partners has announced his plans to retire.
The Right Rev. Lawrence Provenzano of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island issued a pastoral letter on Tuesday announcing his plan to step down in September 2026, which will mark 17 years since his consecration.
Provenzano said he will turn 70 next month, saying it is “time for me to set into motion for the diocese, and especially the Standing Committee and eventual Joint Oversight Committee, the process of discernment for the search, nomination, election, and ordination of my successor.”
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The Right Rev. Lawrence Provenzano of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island issued a pastoral letter on Tuesday announcing his plan to step down in September 2026, which will mark 17 years since his consecration.
Provenzano said he will turn 70 next month, saying it is “time for me to set into motion for the diocese, and especially the Standing Committee and eventual Joint Oversight Committee, the process of discernment for the search, nomination, election, and ordination of my successor.”
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Episcopal bishop who required gay clergy to marry their partners announces retirement
An Episcopal Church bishop in New York who garnered headlines years ago for requiring openly gay clergy to marry their romantic partners has announced his plans to retire
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