THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The World Wide Anglican Communion

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

The Episcopal Church of the United States of America is part of a world wide communion of churches that trace their history to the Church of England, one of the churches shaped in the period of the Reformation. Click here to learn about the mission and ministry of the churches that make up the Anglican Communion.

The Episcopal Church

Presiding Bishop Sean W. Rowe 

The Most Reverend 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.

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 church wide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.

The Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida

Diocesan Bishop The Right Reverend Peter Eaton

The Right Reverend Peter Eaton was consecrated on May 9, 2015, to be the bishop coadjutor of the The Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida. Most recently, Bishop Eaton was the Dean of Saint John’s Cathedral, Denver, CO, a position he held from 2002 to 2015. Bishop Eaton is an experienced parish pastor, teacher, and community leader, and has served congregations in Lancaster, PA, and Salt Lake City, UT, as well as in England and France.