Bishop to Retire After 'Stagnant' Tenure ; Chane Concedes Funding, Growth Problems Over 9 Years
The Washington Times › February 01, 2010
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Washington Episcopal Bishop John B. Chane's announcement that he expects to retire in the fall of 2011 wraps up nine years at the helm of a diocese he acknowledged had not grown or prospered during his tenure.
"I call for this election not because of any health reasons, or because I am burned out or bored," Bishop Chane, 65, told about 325 people Saturday at the annual diocesan convention at the Washington Cathedral. "I don't know how any bishop could ever be bored serving this diocese. It's a very lively place.See the full content of this document
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Bishop to Retire After 'Stagnant' Tenure ; Chane Concedes Funding, Growth Problems Over 9 Years
"I love what I do and I deeply love this diocese. When the time actually comes to turn over the crozier to another, it will be a very emotional time for me."
Saying it was time to elect someone younger "to lead what I conside...See the full content of this document
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