From Western New York-
With his 12-year tenure as head of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York coming to a close, about 400 people participated Sunday afternoon in a celebration of the episcopacy of Bishop J. Michael Garrison during a special liturgy in St. Paul’s Cathedral.
“Michael has been faithful in his time here, in his charge here,” noted Bishop John P. Croneberger, who delivered the sermon. “He has been called by God and anointed by God, and his gifts have been displayed here, and we are grateful.”
Garrison and Croneberger, who retired as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark in 2007, were part of a class of seven Episcopal bishops elected in 1998. The priests and their families developed a close friendship.
Garrison, the 10th bishop since the diocese was created in 1839, is set to retire April 30, when Bishopelect R. William Franklin is consecrated as the 11th bishop.
In an interview with The Buffalo News, Garrison, 65, looked back on his episcopacy with gratitude.
“Thanksgiving is really what it is,” he said. “It’s been an awesome experience, and I’m just very grateful that I’ve been entrusted with this role by the people of Western New York.”
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