From British Columbia-Vancouver Island’s top Anglican priest, Bishop James Cowan, has announced his retirement.
Cowan, 61, who has served as bishop of British Columbia for nine years, said he will retire Aug. 31. He made the announcement to the diocesan council, indicating he had already informed the church hierarchy.
Cowan, who is married with two grown sons, said he has no firm plans for his retirement. But he joked to church staff his immediate plans are to rest, perhaps even “sleep for four months.”
In an interview, he said that during his church career, he has always known when it was time to step aside and now seemed like the right time.
“I think it’s time to go,” he said. “There is a need for new leadership, different leadership.”
Cowan was consecrated and installed as the 12th bishop of British Columbia on Jan. 25, 2004. The Diocese of B.C. only takes in Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It includes about 45 parishes with 10,000 members.
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