From Arizona-November 9 , 2017
Dear People of God,
This afternoon, I have met with the priests of the Diocese to let them know that I have announced my retirement and am calling for the election of my successor.
This was, of course, an announcement of mixed emotions for me. It has been the greatest honor and joy for me to serve as your bishop for almost 15 years. We have accomplished some great things together, and thanks to your hard work and prayers, the diocese overall is healthy and growing. By the time I retire I will be almost 68 years old. It is time for the diocese to move on to a new mission with younger leadership. It is also time for me to enjoy some new adventures before I get too old to do so! I am excited to share with you that one of these first adventures will be as a visiting professor of church history at General Theological Seminary in New York for the fall of 2019. Teaching is something which I very much enjoy, and having my two kids (and grandson!) nearby will be an added pleasure.
More here-
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Message-from-Bishop-Smith--My-Retirement.html?soid=1101378732819&aid=deM8SXHNYxQ
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