Samuel Howard (bishop)

The Right Reverend

Samuel Johnson Howard

D.D.
Bishop of Florida
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseFlorida
ElectedMay 16, 2003
In office2004–2023
PredecessorStephen H. Jecko
Previous post(s)Bishop of Florida (2003-2004) Coadjutor Bishop of Florida (2003-2004)
Orders
Ordination1990
ConsecrationNovember 1, 2003
by Charles Jenkins
Personal details
Born (1951-09-08) September 8, 1951 (age 73)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationProtestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America
SpouseMartha Marie
Children2

Samuel Johnson "John" Howard (born September 8, 1951) was the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Florida in the U.S. Episcopal Church.[1] Howard was elected bishop coadjutor on May 16, 2003, and entered office on January 29, 2004. He retired on October 31, 2023.[2][3]

  1. ^ St. John's Cathedral website: Bishop Howard biography Archived October 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ lwilson (July 29, 2022). "The Rev. Charlie Holt to begin ministry in the Diocese of Florida". Episcopal News Service. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Diocese of Florida plans convocation to foster 'new day' of healing after divisions under Howard". Episcopal News Service. November 13, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2024.