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Diocese of the Rio Grande notified of successful canonical consent process

September 13, 2018
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The Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande has received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry and Registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, that Bishop-Elect Michael Buerkel Hunn has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3.

In giving consent to his ordination and consecration, Standing Committees and bishops with jurisdiction attest to knowing of “no impediment on account of which” Bishop-Elect Hunn ought to be ordained to the office of bishop and believing that his election was conducted in accordance with the Canons.

The Rev. Canon Michael Buerkel Hunn was elected Bishop on May 5.  Presiding Bishop Curry will officiate at his November 3 ordination and consecration service.