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Mayer Welcomes Predecessors

Bishops Rayford B. High Jr., J. Scott Mayer, and Sam B. Hulsey

From the Episcopal Church’s Diocese of Fort Worth:

The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer has announced that he, with the support of the Standing Committee, has asked the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. and the Rt. Rev. Sam B. Hulsey to serve as assisting bishops in the diocese and they have accepted.

… “I am so pleased Sam and Rayford have agreed to serve as assisting bishops. Their presence will help ensure that no pastoral or episcopal needs go unmet. We are simply formalizing what they are doing already. And given their beloved status in the diocese, I am confident that this news will be received with great joy,” said Mayer when announcing the appointments.

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