Posted Aug 2, 2021
[Diocese of West Virginia] The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer announced his plans to retire July 31, saying he will resign as bishop of the Diocese of West Virginia as of Oct. 13, 2022. On that date in 2001, Klusmeyer was consecrated as the diocese’s seventh bishop.
“I have experienced God in the faces and voices of the people of the diocese,” Klusmeyer said as part of his announcement. “Each time I stand at the altar, celebrate Eucharist with the people, drive through this beautiful state of West Virginia, I see God’s presence.”
Klusmeyer is known for his dedication to healing and serving. During his time as bishop, The Episcopal Church stepped forward on critical issues in the state. It responded to severe flooding needs, was the first church to be called to carry Narcan in its parishes and sponsored numerous coaching and recovery programs to help those suffering from various forms of addiction. But his most important work has been as an advocate for
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