Regarding Bishop Hayashi’s Retirement Announcement
October 28, 2019
Dear Friends,
With Bishop Hayashi’s announcement on October 9th of his retirement/resignation, the Standing Committee and I would like to offer a word about the election and transition process.
As Bishop Hayashi …
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