March 31st 2014 – Bishop Joseph Dobson retires
The Rt. Rev. Joseph H. Dobson, IV, retired as Episcopal Visitor of the Missionary Diocese of the East effective April 1st. Bishop Dobson served as Bishop Coadjutor from June to September 2010, then as Bishop of the Missionary Diocese from September 2010 to February 2013, after which he served as Episcopal Visitor. Increasing health concerns have prompted his decision to retire as Episcopal Visitor and also as Rector of St John’s Anglican Church, St Mary’s County, MD.