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Bishop Webb reflects on passing of Bishop Martin D. McLee
September 8, 2014 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Bishop Martin D. McLee, leader of The United Methodist Church's New York Area, died Sept. 6, 2014 at 58. He had been on leave of absence due to illness since July.
Bishop McLee was elected at the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in July 2012, at the same time as Bishop Mark J. Webb and Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball.
"Bishop McLee was a passionate follower of Jesus and both shared and lived his faith boldly," Bishop Webb said. "I give thanks to God for this leader, brother and friend. Please keep Bishop McLee's family, as well as the people of the New York Annual Conference, in your prayers."