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A retired Episcopal bishop accused of financial misconduct and alleged LGBT discrimination will not face disciplinary action.

The Right Rev. Samuel Johnson “John” Howard, formerly head of The Episcopal Diocese of Florida, was facing two Title IV disciplinary canon cases.

In a letter to the Florida diocese on Wednesday, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe said an accord had been reached resolving the cases, which “does not impose consequences” on Howard.

Additionally, according to Rowe, Howard had decided to officially resign from ordained ministry with The Episcopal Church, the decision being unrelated to the resolution of the cases.

“Whether this comes as welcome news or as a disappointment to you, I want you to understand my motivations for negotiating this accord,” wrote Rowe.

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