Mariann Budde Resigns as Washington Bishop, Stays in Post Until 2028
Budde will remain bishop until June 2028 as the diocese begins a nearly two-year search for her successor, officials said.
- On Thursday, Oct. 1, Bishop Mariann Budde announced plans to resign as head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, setting in motion a nearly two-year process to select her successor.
- Having led the diocese for 17 years, Budde became a nationally recognized figure after urging President Donald Trump to "have mercy" on immigrants and LGBTQ children during a 2025 sermon.
- The Trump administration's "winnowing of government agencies" had a "huge seismic impact" on congregations, Budde cited, keeping her in the post longer than originally planned.
- She will remain bishop until June 2028, when her replacement is consecrated, focusing on "leaving well" to ensure the diocese "can thrive" after her departure.
- Eventually, Budde plans to return to Minnesota to be near her grandchildren, though she intends to maintain religious advocacy throughout the remainder of her tenure.
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Prominent bishop who challenged President Trump on immigration is resigning
Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, rocketed to fame when she urged President Donald Trump, who was sitting in the pews, to “have mercy” on immigrants and LGBTQ children.
Her appeal to US President Donald Trump to show "mercy" with minorities made Washington's bishopess famous overnight. Now Mariann Budde announces that she will give up her office – but only towards the end of Trump's term.
Mariann Budde to resign, will remain in post during replacement process
Mariann Budde, who shot to fame after urging President Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants and others, announced she plans to resign as head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. It sets in motion a nearly two-year process to find her replacement as she finishes out her lengthy tenure as one of the country’s most visible religious leaders. Budde will remain the Episcopal bishop of Washington until June 2028, when her replacement will be c…
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National Catholic ReporterBishop Mariann Budde to resign, will remain in post during lengthy replacement process
Get RNS’ thoughtful, essential religion reporting every morning. Sign up for free! WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, who shot to fame after urging President Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants and others, announced on Thursday (Oct 1) that she plans to resign as head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The move sets in motion a nearly two-year process to find her replacement as she finishes out her lengthy tenure as one of …
Her words remain in memory: Washington's Anglican bishop Mariann Budde took responsibility for the inauguration of President Trump's office. Now she expressed her resignation. As it goes on in the capital diocese.
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