Praying he has a quick recovery.
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has undergone surgery for a reoccurrence of a subdural hematoma (brain bleed) he suffered in December. The recent procedure, conducted on a Saturday morning, was successful, and updates on his condition will be provided as they become available, according to the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs. Prayers have been requested for Bishop Curry, his family, and his medical team.
The health issues began when Bishop Curry experienced a fall in Syracuse, New York, last month, leading to surgery for a subdural hematoma in a North Carolina hospital. A subdural hematoma occurs when blood leaks into the space below the dura mater, a membrane between the brain and the skull.
Bishop Curry, the first African American to lead the Episcopal Church, took office in 2015. His current term is set to end this year, with the election of a new presiding bishop scheduled for June 23-28 at the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
Last year, Bishop Curry faced several medical challenges, including hospitalization for internal bleeding over Memorial Day weekend. He received treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) detected during an annual physical. Despite internal bleeding being under control, he experienced irregular heartbeat episodes while in the hospital, leading to the wearing of a heart monitor for further treatment. Subsequent hospitalizations in August and surgery in September to remove his right adrenal gland followed.
Released from the hospital in October, Bishop Curry adopted a reduced work schedule and underwent physical therapy. Throughout his health struggles, he expressed gratitude for prayers and highlighted the potent combination of fervent prayer and medical care in the healing process.