Samuel Howard (bishop)

The Right Reverend

Samuel Johnson Howard

D.D.
Bishop of Florida
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseFlorida
ElectedMay 16, 2003
In office2003–2023
PredecessorStephen H. Jecko
Previous post(s)Bishop of Florida (2004-2023) Coadjutor Bishop of Florida (2003-2004)
Orders
Ordination1990
ConsecrationNovember 1, 2003
by Charles Jenkins
Personal details
Born (1951-09-08) September 8, 1951
NationalityAmerican
DenominationProtestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America
SpouseMartha Marie
Children2

Samuel Johnson "John" Howard (born September 8, 1951) was the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Florida in the U.S. Episcopal Church. Howard was elected bishop coadjutor on May 16, 2003, and entered office on January 29, 2004. He retired on October 31, 2023.