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November 13, 2023
MILWAUKEE, WI – Bishop Sedgwick Daniels passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Bishop Daniels was known for his profound contributions to the Church Of God In Christ and the communities under his pastoral care throughout Milwaukee County. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement:
“It is with great sadness that I send my condolences to the family, parish, and community of Bishop Sedgwick Daniels. Bishop Daniels was an esteemed spiritual leader, lifelong scholar and educator, and beloved pillar of the Milwaukee community.
“Bishop Daniels left a profound mark on the lives of everyone he met, and his impact will continue to be felt throughout the community for generations to come. He taught resilience and perseverance through despair – lessons we will heed as we mourn his loss. My family and I join the Daniels family and the COGIC and Holy Redeemer communities in grief, while honoring the legacy he leaves behind.”
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