The Rev. Joseph D. Rowland, rector of All Saints', Grenada, MS, died Jan. 21 at the age of 45.

Fr. Rowland was born in Jackson, MS. He was educated at Mississippi State University and the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. He was ordained priest in 1978. He was a member of the National Association of Church Social Workers. He served at St. John's, Pascagoula, and Trinity, Hattiesburg, MS. Fr. Rowland is survived by his wife, Gail, and a son, Patrick.