Bishop Curry at the royal wedding.Photo: REX/ShutterstockBishop Michael Bruce Curry — whospoke passionatelyabout the power of love atPrince HarryandMeghan Markle‘s royal wedding in May — is facing cancer.In a letter shared with PEOPLE, Bishop Curry revealed that he learned at his annual physical “a few months ago” that he had prostate cancer. On Tuesday, he’ll have surgery to remove the prostate gland.“I am happy to say that the prognosis looks very good and quite positive,” he said. “I have spoken with several others who have gone through this, and who have offered both encouragement and helpful advice. I will be in the hospital for at least a day, then at home to recuperate.”Bishop Curry added that he plans to return to his work after four to six weeks of rest.“I am very blessed with a wonderful family, a first-rate medical team, a great staff, dear colleagues and friends, a calling to which I have given my life, and above all a good, great and loving God in whose hands we always remain,” he said. “So, do say a prayer. And know that I look forward to being back at my post in September.”“I am very blessed with a wonderful family, a first-rate medical team, a great staff, dear colleagues and friends, a calling to which I have given my life, and above all a good, great and loving God in whose hands we always remain,” he said. “So, do say a prayer. And know that I look forward to being back at my post in September.”Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Sipa via AP ImagesShortly after the royal wedding, Bishop Curry appeared onGood Morning America, where he told cohost Robin Roberts that he wasshocked to be asked to preachat the special event.“It was the decision of the couple, but they were in consultation both with the Archbishop of Canterbury and with the Dean of St. George’s and I’m sure others as well,” he recounted.Bishop Curry added, “I got a phone call, and I didn’t believe it, because a member of my staff called and said, ‘They’d like you to preach at the royal wedding,’ and I said, ‘Get out of here it’s April Fools. You’ve got to be kidding me.’ And it was actually true.”Bishop Curry covered a variety of topics in his sermon, also paying homage to Meghan’s American heritage. At one point, the bishopquoted Martin Luther King Jr., saying, “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.”

Bishop Curry at the royal wedding.Photo: REX/Shutterstock

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Ceremony, St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, UK - 19 May 2018

Bishop Michael Bruce Curry — whospoke passionatelyabout the power of love atPrince HarryandMeghan Markle‘s royal wedding in May — is facing cancer.In a letter shared with PEOPLE, Bishop Curry revealed that he learned at his annual physical “a few months ago” that he had prostate cancer. On Tuesday, he’ll have surgery to remove the prostate gland.“I am happy to say that the prognosis looks very good and quite positive,” he said. “I have spoken with several others who have gone through this, and who have offered both encouragement and helpful advice. I will be in the hospital for at least a day, then at home to recuperate.”Bishop Curry added that he plans to return to his work after four to six weeks of rest.“I am very blessed with a wonderful family, a first-rate medical team, a great staff, dear colleagues and friends, a calling to which I have given my life, and above all a good, great and loving God in whose hands we always remain,” he said. “So, do say a prayer. And know that I look forward to being back at my post in September.”“I am very blessed with a wonderful family, a first-rate medical team, a great staff, dear colleagues and friends, a calling to which I have given my life, and above all a good, great and loving God in whose hands we always remain,” he said. “So, do say a prayer. And know that I look forward to being back at my post in September.”Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Sipa via AP ImagesShortly after the royal wedding, Bishop Curry appeared onGood Morning America, where he told cohost Robin Roberts that he wasshocked to be asked to preachat the special event.“It was the decision of the couple, but they were in consultation both with the Archbishop of Canterbury and with the Dean of St. George’s and I’m sure others as well,” he recounted.Bishop Curry added, “I got a phone call, and I didn’t believe it, because a member of my staff called and said, ‘They’d like you to preach at the royal wedding,’ and I said, ‘Get out of here it’s April Fools. You’ve got to be kidding me.’ And it was actually true.”Bishop Curry covered a variety of topics in his sermon, also paying homage to Meghan’s American heritage. At one point, the bishopquoted Martin Luther King Jr., saying, “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.”

Bishop Michael Bruce Curry — whospoke passionatelyabout the power of love atPrince HarryandMeghan Markle‘s royal wedding in May — is facing cancer.

In a letter shared with PEOPLE, Bishop Curry revealed that he learned at his annual physical “a few months ago” that he had prostate cancer. On Tuesday, he’ll have surgery to remove the prostate gland.

“I am happy to say that the prognosis looks very good and quite positive,” he said. “I have spoken with several others who have gone through this, and who have offered both encouragement and helpful advice. I will be in the hospital for at least a day, then at home to recuperate.”

Bishop Curry added that he plans to return to his work after four to six weeks of rest.

“I am very blessed with a wonderful family, a first-rate medical team, a great staff, dear colleagues and friends, a calling to which I have given my life, and above all a good, great and loving God in whose hands we always remain,” he said. “So, do say a prayer. And know that I look forward to being back at my post in September.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Sipa via AP Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss as they exit St George’s Cha

Shortly after the royal wedding, Bishop Curry appeared onGood Morning America, where he told cohost Robin Roberts that he wasshocked to be asked to preachat the special event.

“It was the decision of the couple, but they were in consultation both with the Archbishop of Canterbury and with the Dean of St. George’s and I’m sure others as well,” he recounted.

Bishop Curry added, “I got a phone call, and I didn’t believe it, because a member of my staff called and said, ‘They’d like you to preach at the royal wedding,’ and I said, ‘Get out of here it’s April Fools. You’ve got to be kidding me.’ And it was actually true.”

Bishop Curry covered a variety of topics in his sermon, also paying homage to Meghan’s American heritage. At one point, the bishopquoted Martin Luther King Jr., saying, “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.”

source: people.com