The Rev. Dr. Gregory Rickel was elected today to be the next bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia in western Washington. Rickel, 43, rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas, was elected on the third ballot from a slate of five nominees. Episcopal News Service has the story.
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