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Philip Noah LaBelle is an American Episcopal priest who is the Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia since September 14, 2024. Prior to his election as Bishop, LaBelle earned a Master of Divinity at Yale University and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, and served parishes in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Colorado.[1]
The Right Reverend Philip N. LaBelle | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Olympia | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Olympia |
| Elected | May 18, 2024 |
| In office | 2024- |
| Predecessor | Gregory Rickel |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 19, 2004 (deacon) January 23, 2005 (priest) by Gordon Scruton |
| Consecration | September 14, 2024 by Michael Curry |
| Personal details | |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Melissa Tobey (m. 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Gordon College (BA), Northeastern University (MA), Yale University (MDiv) |
On February 28, 2024, the Joint Board for Bishop Transition of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia announced LaBelle as one of its nominees for bishop.[2]
LaBelle was elected Bishop of Olympia in a diocesan electing convention on May 18, 2024. LaBelle was elected on the fourth ballot.
At the time of his election, LaBelle served as rector of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Southborough, Massachusetts.[3]
LaBelle is married to Melissa Tobey LaBelle, an assistant professor at Bridgewater State University. The couple have two adult children.[4]
References
edit- ^ Gaffin, Greta (2024-05-24). "Bishop-elect Eager for Seattle Ministry". The Living Church. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ "The Joint Board for Bishop Transition Announces Preliminary Slate of Bishop Nominees – Bishop of Olympia Search". Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ "Philip N. LaBelle elected ninth bishop of Olympia". Episcopal News Service. 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ "The Reverend Phil LaBelle – Bishop of Olympia Search". Retrieved 2024-09-14.