Philip N. LaBelle explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific Prefix:The Right Reverend
Philip N. LaBelle
Bishop of Olympia
Church:Episcopal Church
Diocese:Diocese of Olympia
Elected:May 18, 2024
Term:2024-
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Predecessor:Gregory Rickel
Ordination:June 19, 2004 (deacon)
January 23, 2005 (priest)
Ordained By:Gordon Scruton
Consecration:September 14, 2024
Consecrated By:Michael Curry
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Children:2
Education:Gordon College (BA), Northeastern University (MA), Yale University (MDiv)

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]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gaffin . Greta . 2024-05-24 . Bishop-elect Eager for Seattle Ministry . 2024-09-14 . The Living Church . en-US.
  2. Web site: The Joint Board for Bishop Transition Announces Preliminary Slate of Bishop Nominees – Bishop of Olympia Search . 2024-09-14 . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2024-05-20 . Philip N. LaBelle elected ninth bishop of Olympia . 2024-09-14 . Episcopal News Service . en-US.
  4. Web site: The Reverend Phil LaBelle – Bishop of Olympia Search . 2024-09-14 . en-US.