Ordination to the Diaconate
On Saturday, September 28, Bishop LaBelle ordained Anna Lynn to the Order of Deacons at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. It was the first ordination service for our new bishop…
Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
The Rev. Meredith Harmon has been called as rector of Holy Spirit, Vashon Island.
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: Last week, I wrote about an ecumenical organization in Fairfax County, Virginia, of which I was personally familiar. I reached out to…
Bishop LaBelle’s Seating Sermon: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Bishop LaBelle’s Seating Sermon Catherine of Genoa — John 15:5-17 Back in the era when I took the General Ordination Exams—or “GOEs,” for those in the know—the last part of…
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle Ordained and Consecrated Ninth Bishop of Olympia
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle was ordained and consecrated as the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia on Saturday, September 14, at the Meydenbauer Center in…
The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle
The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle Bishop Bishop LaBelle previously served as rector of St. Mark’s Church in Southborough, Massachusetts. During this time, Bishop LaBelle co-founded Southborough Neighbors for Peace with…
A Conversation with the Newly Elected Episcopal Bishop of Olympia and the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, The Most Rev. Michael Curry, and the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Olympia, The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle, led a conversation today…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: As I look back over my notes on homelessness from the past 6-8 years, I see that the more things change, the…
Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest: The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia October 25-26 | Tacoma Convention Center and Marriott Hotel Downtown Tacoma Rest….
Godly Play In-A-Day
We’ve got a wonder-filled Godly Play day planned for you! Through a collaboration between the Diocese of Olympia, the Godly Play Foundation and Saint Mark’s Cathedral, we are able to…