Joint Board for Bishop Transition

SEATTLE, WA (May 18, 2024): The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia has elected The Rev. Philip N. LaBelle as its next bishop. Bishop-Elect LaBelle currently serves as rector of St. Mark’s Church in Southborough, Massachusetts. While in the Diocese of Massachusetts, he co-led the Mission Strategy Committee, served on the Executive Committee and Diocesan Council, and directed the Fresh Start program. Bishop-Elect LaBelle will be consecrated and installed as the ninth bishop of Olympia on September 14, succeeding Bishop Greg Rickel,

Thank you, Bishop Melissa, for compassionately and faithfully shepherding our diocese during this time of transition. We are blessed with your inspirational leadership and guidance. You can sign Bishop Melissa’s e-card by clicking the link below. SIGN E-CARD

Spanish Language Translation Coming Soon | Traducción al español próximamente To the People of the Diocese of Olympia: On behalf of the Joint Board for Bishop Transition, we are excited to announce the members of the Bishop Search Committee who will soon begin the work of crafting a diocesan profile, interviewing candidates, and ultimately submitting an initial slate of candidates to serve as the next Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. We are so grateful for the many, many

Dear members of the Diocese of Olympia, The Joint Board for Bishop Transition of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia is very pleased to announce the launch of our official transition website and the opening of applications for our Bishop Search Committee. You can find information and a timeline about the transition process, our Charge to the Bishop Search Committee, and application forms for joining the search committee. The deadline to apply for the search committee is March 31. If you