Philip N. LaBelle

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Philip N. LaBelle
Bishop of Olympia
Church Episcopal Church
Diocese Diocese of Olympia
ElectedMay 18, 2024
In office2024-
Predecessor Gregory Rickel
Orders
OrdinationJune 19, 2004 (deacon)
January 23, 2005 (priest)
by  Gordon Scruton
ConsecrationSeptember 14, 2024
by  Michael Curry
Personal details
Denomination Anglican
Spouse
Melissa Tobey
(m. 1995)
Children2
EducationGordon 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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References

  1. Gaffin, Greta (2024-05-24). "Bishop-elect Eager for Seattle Ministry". The Living Church. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  2. "The Joint Board for Bishop Transition Announces Preliminary Slate of Bishop Nominees – Bishop of Olympia Search" . Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  3. "Philip N. LaBelle elected ninth bishop of Olympia". Episcopal News Service. 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  4. "The Reverend Phil LaBelle – Bishop of Olympia Search" . Retrieved 2024-09-14.
Episcopal Church (USA) titles
Preceded by 9th Bishop of Olympia
2024 - present
Succeeded by
Incumbent