November 4, 1993

Vermont Consecrates First Woman Diocesan Bishop in Episcopal Church

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Episcopal News Service

[Vermont Consecrates First...]
Vermont Consecrates First Woman Diocesan Bishop. On November 1 the Diocese of Vermont consecrated the first woman to serve as a diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church at an exuberant service in Burlington. Bishop Mary Adelia McLeod blessed the congregation following the consecration, assisted by her son, Harrison. (Episcopal News Service photo by Jim Solheim)