Four priests from the Diocese of Albany are among six nominees for Albany's election of bishop suffragan.

The nominees are: the Rev. Lance B. Almeida, rector of St. Andrew's Church, Millinocket, Maine; the Rev. David J. Bena, rector of Calvary, Burnt Hills, N.Y.; the Rev. Joseph A. Caron II, chaplain for the New York State Department of Correctional Services; the Rev. Mark R. Cole, rector of St. James', Oneonta, N.Y.; the Rev. William R. Hinrichs, rector of St. George's, Clifton Park, N.Y.; and the Rev. Joseph Keblesh Jr., rector of St. Matthew's, Toledo, Ohio.

The election is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 at the Cathedral of All Saints in Albany. The bishop suffragan will serve with the Rt. Rev. Daniel Herzog, diocesan bishop.