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Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

BCP 818

October 28, 2006

The Reverend John C Bauerschmidt has been elected the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee on the 12th ballot.

The Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee and the Episcopate Committee wishes to extend it's great thanks to all three nominees for the election of the 11th Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee.

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Episcopate Committee announced its slate of nominees the noon September 20th via web, email, and postage mail. The 14 day window for nominations by petition closed on noon October 4th, 2006.

Thank you.

The Nominees from the Episocopate Committee

The Rev. John C Bauerschmidt
The Diocese of Louisiana

Biography

The Rev. James L. Burns
The Diocese of New York

Biography

The Rev. Thack H. Dyson
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

Withdrawn

The Rev. Dr. Russell Jones Levenson, Jr.
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

Withdrawn

The Rev. Carter N Paden
The Diocese of East Tennessee

Biography

See the timeline for presentation of nominees.


Petition Nomination

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