Misplaced Pages

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Philip N. LaBelle" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (September 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

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.

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.

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.

LaBelle is married to Melissa Tobey LaBelle, an assistant professor at Bridgewater State University. The couple have two adult children.

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.

External links

• Diocesan website
• Personal website

• Living people
• Episcopal bishops of Olympia