Atlanta announces slate of 5 nominees for 10th bishop

From ENS-

Five priests have been nominated to stand for election to become the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.

They are:

the Rev. George F. Adamik,58, rector, St. Paul’s Church, Cary, North Carolina (Diocese of North Carolina),

the Rev. Michael A. Bird, 44, rector, Christ Church, Bronxville, New York (Diocese of New York),

the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, 55, dean, Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, Georgia (Diocese of Atlanta),

the Rev. Canon James H. Pritchett, 55, canon to the ordinary, Diocese of Western North Carolina and
the Very Rev. Robert C. Wright, 48, rector, St. Paul’s Church, Atlanta, Georgia (Diocese of Atlanta).

The Feb. 13 announcement opens a month-long period during which members of the diocese may petition to add additional names to the ballot. (Information about the petition process is here.)

“Today we look with excitement to the presentation of candidates for our next bishop,” said the Rev. Timothy Graham, president of the Standing Committee, in a press release. “I express profound gratitude for the careful and comprehensive work of the nominating committee. This committee, made up of clergy and lay representatives from across our diocese, has given us a fine slate of diverse, talented and qualified candidates.”

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