From ENS-In accordance with the Canons and Constitutions of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Maryland, the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland today announced that the Rev. Canon Heather Cook was elected Bishop Suffragan of Maryland. Cook was elected on the fourth ballot from a slate of four nominees. Total number of votes: 165 out of 304 possible.
Cook is the first woman to be elected bishop for the Diocese of Maryland. The election took place during the 230th Diocesan Convention, which is being held May 2-3 at Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City.
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http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/03/maryland-diocese-elects-heather-cook-as-bishop-suffragan/
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