Patrick W. Bell

Patrick W. Bell is the seventh and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. At his consecration Bell became the 1,093rd Bishop consecrated for the Episcopal Church.

The Right Reverend Patrick W. Bell
Bishop of Eastern Oregon
Church	Episcopal Church
Diocese	Eastern Oregon
Elected	December 12, 2015
In office	2015-present
Predecessor	William O. Gregg
Orders
Ordination	1989 by Rustin R. Kimsey
Consecration	April 16, 2016 by Michael Curry
Personal details
Nationality	American
Denomination	Anglican
Spouse	Tina Marie Bell
Children	5

Biography

Bell was born and raised in the northern Palouse region of Washington. Raised as an Episcopalian Bell became a Pentecostal minister and professor before returning to the Episcopal Church. After completing seminary studies he was ordained to the priesthood in 1989 by Bishop Rustin R. Kimsey and began work at St. Matthew's Church in Ontario, Oregon. In 2002 Bell was named the rector of St Luke's Church in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Bell is married to Tina Marie Bell and has five children and eight grandchildren.^[1]

On December 12, 2015, Bell was elected the Bishop of Eastern Oregon on the first ballot. Bell was one of 16 candidates for the position, and one of three finalists. Bell's consecration took place on April 16, 2016 by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Bell has announced his intention to continue to live in Coeur d'Alene and commute to Oregon to work as the Bishop works on a part-time basis.^[2][3]

See also

• List of Episcopal bishops of the United States
• Historical list of the Episcopal bishops of the United States