The Revd Katharine Jefferts Schori

At 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time, Friday, October 13, 2000 the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada elected The Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori as Bishop on the fourth ballot. At the mention of the results, the assembled delegates and guests broke into sustained cheers.

When called to inform her of her election, The Rev. Schori said she was surprised and happily accepted. She wished us all well as we continue our annual Diocesan Convention in Reno.

The Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori is the first female ever elected Bishop of Nevada.

Biographical Information of the Bishop-Elect:

Date of Birth 3/26/54
Family: Married, Richard
Children: 1

Education
M.Div. Church Divinity School of the Pacific
Ph.D. Oceanography, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
M.S. Oceanography, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
B.S. Biology, Stanford University, Stanford,CA

Present Position
Assistant Rector, Good Samaritan, Corvallis, OR
Instructor, Dept. of Philosophy, Oregon State University
Diocesan Commission on Ministry
Hispanic Ministry
Pastoral Counselor, Benton Hospice Service

Personal Ministry Statement
Bridge-building ministry with congregation(s) who seek broad vision, strong preaching, dynamic adult education, and sensitive pastoral care.