[Magdalen] Nominees for Bishop of Vermont

[Grace Cangialosi]

I know her pretty well. She is quiet, passionate about social justice issues and LGBTQ equality, and very creative in some of the programs she has raised up in her church. She has real leadership abilities and has served in most leadership positions in the Diocese: regional dean, delegate to General Convention, president of Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry. I think she feels a genuine call to the episcopacy; she was a nominee in one other election a few years ago.

> On Mar 25, 2019, at 8:26 PM, ME Michaud <michaudme at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I've met Hilary Smith but wouldn't say I know her.
> She struck me as quiet, earnest and orthodox (in the traditional meaning).
> Didn't seem ambitious, but those Virginia girls hide alot.
> -M, whose long-term gf is Virginia born&bred
> 
>> On Mar 25, 2019, at 3:41 PM, Charles Wohlers <chadwohl at satucket.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Nominees for the next bishop of Vermont were announced yesterday. They
>> will succeed Tom Ely, who has been a great bishop and will be a tough act
>> to follow.
>>> 
>>> The nominees are all women and are:
>>> 
>>> The Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown. Born in Detroit, has served various
>> positions at the Cathedral in Indianapolis.
>>> 
>>> The Rev. Dr. Hillary D. Raining. Currently rector of St. Christopher's,
>> Gladwynne, PA & president of the Standing Committee of the Dio. of PA.
>> Lived most of her life in Eastern Pennsylvania.
>>> 
>>> The Very Rev. Dr. Hilary B. Smith. Currently rector of Holy Comforter,
>> Richmond, VA. Lived a year or so in Vermont as a child, but grew up in the
>> Charlottesville area.
>>> 
>>> Any advice, etc. on these folks, either publicly of privately would be
>> appreciated. I don't vote (just count the votes), but my dear wife does.
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance, and hold us in your prayers!
>>> 
>>> Chad Wohlers
>>> Woodbury, VT
>>> chad at satucket.com
>> 
>>