June 12, 1992

Washington Elects the Church's Second Woman Bishop

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Episcopal News Service
Frances Antonucci Beard, Assistant to the bishop for communication and Editor of Washington Diocese

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Dixon Elected Suffragan Bishop in Washington. The Rev. Jane Holmes Dixon (right) and Bishop Ronald Haines of Washington (D.C.) receive a jubilant ovation after Dixon was elected suffragan bishop of Washington on May 30, 1992. Dixon is the second woman to be elected a bishop in the Episcopal Church. (Episcopal News Service photo by David Werth)