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THE REV. JOHN S. SMYLIE ELECTED 9TH BISHOP
March 22nd, 2010

JOHN SMYLIE OF CASPER ELECTED BISHOP OF WYOMING

The Rev. John S. Smylie has been elected the 9th Bishop of Wyoming. The bishop-elect presently serves as rector at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Casper. He is married to Jill Smylie, a counselor at Verda James Elementary school, also in Casper.

The Rev. Smylie's election -- held at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Laramie -- is a first for the Episcopal Diocese: All previously elected bishops have been from out-of-state.

The Diocese represents about 7,400 Episcopalians in Wyoming.

The Consecration is scheduled for July 31 at the Casper Events Center. The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine Jefferts Schori, will be the chief consecrator.