Olympia Suffragan Unsure of Future After Diocesan Election
5/14/2007

The Rt. Rev. Bavi Edna "Nedi" Rivera has said she may not continue as Bishop Suffragan of Olympia, following the election of another candidate as diocesan bishop May 12.

Bishop Rivera was one of three candidates who withdrew after the second ballot, making the third ballot a run off between the Rev. Gregory Rickel, rector of St. James’, Austin, Texas, and the Rev. Jeffrey D. Lee, rector of St. Thomas', Medina, Wash. Fr. Rickel was elected on the third ballot.

After Bishop Rivera withdrew her name, the Rt. Rev. Vincent Warner, Bishop of Olympia, praised her for her work in the Diocese of Olympia. After the Bishop Warner finished speaking, Bishop Rivera received a long and loud standing ovation. the rest