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Episcopal Diocese of Chicago postpones consecration of bishop-elect after brain bleed
The delay will allow Clark to assume her role as bishop in the healthiest and most wholesome way, according to Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Rev. Canon Paula E. Clark. Image courtesy of https://chicagobishopsearch.org/
May 24, 2021
CHICAGO (RNS) The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has postponed the consecration and ordination of the Rev. Canon Paula E. Clark, the first Black bishop and the first woman chosen to lead the diocese, after Clark suffered a brain bleed in April.
Clark was elected bishop in December and scheduled to be consecrated on April 24.