McLeod, Mary Adelia (1938–)

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McLeod, Mary Adelia (1938–)

American bishop. Name variations: Mary Adelia McLeod. Born Sept 27, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama; Smith College, LHD, 1994; University of Charleston, DD, 1996; m. Rev. Henry Marvin McLeod III, Nov 25, 1970.

Ordained deacon (June 1980), then priest (Dec 1980); became 1st woman Episcopal Diocesan bishop in US (1993), serving as Bishop of Vermont (1993–2001); also the 2nd woman bishop elected in the world; was vocal and supportive of the gay and lesbian community in Vermont and backed same sex unions.

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