On February 1, 2020 The Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes was ordained and consecrated as the Diocese of Southern Virginia’s 11th Bishop. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was the chief consecrator at the service, held at Williamsburg Community Chapel in Williamsburg.

Before moving to Virginia, Bishop Haynes served for 11 years as the rector of St. Paul’s in Mishawaka, Indiana. She is married to the Rev. Thomas Haynes, and they have two daughters, Sarah and Avery.

If you’d like to learn more about the ordination and consecration of Bishop Haynes:

Interested in reading more about Bishop Haynes? Visit the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia’s web site.