Office of the Bishop Suffragan for Federal Ministries The Episcopal Church, USA   and Micronesia U Index of All Articles Last Updated: Apr 26th, 2010 - 13:58:14 EpiscoChap News Office News and Upcoming Events James 'Jay' Magness elected bishop suffragan for federal ministries By ENS staff, March 24, 2010 [Episcopal News Service] The Rev. Dr. James "Jay" Magness was elected the sixth bishop suffragan for federal ministries March 24 during the meeting of the House of Bishops at Camp Allen, Texas, pending the required consents from a majority of the church's diocesan standing committees and bishops with jurisdiction. Magness, 63, was chosen out of a field of eight nominees. A simple majority of the votes cast by the bishops was necessary for the election, according to the Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs. Magness received 64 votes; 54 were required. He is canon for mission and diocesan administration in the Diocese of Southern Virginia. The consecration is scheduled for June 19th, 10:00 a.m.at Washington National Cathedral, with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presiding. Apr 26, 2010, 14:03 Mark Juchter Mark R. Juchter Jan 14, 2009, 20:18 Andrew Hayler Test message Jul 14, 2008, 15:36 Chaplains Journal Journal Test As of March 12, 2008 Mar 12, 2008, 19:31