The House of Bishops has received formal notification of request to resign by the Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, Bishop of Eau Claire. If consent is granted during the business meeting on Wednesday, he will become an assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Atlanta.

“I am delighted that Bishop Whitmore will be joining us in the Diocese of Atlanta,” said the Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, Bishop of Atlanta, in an article published on the diocesan website. “In our years together in the House of Bishops, I have come to deeply respect Bishop Whitmore for his integrity and his principled way of engaging the full life of the church. He has been faithful over many years in his commitment to The Episcopal Church. He brings gifts that are complementary to mine and will not just fill in around the edges. He will be able to join me in leading the mission and ministry of this great diocese.”

A Wisconsin native and a graduate of Nashotah House Seminary, Bishop Whitmore was consecrated Bishop of Eau Claire in 1999. He has served congregations in Wisconsin, Missouri and Kansas. He was serving as dean of Christ Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Western Kansas when he was elected Bishop of Eau Claire.

Bishop Whitmore’s resignation as Bishop of Eau Claire is effective April 15. The start date of Bishop Whitmore’s new position in the Diocese of Atlanta is dependent on how soon he is able to relocate, Bishop Alexander said.

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