Nominees for Central Ecuador Bishop Election Announced

The standing committee of the Diocese of Central Ecuador recently announced a slate of five nominees for the election of a diocesan bishop on Dec. 20 in Quito.

The candidates are: the Very Rev. Aston Jacinto Brooks, dean of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; the Rev. Rosalí Fernández-Pola, vicar of San Mateo Apostal, Penuelas, Puerto Rico; the Rev. Thomas G. Mansella, assisting priest at St. Michael’s Church, Arlington, Va.; the Rev. Luis Fernando Ruiz, vicar of San Lucas Iglesia, Medellin, Colombia; and the Rev. Carlos J. Sandoval, rector of St. Simon’s, Miami, Fla.

The period for nominations by petition is Oct. 20-31. Central Ecuador is one of 10 international dioceses in The Episcopal Church. Colombia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island are also members.