Mariann Edgar Budde (/ ˈ b ʌ d i /; née Edgar; born 1959) is an American Episcopal prelate who has served as Bishop of Washington since 2011. She is the diocese's first female bishop. Budde was ordained as a deacon in 1988 and as a priest in 1989.

Mariann Edgar Budde serves as spiritual leader for 86 Episcopal congregations and ten Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties.

Jan 24, 2025 · Budde, 65, is the first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, a position she has held since 2011. She oversees 86 churches across Washington, D.C., and Maryland, with 38,000 members. National spokespeople for the Episcopal Church called Budde “a valued and trusted pastor.”

Jan 21, 2025 · Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde arrives as President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance look on during the Service of Prayer for the Nation Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral on ...

Mariann Edgar Budde is the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, D.C., known for her leadership in the Episcopal Church and her progressive theological and social positions. Budde frequently speaks on issues related to social justice, inclusivity, and interfaith dialogue, aligning her views with liberal Protestant theology.

Mariann Edgar Budde serves as spiritual leader for 88 Episcopal congregations and 10 Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves as the chair and president of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, which oversees the ministries of the Washington ...

Mariann Edgar Budde is the bishop of Washington. She’s passionate about helping people deepen their spiritual practices and is an advocate for social justice. When she’s not working, she’s with her family, riding her bike, or cooking dinner for friends.

Jan 23, 2025 · Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde joined NPR's All Things Considered on Wednesday to discuss her hope President Trump's new administration would show compassion toward vulnerable communities following...

Jan 21, 2025 · Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, whose direct appeal to President Trump for mercy on behalf of immigrants and the L.G.B.T.Q. community made headlines on Tuesday, was also publicly critical of Mr. Trump ...

Jun 29, 2020 · Bishop Budde was consecrated as the ninth bishop of Washington in November 2011. Prior to her election, she served for 18 years as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. She earned a B.A. in history at the University of …