About Dorothy Sanders Wells
Dorothy Sanders Wells was a lawyer.
Dorothy Sanders Wells is the eleventh and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, elected in February 2024 to succeed Brian R. Seage. She was consecrated on July 20, 2024. She is both the first woman and the first African-American to head the diocese.
Wells is originally from Mobile, Alabama. She was a student of vocal performance at Rhodes College, graduating in 1982. She earned a juris doctor from the University of Memphis, She was rector of St. George's Episcopal Church in Germantown, Tennessee since 2013 until becoming bishop.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Dorothy Sanders Wells?
episcopalian bishop
What was Dorothy Sanders Wells's occupation?
Dorothy Sanders Wells was a lawyer.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Dorothy Sanders Wells
· DBpedia: Dorothy Sanders Wells
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dorothy Sanders Wells. https://biography.guide/dorothy-sanders-wells/
MLA: "Dorothy Sanders Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dorothy-sanders-wells/.
Chicago: "Dorothy Sanders Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dorothy-sanders-wells/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:06 UTC