Archdeacon Helen Kennedy has been elected the 13th bishop of the diocese of Qu’Appelle in southern Saskatchewan, winning on the second ballot at an episcopal election Oct. 17. Previously rector at St. George’s Anglican Parish (Transcona) in Winnipeg, Kennedy takes over as bishop from Rob Hardwick, who retired on July 31. Kennedy described herself as “excited and terrified” upon learning that she had been voted the new bishop of Qu’Appelle. “The sense of community that that small area has is extremely deep.”Kennedy’s consecration as bishop is planned for Jan. 22. “I went to St. George’s as a student and I leave as a bishop,” she said.