She was elected bishop on the night of July 15 , 2016 at the Western Jurisdictional conference .
Karen Oliveto ( born April 4 , 1958 ) is the first openly lesbian bishop to be elected in the United Methodist Church .
Karen Oliveto was elected bishop on the night of July 15 , 2016 at the Western Jurisdictional conference .
Karen Oliveto ( born April 4 , 1958 ) is the first openly lesbian bishop to be elected in the United Methodist Church .