The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America with jurisdiction over the state of Wyoming, except for one congregation in western Wyoming which is included in the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho. It was established in 1887 and is in Province VI. Its cathedral, St Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral is in Laramie while the diocesan offices are in Casper.
The Rt. Rev. Bruce Caldwell was the 8th Bishop of Wyoming. He retired in June 2010, and was succeeded by the Rev. John Sheridan Smylie, fomer rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Casper, Wyoming. Bishop Smylie was elected as the 9th bishop of Wyoming on March 20, 2010. His episcopal ordination was held July 31, 2010 in Casper, Wyoming.
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