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The Rev. Barbara Harris The Rev. Barbara Harris, a retired bishop suffragan from Massachusetts, gave a rousing sermon.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland had elevated Cook to the position of bishop suffragan in May of 2014.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland had elevated Cook to the position of bishop suffragan in May 2014.
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Origin and Etymology of suffragan
Definition of suffragan
First Known Use of suffragan
15th century
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