The Right Reverend Dorothy Sanders Wells, D. Min was ordained as the 11ᵗʰ Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi on July 20, 2024. A visionary leader and advocate for social justice, Bishop Wells brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role.

Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Bishop Wells pursued a successful career in law, practicing employee benefits law in Memphis with the FedEx Corporation and Waring Cox, PLLC. However, her true calling lay in ministry. She earned her Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary and a Doctorate in Ministry from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Prior to her appointment as Bishop of Mississippi, Dorothy served as the rector of St. George's Episcopal Church in Germantown, Tennessee. Her leadership at St. George's was marked by her commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community, as well as her dedication to social justice initiatives.

Beyond her ministerial duties, Dorothy is a talented writer and essayist. Her work has been recognized for its thoughtfulness and insight, and her essays have been published in various outlets.

Bishop Wells is married to Herb Wells, and they have two daughters. Together, they are dedicated to serving their community and spreading the message of hope and love.