Regina Hassanally
Regina Hassanally | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA | |
Regina Hassanally with other clergy in 2026 | |
| Elected | 2019, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Steven Delzer |
| Other post | Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church |
| Personal details | |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Spouse | Terrence Hassanally |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Bishop |
| Alma mater | |
Regina Hassanally is a bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). She is bishop for the Southeastern Minnesota Synod. She was elected as bishop in 2019.[1]
Education
Hassanally attended Northwestern College from 2001 until 2005, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Biology Health Professions. She then attended Palmer Theological Seminary from 2005 until 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity Degree.[2]
Ministry
Hassanally served as director of shared ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield, Minnesota from 2008-2012. She was later pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Goodhue, Minnesota from 2012-2019.
In 2019, she was elected as bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod for a six-year term. She was re-elected in 2025.[3] In 2019, she was elected on the fifth ballot,[4] and she was re-elected in 2025 on the first ballot with 91% of the vote. She is the first woman to hold the position.[5] As bishop, she has been an advocate against gun violence.[6]
Hassanally gave a speech at a vigil following the killing of Renée Good.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA".
- ^ "Regina Hassanally Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Southeastern Minnesota Synod".
- ^ "Hassanally reelected bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod". 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Goodhue pastor elected bishop of ELCA synod". June 2019.
- ^ "First female bishop takes over ELCA synod". 20 September 2019.
- ^ "A Letter After Gun Violence".
- ^ Whiting, Sarah (January 8, 2026). "Faith Leaders Speak Out About Minnesota's Calling to Show the Meaning of Love and Connection". Minnesota Women's Press.
- ^ Pidcock, Rick (January 8, 2026). "Minneapolis clergy rally for justice after ICE shooting". Baptist News Global.