Presider at the Rite of Election In Paul Turner's Blog by Paul TurnerFebruary 5, 2018 Q: Our bishop had a death in his family, and the funeral will be the weekend of the Rite of Election. Does a bishop have to preside? Or can he delegate a priest? == A: He may delegate a priest. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email