In the next four months – January 1, 2014 to April 30 – the Episcopal Church will witness the consecration of one bishop, the election of one bishop, and the canonical consent process underway for two bishops-elect.
Consecrations
One consecration of a bishop is slated for January to April. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will officiate at the ordination service.
April 26: Diocese of Fond du Lac consecration: the Rev. Matthew Alan Gunter elected October 19 (pending completion of successful canonical consent process).
Elections
During January to April, one bishop election is scheduled:
April 5: Diocese of Massachusetts
Canonical Consent Process
The canonical consent process is currently underway for one bishop-elect. Another will be underway soon. The deadline is:
April 1: the Rev. Matthew Alan Gunter, elected bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac on October 19.
Date to be determined: The Rev. Allen Shin, elected bishop suffragan of the Diocese of New York on December 7
Links
The Episcopal Church: www.episcopalchurch.org
Diocese of Fond du Lac: http://www.episcopalfonddulac.org/
Diocese of Massachusetts: http://www.diomass.org/
Diocese of New York: www.dioceseny.org