MEET OUR BISHOP NOMINEES
We have a multi-talented pool of nominees who are very distinct in their gifts and bring a range of backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to the search, and who exemplify varied and effective forms of leadership in their vocations.
We invite you to explore their experience and preparation, to read and listen to their words, and then prayerfully discern who the faithful of San Joaquin should call as our VI Bishop Diocesan. Shown below in alphabetic order.
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For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm,
to give you a future with hope. - Jeremiah 29:11
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The Special Convention for the election of the VI Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin will take place on Saturday , October 18 at the St. James Cathedral in Fresno. Prior to the election, the nominees and their partners will tour the diocese for "Meet & Greet"s with the faithful of San Joaquin from September 11-14, 2025 (watch for future details on the planned stops and discussions to be scheduled throughout the diocese). After the election, and the successful completion of the consent process by the wider church, our bishop-elect will be consecrated and seated by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe at the cathedral on April 18, 2026.
The Petition Process
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As the Bishop Search & Transition process, the nomination by petition period has now closed and the final slate of nominees is shown above. During the five-day petition period, anyone who could meet the canonical requirements may petition to be added to the slate for the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin, in accordance with the rules and materials posted on this website and explained within the Nomination by Petition Instructions. The petition period concludes on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
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