The Search for our
6th Bishop Diocesan
Welcome to the Bishop Search information portal for the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin (EDSJ). This site will continue to be expanded throughout the search and transition process. Explore all the portal pages to see access to the Diocesan Survey, Updates & News, Timeline, Prayer Resources and more to come in the future.
Our Current Focus: The Nomination/Application window has closed and applicant interviews and vetting has begun:
Our application deadline has now passed. We have been blessed with a wonderful pool of applicants for the VI Bishop Diocesan of San Joaquin. The Nominating Committee for the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin has begun the evaluation process for candidates.
The Nominating Committee will review the nominations, check references, and conduct multiple interviews, initially via Zoom, and ultimately with the semi-finalist candidates at an in-person retreat at ECCO in mid-June. The Nominating Committee’s final action is to present a slate of nominees to the Standing Committee.
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. - BCP pg. 818
We pray that those who have presented themselves for consideration are “Called to be…” a shepherd, a leader, a Bishop to our Diocese who will listen, who will dream and who will continue to build a vision of hope and love, in vibrant and faithful congregations and communities, with hope to explore new paths of engagement with our neighbors.
On the Horizon: The final slate of Nominees will be announced in early July.
The Nominating Committee’s last action is to present a slate of nominees to the Standing Committee. This will occur in early July. At that point, the Transition Committee begins to oversee the next steps, which include "meet & greets" throughout the Diocese and the Election on October 18, 2025.