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THE ORDINATION AND CONSECRATION OF 

THE REV. DR. GREGORY W. KIMURA

Information & Registration

 

Information

 

The Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Gregory W. Kimura as the sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin will be held at 10 a.m. on April 18, 2026 at St James Cathedral, 4147 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93726.

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The event will also be live-streamed.  The service is expected to last approximately two hours  with a reception following.

Overflow seating will be in the Chapel with a live-stream of the service. Congregations are encouraged to bring their banners with stand for display.

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Registration

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​TO ATTEND AS A GUEST:  Seating in the Cathedral is limited. There will also be overflow seating in the Chapel with a live-stream of the service. Registration opens on March 11 and runs until April 6. If all available seats are taken, registration may close before April 6. If you have been asked to participate in the Ordination and Consecration, your seat will be reserved and labelled.  If you have any questions, please email bishop-search@diosanjoaquin.org .

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TO WATCH ON-LINE: Join the livestream on the Diocesan YouTube channel available HERE.  Congregations are encouraged to host "Watch Parties" for those not attending in-person - celebrate this special day in community!

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​​Gifts of Ordination

 

As we in the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin prepare to welcome The Rev. Dr. Gregory W. Kimura, Bishop-Elect, the Transition Committee invites all from across the diocese to offer gifts in support of his ministry. We are also aware that Bishop-Elect Greg’s ministry has touched many over the years and some have expressed interest in making a gift in relation to his upcoming ordination and consecration as the sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin.

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It is the Episcopal Church’s tradition to contribute towards a bishop-elect’s vestments and other symbols of the Office of Bishop, such as stoles, copes, miters, crosier, ring, pectoral cross, and other liturgical items. So that our new bishop may prioritize his most needed items, monetary gifts would be most appreciated. Any amounts received beyond what is needed will go to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund.

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You may contribute by credit card (click button below) or check. For gifts by check: please make checks payable to the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin with a note on the memo line ‘Bishop-Elect gift’ and send to the diocesan office at the following address:

   Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin
   Attn: Bishop-Elect Gifts of Ordination

   4147 East Dakota Ave.

   Fresno, CA 93726

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If a parish or group would like to sponsor a specific item, please contact the Bishop Transition Committee at bishop-search@diosanjoaquin.org . Thank you so much for helping us welcome our new bishop with this gesture of generosity. Questions may be emailed to the Transition Committee at bishop-search@diosanjoaquin.org​ .

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Additional FAQs

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​Where do I park? Are there fees?

​Parking  is available on the Cathedral grounds at no charge.

 

​What hotels are in the area for those who need to travel in order to attend the Ordination and Consecration?

A list of Fresno hotels within a 10-minute drive of the Cathedral may be found at this link. Participants and attendees will be responsible for covering their own hotel expenses.

 

What should I wear?

Wear what you’d normally wear to a service at your church. Clergy who intend to vest and process should wear a white stole. Attending bishops should wear rochet, chimere, and tippet. Co-consecrating bishops should wear a white cope and mitre.

 

When will the 6th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin be seated at Saint James Cathedral?

After ordination and consecration, it is customary for a bishop to be formally seated in the cathedral of the diocese. This special service of installation will take place on Sunday, April 19 at Saint James Cathedral.

 

Are there opportunities to contribute to the Gifts of Ordination for the Bishop-Elect, following Episcopal tradition?

There are a number of Gifts of Ordination that still would benefit by generous sponsorship by members of the diocese, family, friends and others across the country. The Transition Committee has created a giving portal for this purpose at this link. 

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Schedule of Events for the Ordination and Consecration

                        *Events marked with an asterisk are open by invitation only.

 

Friday, April 17

  • 10:15 am: Meeting with members of the press*

  • 11:00 am: Clergy conversation at the Cathedral, Fireside Room*

  • 12:00 pm: Clergy lunch at the Cathedral, Fireside Room*

  • Time TBA: Music rehearsal at the Cathedral*

  • 4:30-5:30 pm: Ordination rehearsal for those participating in the service at the Cathedral*

  • 5:30-6:30 pm: Social hour at the Chapel for service participants, diocesan leaders, and visiting bishops and spouses*

 

Saturday, April 18

  • 8:15 am: Bishop and spouses breakfast with Signing and Sealing at the Bishop's Conference Room, Admin Building*

  • Time TBA: Choir rehearsal at the Cathedral*

  • 9:00 am: Doors open to the Cathedral

  • 9:15–9:45 am: Bishops' Vesting at the Bishop's Conference Room, Admin Building*

  • 10:00 am: Ordination and Consecration service at the Cathedral

  • 12:00–3:00 pm (approx.): Ordination and Consecration Reception, Cathedral Courtyard Tent

 

Sunday, April 19

  • 10:00 am: Seating of the Bishop at Saint James Cathedral

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Questions? Email bishop-search@diosanjoaquin.org for more information.

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