Timeline
The following timeline has been established for electing the next bishop of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese.
- May 2021: Announce call for new bishop
- June 2021: Conduct diocesan survey
- August 1, 2021: Publish diocesan and candidate profiles and solicit names of candidates
- September 1, 2021: Deadline for receiving candidate names for consideration
- September 2021 – January 2022: Conduct interviews
- February – March 2022: Narrow list of candidates to 2-3 finalists
- March 15, 2022: Publish names for election
- April 29 – May 4, 2022: Candidates conduct walkabouts in each deanery
- May 14, 2022: Electing Synod, St. Peter’s Cathedral
- June 2022: College of Bishop’s Meeting and Consent
- August 26, 2022: Celebration of Bishop Lebhar’s Ministry
- August 27, 2022: Consecration of New Bishop