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

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