The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, in an April 27 letter to the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, announced his intention to retire and step down from his role as the Bishop of West Texas during the latter part of 2023. At a called meeting of the diocesan Standing Committee on May 16, 2022, a Resolution for the Election of a Bishop Coadjutor was passed establishing that the election will take place on February 18, 2023.
A bishop coadjutor has the automatic succession upon the resignation of the diocesan bishop. West Texas has a long tradition (dating back to 1914) of electing a bishop coadjutor who then works closely with the diocesan bishop for a smooth and orderly transition. The Standing Committee of the diocese has the responsibility of oversight of the election process.
In December 2022, information about each nominee will be published here. Biography tabs will be added or removed as needed.
In December 2022, information about each nominee will be published here. Biography tabs will be added or removed as needed.
In December 2022, information about each nominee will be published here. Biography tabs will be added or removed as needed.
In December 2022, information about each nominee will be published here. Biography tabs will be added or removed as needed.
In December 2022, information about each nominee will be published here. Biography tabs will be added or removed as needed.
In December 2022, information about each nominee will be published here. Biography tabs will be added or removed as needed.
The Standing Committee has published the 2022 Diocesan Profile electronically, to help articulate what the people of the Diocese of West Texas hope for in the next bishop, describe the Diocese currently, and cast an aspirational vision for future growth. The Profile was completed in collaboration with the Executive Board and informed by the overwhelming, enthusiastic response to the diocesan survey conducted earlier this year. Printed copies are being mailed to all congregations, and a digital version is available online.
Information and updates regarding the process of discerning the next Bishop of West Texas will be shared by email, through the diocesan social media feeds, and online, at dwtx.org/bishop-election and dwtx.org/blog. Use the links below to sign up for email updates or follow the diocese on Facebook and Instagram.
The Rev. Dr. Ben Nelson, President - TMI Episcopal, San Antonio
Mrs. Nancy Beauchamp - Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi
The Rev. Scott Brown - TMI Episcopal, San Antonio
Dr. Elizabeth Manning - Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs
Mr. Richard Mosty - St. Peter's, Kerrville
The Rev. Matt Wise - St. Mark's, San Antonio
Mrs. Thurma Hilton, St. Richard’s, Round Rock
The Rev. Alex Holloway, St. Margaret’s, San Antonio
The Rev. John Inserra, St. Alban’s, Harlingen
Ms. Andrea Knight, Resurrection, Windcrest
The Rev. Karen Morris, Emmanuel, Lockhart
The Rev. Arnoldo Romero, St. James', Del Rio
Leigh Saunders, Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Communications Office, Laura K. McGrew, Director, and Andrea Thompson
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