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A Prayer for the Election of a Bishop Suffragan

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present as we discern who you would call to serve as Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is your will, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Oración para la elección de un Obispo Sufragáneo

Dios todopoderoso y eterno, fuente de toda sabiduría y entendimiento, esté presente mientras discernimos a quién llamaras a servir como Obispo Sufragáneo de la Diócesis de West Texas. Enséñanos en todas las cosas a buscar primero tu honor y gloria. Guíanos para que percibamos cuál es tu voluntad, y concédenos tanto el coraje para seguirla como la gracia para llevarla a cabo; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

Important Dates

DISCERNING TOGETHER: THE PROCESS FOR ELECTING OUR NEXT BISHOP SUFFAGAN:

2024
  • February 21-23: The Right Rev. David G. Read calls for the election of the Bishop Suffragan. The Standing Committee submits the proposed resolution with a timetable to the delegates.
  • February 24: Resolution 2024-2, Call for the Election of a Bishop Suffragan, is passed at the 120th Council of the Diocese of West Texas.
  • March – May: Consents to hold an election are sought from the Standing Committees and Bishops with jurisdiction in The Episcopal Church.
  • May 28: Nominations Open
  • June 12: Nominations Close
  • September 13: Slate of Nominees Announced
  • October 4 – 6: Discernment Forums- Rio Grande Valley, Coastal Bend, San Antonio regions
  • October 19: Election of a Bishop Suffragan - Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi
2025
  • March 29: Consecration of a Bishop Suffragan - St. John's, McAllen

Diocesan Profile

An updated Diocesan Profile will be released soon.

Contact

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-suffragan and dwtx.org/blog. Use the links below to sign up for email updates or follow the diocese on Facebook and Instagram.

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Bishop Nominating Committee
Standing Committee

The Rev. James Derkits, Trinity by the Sea, Port Aransas - President
Dr. Liz Manning, Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs
Susan Alwais, St. George, San Antonio
Libby Templeton, St. Michael and All Angels, Blanco
The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, All Saint’s, Corpus Christi
The Rev. Karen Morris, Emmanual, Lockhart


Assisting Members

Lorena Rojas
, St. John’s, McAllen
The Rev. Mike Woods, St. Elizabeth's, Buda
Lory Zimmerman, St. Philip’s, Uvalde
The Rev. Betsy Stephenson, Grace, Llano
Dorcas Sampson, Church of the Resurrection, Windcrest
The Rev. Michael Koehler, Trinity, Victoria

Diocesan Office

Leigh Saunders, Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Communications Office, Meg Grant, Director or Andrea Thompson

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Bishop Suffragan Elections Communications

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April 23, 2024

Bishop Suffragan Election: Update from the Nominating Committee

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April 10, 2024

Bishop Suffragan Election: Update from the Standing Committee

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