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What do we look for in a Bishop?
The Calling of a Bishop SuffraganIn The Diocese of Virginia
Timeline to Electing a Bishop Suffragan
•January 2011: Bishop David Jones announced retirement and Bishop Shannon called for the election of a Bishop Suffragan
•February 2011: Nominating Committee and Transition Committee appointed
•July 2011: Diocese profile released and nominations received
•February 3, 2012: The Nominating Committee will present a slate of not fewer than four nor more than six nominees.
•Walkabouts for the nominees will take place March 19-24, 2012.
•The election for the Bishop Suffragan will take place Saturday, April 21, 2012.
What is a Bishop?
Teacher
Guard and Embody the Unity of the
Church
OVERSEER OF THE EUCHARISTIC FELLOWSHIP
Defend the Integrity
of the Faith
Confirmation and Reception
Ordination
Apostolic Proclamation
Administer Diocese
Pastor
What is a Bishop Suffragan?
Bishop aspect
Sacramental responsibilities
celebrating Holy Communion and baptizing
Confirmation
Ordination
Full member of House of Bishops with full vote
Full participant in the Lambeth Conference
A focus of unity: a living embodied representation of the church catholic
Suffragan aspect
Authority given to the Suffragan is delegated from the Diocesan Bishop
Key words for Suffragan
Helper
Deputy
Collegiality with Diocesan
The Suffragan often carries a certain freedom in their ministry because they lack the responsibilities that go with running a jurisdiction
A Prayer for the Church
Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church. Fill itwith all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt,purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it isamiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in
want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sakeof Jesus Christ thy Son our Savior. Amen.
Prepared by the Education Subcommittee of the Bishop Suffragan Nominating Committee
The Rev. Ross Kane, ChairSam Bridges
The Rev. Alexander MacPhailKendall Metz
Alex Slaughter
Allyson Getlein, Chair, Nominating Committee