Bishop Search Timeline
Dates are estimates and subject to change.Purple text shows where we are in the process as of September 7, 2023
Through mid-February, 2023
P&S draws up standard questions for initial Zoom interviews. (P&S has already identified the applicants to interview.)
February 16, 2023Zoom interviews with initial applicants completed and under review.
February 25
P&S reviews interviews and collects follow-up information.
March 11
P&S selects semi-finalists and invites them to a Discernment Retreat. Background investigations, reference checks, and follow-up research on semi-finalists.
April 17-20
Discernment retreat: Finalists are interviewed in depth, in person by P&S and Chancellor.
May 4Initial candidates identified and announced.Call issued for the Special Electing Convention.
May 8Thirty-day window opens for independent nominations.(nomination forms and instructions are available here)
June 10
Diocesan business Convention (virtual format)
During the summer
Election Book with candidates is issued.Candidates complete physical and psychiatric exams.
August 13-17
Opportunities to meet the Candidates.
September 9
Electing Convention at the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
through January, 2024
Consents sought from House of Bishops and other diocesan Standing Committees.
first quarter 2024
Consecration of the Tenth Bishop of Albany (date depends on the Presiding Bishop’s calendar)
