Bishop Election Process

This page serves as a central location for all resources supporting the Diocese of Florida’s process to elect a Bishop Diocesan. It will be continually updated with new information as the process progresses over this year and next. Please revisit frequently for the latest updates.

Key Dates & Milestones

Below are a few key dates or milestones to keep in mind. For a full timeline of the process, click here.

• March 31, 2025: Standing Committee Calls for Election
• June 14, 2025: Special Meeting to Adopt Special Rules; Search & Transition Committee Nominations Open
• June 29, 2025: Search & Transition Committee Nominations Close
• Summer 2025: Members of Search & Transition Committees Announced
• August 22-23, 2025: Leadership Retreat at Camp Weed with Standing, Search & Transition Committees
• Summer 2025-Winter 2026: Search Process
• Spring 2026: Candidate Slate Announced
• Late Summer 2026: Meet and Greets
• September 11, 2026: Electing Convention
• Early 2027: Consecration Projected to Take Place

Approved Special Rules

Please click here.

Full Recording of Special Meeting

To view, please click here.

Search & Transition Committees

Nominations for the Search Committee are closed. The slate has been selected by the Standing Committee.

• Search Committee Information
• Transition Committee Information

Additional Resources

• Special Meeting Webpage & Information

News & Announcements

• August 13: Update on the Transition Committee Search
• July 14: Standing Committee Updates on the Search & Transition Committees
• June 14: June 14 Special Meeting Recap & Next Steps
• June 12: June 14 Special Meeting Adjustments to Final Special Rules
• June 10: June 14 Special Meeting Final Special Rules Update
• June 7: June 14 Special Meeting Final Special Rules
• June 5: Bishop Search & Transition Committees—Desired Gifts & Skills
• May 15: June 14 Special Meeting—Draft Special Bishop Election Rules
• April 25: Registration Now Open for the June 14 Special Meeting
• April 16: June 14 Special Meeting Registration Opening Soon
• March 31: Standing Committee Calls for Election of Bishop Diocesan