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. Meet the Nominees Thanks be to God! Our comprehensive national search led us to three nominees for election as the ninth Bishop of Florida. Learn more about the nominees, their backgrounds, and what excites them about the Diocese of Florida at the links below. The Reverend J. Randolph (Randy) Alexander, Jr. Rector Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill Alexandria, Virginia Read More The Reverend M. Dorian Del Priore Rector Holy Cross Church Simpsonville, South Carolina Read More The Very Reverend Thomas Clayton (Tom) Purdy Rector Christ Church St. Simons Island, Georgia Read More Petition Process The petition process is an opportunity for nominees to be considered after the preliminary slate is announced, providing enough time to have each petition nominee go through all aspects of the vetting process, including interviews, reference checks and background checks required by the diocese and The Episcopal Church. The practice of nominations from the floor of the electing convention is not allowed. A petitioner has seven days after the preliminary slate of nominees is announced to submit all required documentation described below. The complete nomination petition must be scanned and submitted electronically to standingcommittee@diocesefl.org by 11:59 a.m. of July 15, 2026. Click here to view the Petition Process Instructions Diocesan Profile Our Diocesan Profile is here to help candidates for the ninth Bishop of Florida to get to know our diocese and prayerfully discern God’s call to lead and serve among us. Leaf through the flipbook version below or click here to download a PDF version of it: Seeking the IXth Bishop of Florida. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><br /> 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 Fall 2025: Vision Sessions and Diocesan-wide Survey Were Conducted January 2026: Diocesan Profile Completed March 2026: Nominations and Applications Accepted April–June 2026: Ongoing Applicant Review and Interviews June 2026: Discernment Retreat with Potential Candidates July 2026: Candidate Slate Announced Late Summer 2026: Meet and Greets September 11, 2026: Electing Convention Early 2027: Consecration Projected to Take Place Educational Series News & Announcements July 8, 2026: Announcement of Nominees for the Ninth Bishop of Florida May 8, 2026: Bishop Election Process Update from the Standing Committee March 13, 2026: An Update from the Bishop Search Committee February 24, 2026: Bishop Search Committee Releases Profile, Opens Application Process Diocesan-Wide Survey in English and Español November 10, 2025: A Reflection from the Bishop Search Committee Ahead of Martinmas August 13, 2025: Update on the Transition Committee Search July 14, 2025: Standing Committee Updates on the Search & Transition Committees June 14, 2025: June 14 Special Meeting Recap & Next Steps June 12, 2025: June 14 Special Meeting Adjustments to Final Special Rules June 10, 2025: June 14 Special Meeting Final Special Rules Update June 7, 2025: June 14 Special Meeting Final Special Rules June 5, 2025: Bishop Search & Transition Committees—Desired Gifts & Skills May 15, 2025: June 14 Special Meeting—Draft Special Bishop Election Rules April 25, 2025: Registration Now Open for the June 14 Special Meeting April 16, 2025: June 14 Special Meeting Registration Opening Soon March 31, 2025: Standing Committee Calls for Election of Bishop Diocesan Search & Transition Committees Search Committee Members Transition Committee Members Approved Special Rules Full Recording of the Special Meeting Special Meeting Webpage & Information Resources The Episcopal Church Constitution And Canons Together With The Rules Of Order Of The General Convention Episcopal Dictionary Of The Church The Book Of Common Prayer The Canons Of The Episcopal Church In The Diocese Of Florida Seeking The Ix Bishop Of Florida, Profile Of The Diocese Of Florida Special Rules For The Election Of The Ix Bishop Of Florida Rules Of Order Of The Diocese Of Florida The Amended And Restated Articles Of Incorporation Of The Diocese Of Florida, Inc. 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