Western N.C. Posts Profile October 27, 2015 News The Diocese of Western North Carolina has posted its profile and is accepting names in the search for its seventh bishop. The diocese will accept names until Dec. 3, conduct walkabouts for nominees in May, and hold its electing convention on June 25. The consecration for the seventh bishop is scheduled for Oct. 1. The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor, sixth bishop of the diocese, has announced his intention to retire at the end of September 2016. TLC on Facebook ¶ TLC on Twitter ¶ TLC’s feed ¶ TLC’s weblog, Covenant ¶ Subscribe Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)