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Central Pa. Chooses Three

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The Diocese of Central Pennsylvania’s standing committee has announced a slate of three nominees as the diocese seeks its 11th bishop. The new bishop will succeed the Rt. Rev. Nathan Baxter, who retired in May. The Rt. Rev. Robert Gepert is serving an 18-month term as Central Pennsylvania’s provisional bishop.

The nominees are:

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