The Reverend T. Grant Ambrose, president of the Diocese of Virginia’s Standing Committee, announces a decision to cancel the search for a bishop provisional: After numerous conversations with leaders in our Diocese and the Presiding Bishop’s Office, and with prayerful consideration of what is in the best interests of our Diocese at this time, the Standing Committee unanimously … [Read more...] about Bp. Goff Affirmed for Longer Term
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Plans for Provisional Bishop Hit Snag
Helen K. Spence, president of the Diocese of Virginia’s standing committee, informs members of the diocese that no provisional bishop candidate has yet been found: The requirements for a previously consecrated, experienced bishop who would not reach age 72 before the end of the proposed term, and who would be willing to move to Virginia quickly for a term-limited position, … [Read more...] about Plans for Provisional Bishop Hit Snag
Virginia Opts for Provisional Bishop
Helen K. Spence, president of the Diocese of Virginia’s standing committee, announces plans for a provisional bishop to serve for three years or more: The process the Standing Committee will follow will be similar to what happens in a parish when a rector leaves, and an interim rector is appointed by the Vestry. In this case, the Standing Committee is working with the … [Read more...] about Virginia Opts for Provisional Bishop
PB Praises Bishop Johnston
Addressing members of the Diocese of Virginia, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has written a rare letter that offers reassuring words about a bishop’s early resignation from office: Over the course of the past few months, I have walked with Bishop Shannon [Johnston] and his spouse, Ellen, as they have been in a time of real spiritual discernment about their future and that of … [Read more...] about PB Praises Bishop Johnston
Bp. Shannon Johnston to Resign Nov. 3
The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnson writes to members of the Diocese of Virginia with details about his retirement plans: After many months of intense prayer and reflection, and in close consultation with the Presiding Bishop and our Standing Committee, I am formally announcing that I have decided to resign my office and ministry as Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia effective … [Read more...] about Bp. Shannon Johnston to Resign Nov. 3
Va. Bishop: 2019 Retirement Likely
The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston has elaborated on a letter he sent to the Diocese of Virginia on May 24. His subsequent letter, sent June 14, clarifies the nature of concerns at the diocesan office, and provides more detail about his thoughts of retiring alongside his wife, Ellen: What I can say is this: We are not in the midst of any kind of impropriety or malfeasance, whether … [Read more...] about Va. Bishop: 2019 Retirement Likely
Va. Bishop Cancels Search for Suffragan
The Rev. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston writes to members of the Diocese of Virginia in a letter dated May 24: I am writing to let you know that the Executive Board and I, with the knowledge and consent of the Standing Committee, have made the decision to end the ongoing search toward the election of a second bishop suffragan. This action is effective immediately. We have taken this … [Read more...] about Va. Bishop Cancels Search for Suffragan
Virginia Seeks Second Suffragan
The Diocese of Virginia is accepting applications in its search for a new suffragan bishop. The suffragan bishop will fulfill duties that had been handled by the Rt. Rev. Edward Gulick, who served as assistant bishop from 2011 to 2017. The Rt. Rev. Robert Ihloff, retired Bishop of Maryland, began serving as an interim bishop associate in March. The diocese describes … [Read more...] about Virginia Seeks Second Suffragan