Timeline for the Search Process
Timeline
A timeline for the Bishop's Search in the Diocese of MS.
Search Timeline and Milestone Dates
• April-May 2023: Diocesan Surveys and Listening Sessions
• June 2023: Finalize Diocesan Profile
• Late June 2023: Publish Profile, Call for Nominations/Applications (3-week window)
• July-September 2023: Discernment between Search Committee and Applicants
• October : Discernment Retreat with Search Committee and Semifinalists
• Early November 2023: Announcement of Slate (3-5 finalists)
• Early November 2023: Petition Process (5 business day window)
• January 15th-20th: Walkabouts with Finalists (3-4 locations around the diocese)
• February 3, 2024: Electing Convention at the 197th Annual Council of the Diocese of Mississippi
• July 20, 2024: Tentative date for the Consecration of the our new Bishop