Bishop Search

UPDATE 4/30/2022:

We are pleased to announce that The Rev. Alex Cameron has been duly elected the next Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Watch the Special Convention Livestream. Download the Press Release.

Timeline and Important Dates

This timeline is subject to change.

May 2021 Launch Bishop Search Committee Complete
May - July 2021 Develop and publish Diocesan Profile and position description of Bishop Complete
August - October 2021 Identify potential candidates (Nominations and Discernment) Complete
November 2021 In-depth provincial screening process for potential candidates (Discernment) Complete
January 28, 2022 Candidates announced Complete
March 1, 2022 Deadline to submit questions for candidates Complete
March 21, 2022 Candidate introductions (Church of the Ascension, Oakland) Complete
March 22, 2022 Candidate introductions (Trinity, Washington Complete
March 23, 2022 Candidate introductions (Christ Church, Fox Chapel) Complete
March 24, 2022 Clergy gathering with Bishop Candidates (St. Albans, Murrysville) Complete
April 30, 2022 Election of new Bishop by Special Convention Complete
June 13, 2022 Presentation of the Bishop-Elect to College of Bishops  
August 6, 2022 Consecration of new Bishop  

Prayer Concerns

We seek the Holy Spirit’s direction and guidance through prayer.

Prayer for the Leadership of the Diocese:

O God, by your grace you have called us in this Diocese to be a good and godly fellowship of faith. Bless those who have been called to exercise leadership during this season, especially the members of the Bishop Search Committee, as they begin the search process for our next Bishop. Grant to them, and to each member of the diocese, a fresh outpouring of your Spirit, a renewed determination to seek your will, and the assurance of your presence; safeguard our unity and ignite in us a great passion for the mission of your Kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for the Selection of a Bishop (from BCP 2019):

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh that we may receive a faithful pastor who will preach the Gospel, care for your people, equip us for ministry, and lead us forth in fulfillment of the Great Commission; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Bishop Search Committee

The Standing Committee and Diocesan Council Executive Committee have diligently and prayerfully worked together to form the Bishop Search Committee*. We thank all the members for committing to be a part of this important process! We are planning a service to commission the Bishop Search Committee in the Easter season.

  • Eric Rodes

    The Rev. Eric Rodes, Chair

    Rector, Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, Canonsburg, PA; Member, Diocesan Council
  • Herb Bailey

    The Rev. Captain Deacon Herb Bailey

    Church Army USA; Member, Standing Committee
  • Marilyn Chislaghi

    Mrs. Marilyn Chislaghi

    Director of Ministry, Church of the Ascension, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Avin Fernando

    Mr. Avin Fernando

    Vestry Member, Seeds of Hope, Pittsburgh, PA
  • David Grissom

    The Rev. Dr. David Grissom

    Rector, St. Alban's Anglican, Murrysville, PA; President, Standing Committee
  • Colin Messer

    Dr. Collin Messer

    Member, Grace Anglican, Grove City, PA
  • Tom Sands

    Mr. Tom Sands

    Member, St. Stephen's Church, Sewickley, PA
  • Lauren Scharf

    The Rev. Lauren Scharf

    Commission on Ministry
  • Laura Wicker

    The Rev. Laura Wicker

    Deacon, Church of the Savior, Ambridge, PA

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Rules Governing the Search Process

Our Constitution and Canons provide governance on this process. The following Articles and Canons are most relevant to this process.

  • Article XIV - The election of a Bishop for this Diocese shall be made in Convention, in the following manner: After nomination in open Convention, the Clergy and Laity shall ballot separately and a concurrent majority in both Orders shall be necessary to a choice. If two-thirds of either Order be represented at Convention, a majority vote shall determine the choice of such Order; otherwise, a vote of two-thirds shall be necessary for that purpose. PROVIDED, that in all cases of the election of a Bishop, no member of the Clergy shall be entitled to vote unless he or she shall have been, for at least six months immediately preceding the election, canonically resident in this Diocese.

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Emails & Updates on the Search Process

Mass email and the diocesan website are the two primary means of communication about this process. Emails will be cross-posted on our blog and listed below. The first people to receive information will be those who are signed up for emails. We encourage everyone to sign up today.

Sign Up for Emails

You are also welcome to communicate with the Bishop Search Committee directly via email at bishopsearch@pitanglican.org.

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*Please note this committee should not be construed with the Nominating Committee, which is tasked with annual nominations to our governing bodies.