From Fond du Lac -The Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac is beginning the process of selecting a new bishop.
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Fond du Lac will accept nominations to succeed retiring Bishop Russell Jacobus until May 15.
Any bishop, priest or deacon of the church is eligible for nomination.
Election of the bishop will be held on Oct. 19 within the context of the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at Fond du Lac’s Cathedral of St. Paul during the annual Convention of the Diocese. Ordination and consecration is scheduled April 26, 2014.
Jacobus has served as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese, which covers northeast Wisconsin, since 1994. He will retire on Oct. 31 as bishop and from active ordained ministry at that time.
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http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20130425/FON0101/304250095/Espiscopal-Diocese-searching-eighth-bishop
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