Diocesan Listening Sessions Announced

The Search and Transition Committee invites all members of the Diocese of California to share in a conversation about our hopes for the next bishop. The data gathered at these meetings will form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of California.

We want to hear what you believe the skills, qualities, and gifts our next bishop will have that will lead us forward in the next ten to fifteen years. All the data will be compiled and compared to discern more clearly where the Holy Spirit is leading us in this critical work.

What are the most critical issues facing the Diocese of California? What gifts or skills will our next bishop need to lead the diocese? What is our shared vision of the Beloved Community that we want to offer those who will discern if they wish to apply to the bishop search?

We will hold listening sessions in each deanery, and a listening session in Spanish, although you may attend any that you would like to. We will also provide a Zoom link to these sessions for those who cannot come in person. Locations and dates for these listening sessions are listed below.

We look forward to seeing you at a listening session in the coming weeks!