Bishop Transition Committee Announced

After an ECCT-wide election process, the 24 members of the Bishop Transition Committee (BTC) are announced.

Bishop Transition Committee Organizing Meeting

The BTC holds its first meeting to begin the process of organizing themselves according to ECCT’s Canons.

Information Gathering

The BTC works to gather information from listening sessions and conversations across ECCT. This information will be used to create the Profile

Applications Open

The Profile created by the BTC goes live. Applications are open.

Applications Close

First Round of Interviews

The BTC reviews the applications and completes a first round of interviews with applicants remotely.

Discernment Retreat with Candidates

The BTC hosts a retreat for the chosen Candidates.

Committee Nominees Announced

The slate of Committee Nominees is announced, opening up a 10-day period (ends April 14) for Petition Candidates.

Meet and Greet Week

Meet and Greet opportunities across ECCT with the slate, comprised of Committee Nominees and (if applicable) Petition Nominees.

ECCT Special Election Convention

A special election convention is held in order to elect the next bishop diocesan of ECCT.

Consent Period

Consents are secured from The Episcopal Church’s bishops and dioceses.

Consecration of the XVI Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut

A celebration as the 16th Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut is consecrated.