BISHOP SEARCH TIMELINE
January–April 2022: Information Gathering/Gathering Input from Around the Diocese
Feb 14, 2022: Diocesan Survey Opens
March 8, 2022: Diocese Survey Closes
Mar 8–Mar 22, 2022: Report creation and interpretation
Late March 2022: : Diocesan Listening Sessions
April 18, 2022: Applications Open; Diocesan profile is published
May 9, 2022: Application Deadline/Nominations Close
May–October 2022: Discernment Process; Review of applications, interviews, background checks and discernment retreat
Late October 2022 : Slate of candidates is announced; Petition candidates are accepted
Early January 2023 : : Diocesan Meet and Greet; Opportunities to meet the full slate, comprised of Committee Nominees and, if applicable, Petition Nominees.
January 28, 2023: Special Electing Convention
June 24, 2023: Ordination of the 13th Bishop of New Jersey