The Rev. Canon S. Abbott Bailey
Interim Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Virginia
Richmond, VA
The Rev. Canon Patrick A. Collins
Split ministry: Vicar of All Faith Chapel in Tunis Mills, Maryland; Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Easton.
Easton, MD
The Rev. Matthew D. Cowden
Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels
South Bend, Indiana
Click here to read a short biography on each candidate.
Details about the Search Process
For more information, please visit www.wvbishopsearch.org. The site will be updated to include additional information about each candidate and the process forward.
Diocesan Tour, Election and Consecration Dates
Please make plans to meet each candidate in person during the Diocesan Tour, set for August 24-27. Each session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tour Dates and Locations
Tuesday, August 24
St. Matthew’s, Charleston.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 25
St. Matthew’s, Wheeling.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 26
Trinity, Martinsburg.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 25
St. Stephen’s, Beckley.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Election of Coadjutor
September 25, 2021
Annual Convention
Consecration
March 12, 2022
Consecration of Coadjutor