| January 28: |
Online Survey of Diocese is completed |
| February: |
Forum Conversations gather information throughout Diocese |
| March: |
Survey and Forum results are analyzed and published |
| April 7: |
Diocesan Profile and Application package are published online |
| April: |
Applications are received |
| May 1: |
Applications close at 5 p.m. EDST |
| May: |
Applications are reviewed |
| May 18: |
Candidates are updated regarding their status. Further information may be requested |
| May 24 – 31: |
Video Conference/Phone interviews are conducted |
| June 6: |
Visits to candidates for a Sunday service are scheduled |
| June 7 - 21: |
Candidates’ home congregations are visited for a Sunday service Reference checks are completed
Candidates visit Connecticut |
| July 1: |
Search/Nominating Committee announces initial slate of nominees to Diocese |
| July 2 - July 24: |
Petition candidate applications are accepted by Standing Committee |
| July 8 - 17: |
Episcopal General Convention, Anaheim, CA |
| August 20: |
Standing Committee reviews and certifies petition candidates |
| September 1: |
Petition candidate background checks are completed and Standing Committee announces petition nominees
Upon completion of background checks, final slate of candidates is announced to Diocese |
| October 1: |
Nominees are introduced to the diocese |
| October 24: |
Diocesan Convention elects new Bishop |
| Oct 26 - Dec 31: |
Standing Committee obtains consent of other Standing Committees |
| October 24: |
Diocesan Convention elects new Bishop |
