Delegates to a special May 14 convention in Fresno, where the diocese is headquartered, chose Rev. Eric Menees, rector of the Anglican Church of the Resurrection in San Marcos, as the new diocesan bishop following two ballots.<\/p>\n
Bishop-elect Menees will replace current Bishop John-David Schofield, who will retire in October.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are extremely grateful for the dedication of Bishop Schofield and are thankful for the Spirit-led deliberations among the people of the San Joaquin Diocese to elect a Godly leader to continue to grow the flock,\u201d\u009d said the Most Rev. Robert Duncan, Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, in a prepared statement released on May 20. \u201cBishop-elect Menees has shown that he has a true passion for the Gospel and a servant\u2019s heart. I am confident the Diocese of San Joaquin will be greatly blessed while in his care. Our prayers are with Bishop-elect Menees and the whole diocese.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n