Diocesan

Update: Consecration of our new Bishop

The consecration of the fourth Bishop of The Diocese of San Diego, James R. Mathes was held on Saturday, March 5th, 2005 at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center. This was a spectacular event - both in the splendor of the liturgy and the significance for the future of the Diocese of San Diego.

"Episcopal" means "Bishop" in Greek, and The Episcopal Church is governed in part by its Bishops. The hierarchy is a mission (Priest), which becomes a church over time (Rector), then several churches form a diocese (Bishop), and the diocese becomes part of the National Episcopal Church (Presiding Bishop). We are part of the larger Worldwide Anglican Community.

Each year St. James nominates parishioners to represent our church at the annual meeting of our Diocese. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact us at 858-459-3421.

Bylaws Article VII. Diocesan Convention Delegates: Delegates and Alternates shall be elected at the annual meeting. All foregoing provisions regarding the eligibility, election, and vacancies of Vestry members shall apply to Delegates and Alternates with the following two (2) exceptions; they may be at least sixteen (16) years of age vice eighteen (18) and Diocesan Canon Title I, Canon 4.11 details the procedure for replacing Delegates and Alternates who are absent at convention.

St. James by-the-Sea is a member of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.