The Leadership Commission and the Convention executive planning team are happy to announce that the nomination process for 2026 Diocesan Convention is now open. Please see below for a descriptions of each office as well as the links to submit an application.
The deadline to submit a nomination is June 26th, 2026.
THE STANDING COMMITTEE
Term: Four years, one term
The Standing Committee serves as a trusted advisor to the Bishop and plays an important role in the life and leadership of the Diocese. Committee members work together to support Diocesan governance, encourage healthy ministry, and help guide key decisions with care and wisdom.
· Supporting the discernment and ordination process alongside the Bishop and Commission on Ministry.
· Reviewing parish property requests and major transactions.
· Acting on requests to consent to the election of Bishops across the Episcopal Church.
· Serving as the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when necessary.
· Reporting annually to Convention on its official acts.
Members-Total: Eight (Clergy: Four, Lay: Four)
Electing: Two (One Clergy, One Lay)
Class of 2026
Mr. Stuart Auchincloss
The Rev. Dr. Mary Foulke
Class of 2027
Ms. Nell Gibson
The Rev. Katherine (Kate) Malin
Class of 2028
Ms. Kris Ishibashi
The Rev. Canon Steven Y. Lee
Class of 2029
Ms. Amelia (Mimi) V. Anderson
The Rev. Meredith Kadet Sanders
COMMITTEE TO ELECT A BISHOP
Term: One year (limit of three consecutive terms, then one year off)
This committee helps lead one of the most meaningful moments in diocesan life: the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor, or Suffragan Bishop. Members help create a fair, transparent, and prayerful process that invites broad participation and thoughtful discernment across the Diocese.
Members- Total: Two (Clergy: One, Lay: One)
Electing: Two (One Clergy, One Lay)
Class of 2026
The Rev. Deacon Hyacinth Lee
Ms. Lucy Keummerle
TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Term: Three years; may serve two consecutive full terms, then two years off.
The Trustees help steward the Diocese’s financial and property resources so that our ministries can continue to grow and thrive. Through thoughtful oversight and long-term planning, Trustees support the mission of the Diocese and help care for resources that serve communities across New York.
Members- Total: Fifteen (Appointed: Seven, Elected: Eight)
Electing: Three
ELECTED
Class of 2026
The Rev. Richard R. McKeon, Jr.
The Rev. Alison Quin
Ms. Mary E. Farley
Mr. Gavin F. Leckie
Class of 2027
The Rev. Matthew Hoxsie Mead
The Rev. Richard Witt
Mr. Stephen King
Ms. Carol L. O’Neale
Ms. Diana Wheeler
Class of 2028
The Rev. Dn. Holly Galgano
The Rev. Kristen Miles
The Rev. Ben Nnaji
Mr. William (Bill) Haffner
Ms. Gayle Robinson
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
Term: Three years
Diocesan Council works alongside the Bishop to help shape the mission and future of the Diocese. Members collaborate across a wide range of ministries, bringing energy, ideas, and leadership to areas such as congregational development, formation, finance, leadership, and social concerns.
Members- Total: Twenty Two (Clergy: Eleven, Lay: Eleven)
Electing: Six (Three Clergy and Three Lay)
APPOINTED BY THE BISHOP
The Rev. Margarette Dimanche, 2026
Ms. Natalie May, 2026
Ms. Winnie Kung, 2027
Ms. Yaniris Urbaez, 2027
ELECTED
Class of 2026
The Rev. Christopher Lee
The Rev. Meredith Kadet Sanderson
The Rev. Meredith Ward
Mr. Jorge Carabello
Ms. Christy Miller
M. Tina Pinckney
Class of 2027
The Rev. Nathanael Saint-Pierre
The Rev. AJ Stack
The Rev. Dn. Marcia Callendar
Judith Douglas
Earl Francis
Catherine Barnett
Class of 2028
Mr. Joe Chavez Carey
Mr. William (Bill) Haffner
The Rev. Mary McCarthy
Ms. Emily Nevill
The Rev. Jorge Ortiz
The Rev. Anne Marie Witchger
ALTERNATES TO GENERAL CONVENTION AND DELEGATES TO PROVINCIAL SYNOD
Term: Elected for service at the triennial General Convention.
Alternates represent the Diocese of New York at General Convention, the governing body of the Episcopal Church, in the event that a . This is an exciting opportunity to take part in churchwide conversations, worship, legislative work, and decision-making that help shape the future of the Episcopal Church. Deputies also serve as delegates to Provincial Synod.
Members- Total: Eight (Clergy Four, Lay Four)
Electing: Eight (Four Clergy and Four Lay)
CLERGY ALTERNATES TO THE 82nd GENERAL CONVENTION
Class of 2024
The Rev. Kirstin E. Swanson
The Rev. Rigoberto Avila-Nativi
The Rev. Nicole Hanley
The Rev. Lisa Mason
LAY ALTERNATE TO THE 82nd GENERAL CONVENTION
Class of 2024
Ms. Kyoko Toyama
Mr. Nick Gordon
Ms. Lauren Reid
Mr. James A Forde, Sr.
DISCIPLINARY BOARD
Term: Three years
The Disciplinary Board supports accountability, integrity, and healthy ministry throughout the Diocese. Members serve an important role in responding to matters involving clergy or lay misconduct with wisdom, compassion, fairness, and care for the well-being of the wider Church.
Members- Total: Seven (Clergy: Four, Lay: Three)
Electing: Two (Two Lay)
Class of 2028
The Rev. Bill Baker
The Rev. Dorothy Caulfield
The Rev. Victor Sarrazin
The Rev. Deborah Lee
Ms. Carol Williams
Mr. Earl Francis