Diocesan Convention 2022
The 151st Diocesan Convention will be held virtually Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Please read the Rules of Order (PDF)
Registration for the 2022 Diocesan Convention is Open
All Canoncially resident clergy and parish delegates can now register for convention. Click here to register.
Alternates and guests will be able to follow along on Facebook on the day of convention.
There will be two (2) pre-convention meetings, Tuesday September 13 at 6:30pm and Thursday September 15 at 6:30pm.
- To register for Tuesday September 13, 2022 at 6:30pm – click here.
- To register for Thursday September 15, 2022 at 6:30pm – click here.
Resolutions Submitted to the 151st Diocesan Convention include:
2023 Clergy Salary Schedule (PDF)
- 2023 Parish Index (PDF)
2023 Budget of the Diocese of Bethlehem (PDF)
Amendments to the Canons of the Diocese of Bethlehem (PDF)
Amendment to the Consitituion of the Diocese of Bethlehem (first reading) (PDF)
Nominees for Elected Positions
Nominations for the 151st Diocese of Bethlehem Convention are in. Elections will occur for the positions below. Click here to view the list of nominees. (PDF)
The Standing Committee – for a four-year term
Two (2) positions: One (1) Clergy person and One (1) Lay person
The Diocesan Council – for a three-year term
Four (4) positions: Two (2) Clergy person and Two (2) Lay person
The Commission on Ministry – for a three-year term
Two (2) positions: One (1) Clergy person and One (1) Lay person
General Convention Deputies – for a three-year term
Deputation – Eight (8) positions: Four (4) Clergy person and Four (4) Lay person
Alternates – Eight (8) positions: Four (4) Clergy person and Four (4) Lay person
Lay Delegates to Diocesan Convention
Based on Title I Canon 1 Section 2 of the Canons of the Diocese of Bethlehem. Each Parish and each Mission shall elect one or more Lay Delegates based on the number of lay members as reported on the annual Parochial Report for the year ending December 31 preceding to represent said Parish and Mission in the Convention; and may also elect Alternates, equal in number to the Delegates to which the Parish or Mission is entitled, to the take the place of the regular Delegates in case of absence.
Lay Members on Number of Lay
Parochial Report Delegates
Less than 100 1 (one) Lay Delegate
100 – 299 2 (two) Lay Delegates
300 – 499 3 (three) Lay Delegates
500 – 699 4 (four) Lay Delegates
Parishes or Missions reporting 700 or more lay members in the Parochial Report shall have an additional delegate for each additional 199 lay members reported above 700. Download the Certificate of Election of Lay Delegates as a Word document or PDF.
Convention Journals
2021 Convention Journal (PDF)
2020 Convention Journal (PDF)
2019 Convention Journal (PDF)
2018 Convention Journal (PDF)
2017 Convention Journal (PDF)
2016 Convention Journal (PDF) and 2016 Journal Addendum Canonical and Constitutional Resolutions (PDF)
2015 Convention Journal (PDF)
2014 Convention Journal (PDF)