7:57 AM

The day is here.  Registration will begin in just a few minutes.  We received excellent coverage in the Democrat and Chronicle.

Registration will continue through 9:00 AM.  Holy Eucharist at 9:15.

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the hearts and minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

8:50 AM

Most delegates have registered and are gathered for coffee and conversation..  You can expect the next post to be following the results of the first ballot when it has been shared with the candidates, the bishop and announced to the convention.

10:28 AM

Eucharist  is concluded which included a passionate and joy-filled sermon by Julie Circora to mission!

In a minutes, delegates will be reseated for business and the first ballot.

11:45 PM

BALLOT ONE:    Needed to elect  75  LAY  &   33 CLERGY

The Rev. Stephen Fales                        39 LAY         12 CLERGY

The Rev. Bruce Gray                            17 LAY           2 CLERGY

The Rev. Richard Murphy                  20 LAY         16 CLERGY

The Rev. Dr. Robert Odierna             26 LAY           8 CLERGY

The Rev. Dr. Prince Singh                  46 LAY         27 CLERGY

There is no election.  Ballot Two has been cast

Break for Lunch

12:30 PM

BALLOT TWO:    Needed to elect  75  LAY  &   33 CLERGY

The Rev. Stephen Fales                        38 LAY         10 CLERGY

The Rev. Bruce Gray                             3 LAY           0 CLERGY

The Rev. Richard Murphy                  20 LAY         16 CLERGY

The Rev. Dr. Robert Odierna             11 LAY           4 CLERGY

The Rev. Dr. Prince Singh                  77 LAY          35 CLERGY

The Rev. Dr. Prince Singh is the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Rochester.

The Doxology was sung.

Prince and Roja Singh were contacted the the President of Standing Committee, Mr. Neil Houghton and the Chairs and Co-Chair of the Nominating Committee, The Rev, Marl Lattime and Ms. Deborah Cole-Wenderlich.

The both indicated their excitement and their willingness to bring their ministries to the Diocese of Rochester.

3:55 PM

At home with his feet up, this reporter continues to feel blessed by the participation of the nominees and committees that have brought us this far.  This was an exceptional group!

- Neil Houghton