The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church official website
The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop
Constitution & Canons of The Episcopal Church
General Convention
Southern Virginia's 2018 General Convention blog
Southern Virginia is a part of Province III of the Episcopal Church
Our Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes, bishop@diosova.org
Annual Council
131st Annual Council, February 25, 2023
130th Annual Council, held virtually February 22-26, 2022
129th Annual Council, held virtually February 22-27, 2021
128th Annual Council, February 28-29, 2020
127th Annual Council, February 8-9, 2019
126th Annual Council, February 16-17, 2018
125th Annual Council, February 10 & 11, 2017
The Journal of Council is available by contacting the Diocesan office.
Canons & Constitution
CLICK HERE for the Canons & Constitution of the Diocese of Southern Virginia (2023)
CLICK HERE for the Canons & Constitution of The Episcopal Church USA (2022)
Diocesan Officers
The Rev. Dr. Susan Grimm, Secretary to the Diocese
Ms. Anne Bibeau, Chancellor
Mr. John Fogarty, Treasurer
The Rev. William Taylor, Historiographer
Standing Committee
The Rev. Samantha Vincent-Alexander, 2024, St. John's, Hampton
Ms. Rose Parker, 2024, St. Augustine's, Newport News
The Rev. Grant Stokes, 2025, Trinity, Portsmouth
Ms. Kathy Wootton, 2025, St. Luke's, Blackstone
The Very Rev. Dr. Susan Grimm, 2026, St. Timothy's, Clarksville & Trinity, South Boston
Ms. Michele McCoy, 2026, Grace, Norfolk
Executive Board
Click here for information about the Executive Board and current members.
