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Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
11832 Rock Landing Dr., Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606-4231
757-423-8287 Main
800-582-8292 Toll Free
757-595-0783 Fax

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The diocesan offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Click here for directions to the diocesan office.

Diocesan Church Development Institute (DCDI)
DCDI is a leadership-training program focused on developing the spiritual community and organizational life of congregations.

What is DCDI?

Are you ready to learn, to grow, and to help lead your parish in vitality and vision?

Click here to watch an introduction to DCDI.


Click here to watch a recording of the live 2022 Annual Council Week event about DCDI.


Click here for more information about DCDI in Southern Virginia, including dates, tuition, and additional costs.

Diocese of Southern Virginia DCDI Registration

Check back here soon for the 2024 DCDI gathering dates and registration link.

We will be sending more information to all registrants as our first DCDI overnight gathering approaches in April, including directions for making payment of registration and lodging costs, and reading lists.

For more information contact us at 757-423-8287 or by email at lfarlin@diosova.org or jharlan@diosova.org.

Click here for the DCDI Participant Manual.

DCDI Cycle 1 Gathering Dates – 2022

Gathering #1 – April 22-23
Gathering #2 – June 10-11
Gathering #3 – September 23-24
Gathering #4 – December 9-10

DCDI Cycle 2 Gathering Dates – 2023

Gathering #1 – April 14-15
Gathering #2 – June 9-10
Gathering #3 – September 22-23
Gathering #4 – December 8-9

Last Published: April 14, 2023 8:57 AM