The Rt. Rev. David Bowman
The Rt. Rev. William Persell
The Rt. Rev. Arthur Williams
The Rev. Alan James
Eva Cole
The Rev. Dr. Brian WilbertOffice of the Bishop
I love the Episcopal Church, and I love the Diocese of Ohio. I have every confidence that you will find with us a spiritual home and worthy companions in serving all of God's beloved.Together, we are building on two centuries of our vocation to be the body of Christ as Episcopalians in northern Ohio. In this church all are welcome - no exceptions - to love God, love our neighbors, and change the world.
I look forward to knowing you and serving at your side.
Gratefully,
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The Right Reverend Mark Hollingsworth, Jr.
Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio
Guidelines, Forms, and Documents
The following are links to the most frequently requested guidelines, forms, and documents:
Guidelines for Bishops' Visitations - To assist congregations with the planning and preparation for the Bishops' visitations, the following guidelines have been established. Permission for Marriage Forms - Guidelines and forms required for clergy requests to the Bishop to solemnize marriages when one of the parties has been married previously.
Visitation Report Forms - To be completed and mailed to the bishop's office following a bishop's visitation or after a regional confirmation. Clergy Annual Status Report - To be completed annually by non-parochial clergy, retired clergy, and clergy not canonically resident. 
Whom Do I Contact?
Unsure about which office is best equipped to answer your question? There are two ways you can view a staff list:Staff List by Office
Staff List by Responsibility
Bishops' Visitation Schedule through December 2013
| 06/23/13 | St. John's, Youngstown | Bishop Williams | |
| 07/07/13 | St. Paul's, Norwalk | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 07/14/13 | St. Luke's, Niles | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 09/08/13 | St. Paul's, Marion | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 09/08/13 | St. Mark's, Wadsworth | Bishop Williams | |
| 09/15/13 | St. Paul's, Medina | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 09/15/13 | St. Augustine's, Youngstown | Bishop Williams | |
| 09/29/13 | St. Paul's, Canton | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 10/06/13 | St. Paul's, Fremont | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 10/06/13 | Christ Church, Huron | Bishop Bowman | |
| 10/13/13 | St. Andrew's, Akron | Bishop Williams | |
| 10/13/13 | Grace, Mansfield | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 10/20/13 | Trinity, Toledo | Bishop Persell | |
| 10/27/13 | All Saints, Toledo | Bishop Bowman | |
| 11/03/13 | Grace, Defiance | Bishop Persell | |
| 11/03/13 | Christ Church, Hudson | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 11/03/13 | St. Paul's, Oregon | Bishop Williams | |
| 11/03/13 | Christ Church, Warren | Bishop Bowman | |
| 11/17/13 | Christ Church, Kent | Bishop Williams | |
| 11/17/13 | Old Trinity, Tiffin | Bishop Bowman | |
| 11/17/13 | St. Matthew's, Toledo | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 11/24/13 | St. Andrew's, Cleveland | Bishop Williams |
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| 11/24/13 | St. Paul's, Cleveland Heights | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 12/08/13 | St. Paul's, Mt. Vernon | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 12/08/13 | Grace, Sandusky | Bishop Williams | |
| 12/15/13 | St. Matthew's, Ashland | Bishop Hollingsworth | |
| 12/15/13 | St. Martin's, Chagrin Falls | Bishop Williams |
