Dean Transition
The consent period following Dean Meaux's election to bishop of the Diocese of West Missouri has been completed successfully without any impediment to her being ordained.
We have assembled some answers below to questions we anticipated people will have. If you have other questions, please email Jack Dowling and he will find an answer and add below.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section will evolve as more information is known. Please check back from time to time.
Who will be in charge when Dean Meaux leaves?
Beginning February 3, 2025, The Right Reverend John Harmon will assume the role of Dean Pro Tempore (Dean for the Time Being) at the Cathedral. Rather than search for an Interim Dean, the Bishop will carry that role until a new Dean is called. Specifically, this means he will greet the Vestry at their meetings; and lead worship at the Cathedral on occasion.
An interim Vicar, a part-time seasoned priest, will lead and support the Parish and staff in the day-to-day operations of the Cathedral.
When will an interim Vicar be called?
In January the vestry announced that that the Rev. Danny Schieffler would be the Interim Vicar. Danny was the rector of St. Mark's, Little Rock from 2018 to 2021.
What is the timeline for calling a new Dean?
A search committee has been appointed by the vestry. They will have their own timeline and process which will be communicated to the parish separately. If you’re interested in serving on the search committee, please contact a member of the Vestry. Melonese Clarke and Dr. Rick Smith are the co-chairs of the search committee, and the members are Gayle Corley, Jack Harvey, Ben Hussman, Christoph Keller, Michael McNeilly, Frances Mitchell, Lara Schock, Anna Squire, Clarke Tucker, Allison Tuite, Grant Wallace, Alex Wayland, and Scott Whitfield.
When is the ordination and seating, and how can I make arrangements to go?
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11 am
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri
Trinity Cathedral is planning to be present for Amy’s ordination as a bishop and her seating as the 9th Bishop of West Missouri. The service will take place on Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 am at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri. We are making arrangements for travel and for a block of hotel rooms in Kansas City. The service requires tickets, so those interested in attending will need to make plans to do so. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this interest form.
Will there be a gift for Dean Meaux?
Trinity Cathedral is gifting Amy a set of vestments (chasuble, stole, and mitre) in thanksgiving for her ministry as our 21st Dean and Rector and in honor of her new ministry as 9th Bishop of West Missouri. If you would like to contribute, please donate online or write a check to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral with “Amy’s Gift” in the memo line.
Definition of Vicar from Wikipedia
A vicar (/ˈvɪkər/; Latin: vicarius) is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior (compare "vicarious" in the sense of "at second hand").