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?
The vestry expects to call an interim Vicar in first week of January?
What is the timeline for calling a new Dean?
A search committee will be appointed by the vestry in February. 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.
When is the ordination and seating, and how can I make arrangements to go?
Amy will be ordained as bishop and seated in the cathedral on Saturday, May 3. It will be a ticketed event. Missy McCain is working on a transportation and lodging plan for a contingent from Trinity. I'm interested in going. Please put me on a list.
When is Dean Meaux's last Sunday?
February 2 will be Amy's last Sunday. We will have a celebratory farewell gathering following the 4 p.m. Evensong service that day.
The Bishop will be at the Cathedral on February 9th to preach, preside, and meet with the Parish.
Will there be a gift for Dean Meaux?
The vestry will make a decision about a parish gift soon and if appropriate will set a way for parishioners to give.
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").