The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Newark announced June 28 a slate of four candidates prepared by the diocesan search/nominating committee for the election of a successor to Bishop John P. Croneberger, who retires in February.

The candidates are: the Very Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, congregational development officer for the Diocese of California; the Rev. Mark Beckwith, rector, All Saints’ Church, Worcester, Mass.; the Very Rev. Petero Sabune, pastor and protestant chaplain, Sing-Sing Correctional Facility and associate at Trinity Church, Ossining N.Y.; and the Rev. William (Chip) Stokes, rector of St. Paul’s, Delray Beach, Fla.

Nominees may be added by petition until July 5. The special electing convention is Sept. 23 in Newark. Assuming sufficient consents are received from a majority of bishops and standing committees, the consecration will take place Jan. 27, 2007.

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