The Rt. Rev. Russell E. Jacobus, Bishop of Fond du Lac, shared his vision for the diocese with delegates to the annual council Oct. 24-25 in Manitowoc, Wis.

"The vision I have for the diocese is already beginning to come to fruition," Bishop Jacobus said. "My vision is that communication will improve to the point where the whole diocese knows what is going on, and more importantly, why." He said members of the diocese need to proclaim "to the world and the communities in which we live, the love, compassion and salvation that is found only in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

"I envision not only the planting of a new congregation or two, but the revitalizing of the existing congregations," he said.

Bishop Jacobus added that he hopes "our commitment is to return to God a tithe of the gifts and blessings that he has given to us."

The council adopted three resolutions, including one which will change the name of the annual council to annual convention. Delegates also took part in a program on stewardship.