Joslin of Central New York Will Move to Diocese of New Jersey
Episcopal News Service. October 6, 1999 [99-149Q]
According to Bishop Clay Matthews of the Office of Pastoral Development, Bishop David Joslin of Central New York has agreed "to become the assisting bishop in the Diocese of New Jersey until such time as the diocese elects and consecrates a new bishop, sometime after September 30, 2001." Bishop Herbert Donovan has been serving as interim, following the resignation of Bishop Joe Doss. Pointing out that the diocese "has suffered intense divisions and needs someone with the skills and compassion that David has demonstrated over the past nine years in Central New York," Matthews said that, after a meeting with the Standing Committee in New Jersey, they entered into "a productive period of conversation which lead to an agreement that Bishop Joslin would resign his position as diocesan bishop in Central New York in order to be appointed assisting bishop of New Jersey." The move requires consent from the church's bishops and, if received, Joslin would assume his new position by February 1, 2000. Matthews assured the Standing Committee in Central New York that "the sacrifice which is being asked of you was not entered into lightly but with the confidence that your life together is well-defined and healthy." He expressed gratitude for that sacrifice and concluded, "Your generosity comes at a critical time in the life of the Diocese of New Jersey and is appreciated by all."