The Rev. Wayne Wright, bishop-elect of Delaware, greeted members of his new diocese May 9 when they gathered in convention in Wilmington.

"What a wonderful and holy opportunity you and I will share together as the life and leadership of this diocese changes and all things are held up to the light and love of the Holy Spirit," Fr. Wright said in his homily during the noontime Eucharist. He said that he hoped many in the diocese who have "too long kept silent" may find their voices, speaking out for the gospel and against injustice and oppression.

The gathering had been planned with visions of a picnic on the lawn for delegates to meet their bishop-elect, but record-breaking rains dampened all but the spirits at Christ Church Christiana Hundred.

Proposed changes in the diocesan constitution and canons were discussed and tabled for further discussion. A lively presentation by the Episcopal Community of Bear/Glasgow, known as the Church Without Walls, recognized as a new mission of the diocese, brought the gathering to a close.

Fr. Wright will be consecrated June 20.