This mini-site contains all the information and resources you need to participate in our Annual Convention, including our voting platform and the Convention live-stream.
Convention Resources
Report Delegates
Reporting 2023 Lay Delegates and Alternates.
Resolutions
Resolutions and Proposed Constitutional and Canonical Changes for the 174th Convention to read and comment on.
2023 Nominations
2023 Nominee positions and Biographies.
Convention Documents
Governing documents of Convention.
Convention Archives
Journals, Resolutions, and Records of Previous Conventions (under construction).
Deaneries
The Diocese of California is organized into six deaneries.
Deanery Meetings
Join your deaneries meetings.
All-deanery meetings
All-deanery meeting recordings, presentations, and files.
The following pages are still in the process of being fully updated for the 174th convention in 2023. Please check back later for updated information regarding this year’s convention.
Registration
Clergy and Delegates register for the 173rd Convention.
Financials
Finance reports, budget and statements for 174th Convention.
Voting
Access our voting platform here, view orientation recordings and more.
Bring your own voting device
You’ll need to bring your own smart phone, tablet, or other device to vote.
Agenda
Agenda for the 174th Convention of the Diocese of California.
Reports
Reports to 174th Convention from Working groups, Committees, Task forces, and Organizations.
Liturgies
View the liturgies for the 174th Convention.
Booklet
Booklet with all the details for the 174th convention .
Captioning
View the Captions for the 173rd Convention.
Spanish interpretation
Spanish interpretation will be available at the cathedral and online.
Child care
The cathedral child care center has permanently closed. Clergy and delegates should arrange their own childcare and the diocese will reimburse the cost.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided including Vegan and Gluten Free options.
Packing list
We’ve created a pack list to make sure you have what you need.
Parking and transportation
Please plan your transportation to the cathedral and arrive early to ensure a timely start to the convention.
Accessibility and mobility
The Grace Cathedral nave is wheelchair accessible by elevator from the crypt level using the entrance on Taylor Street or from the parking garage on level G1.
Live stream
All non-voting individuals are welcome to join and watch the 174th convention virtually.
Latest Convention News and updates
Stay up to date with all convention recent news and updates.
Convention Details
Diocese of California 2022 Diocesan Convention The diocesan convention will be held online on October 28 and 29, 2022. All sessions will be held in a Zoom webinar format, so you will need a device to watch and follow convention business. If people are not...
All-Deanery Pre-Convention Meeting
Register today: All-Deanery Pre Convention Meeting Tuesday, August 30 Our 173rd Annual Diocesan Convention will be held on Friday evening, October 28, and all- day Saturday, October 29. Please mark your calendars, and begin to get familiar with the Convention...
Upcoming Events
Questions or Concerns regarding Convention resources?
Contact Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Secretary of the Convention.
