C. Andrew Doyle Bishop Diocesan The Rt. Rev. Doyle became the ninth Bishop of Texas in 2009. The ministry of a bishop is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as apostle, chief priest and pastor of a Diocese; to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the whole church; to proclaim the word of God. Jeff W. Fisher Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Fisher was elected Bishop Suffragan in 2012 by the clergy and church representatives of the Diocese of Texas. As Bishop Suffragan, in addition to other significant duties and responsibilities, he helps Bishop Doyle perform confirmations and assists churches in the Eastern and North Eastern Regions of the Diocese.
Kathryn M. Ryan Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Ryan was elected Bishop Suffragan in 2019 by the clergy and church representatives of the Diocese of Texas. As Bishop Suffragan, in addition to other significant duties and responsibilities, she helps Bishop Doyle perform confirmations and assists churches in the Western Region of the Diocese. Philip M. Duncan Assisting Bishop The Rt. Rev. Duncan served as bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast (2001-2015). Following his retirement, he and his wife Kathy moved to Austin to be closer to family and he periodically assists with visitations and confirmations for the Diocese of Texas.
Héctor F. Monterroso Bishop Assistant The Rt. Rev. Monterroso was Bishop of Costa Rica for 14 years before he came to the Diocese of Texas in 2017 to help Bishop Doyle. Monterroso visits 45 congregations during the year; primarily in the Southern Region of the Diocese of Texas. He also works to grow a multicultural presence in our congregations.
Christine M. Faulstich Canon to the Ordinary The Rev. Canon Faulstich was appointed Canon to the Ordinary in 2019. She mentors rectors, clergy new to the Diocese, bi-vocational priests, transitional deacons, pastoral leaders, pastoral leader interns, and interim clergy.
Russ Oechsel, Jr. Archdeacon The Rev. Oechsel was appointed Archdeacon in 2009. An Archdeacon is a clergy person appointed by the bishop to provide administrative assistance and other leadership to congregations and church organizations in the diocese.
A larger geographical entity within the diocese is called a convocation. It is geographic and usually includes one metropolitan area with surrounding counties. Texas has ten convocations, the head of which, nominated by the bishop and elected by council, is called the “dean.” The dean arranges meetings of the convocational clergy to provide fellowship, continuing education, communication, planning and moral support for clergy and their families and to gather lay members to share ideas and projects. Deans are ex-officio members of the Executive Board of the Diocese. Galveston, The Rev. Jim Liberatore, St. Andrew’s, Pearland
San Jacinto, The Rev. Gerry Sevick, Trinity, The Woodlands
Southeast, The Rev. Keith Giblin, St. Paul’s, Orange
Northeast, The Rev. Mitch Tollett, St. Francis, Tyler
Northwest, The Rev. Aaron Zimmerman, St. Alban's, Waco
West Harris, The Rev. Josh Condon, Holy Spirit, Houston
East Harris, The Rev. Victor Thomas, St. James’, Houston
Central, The Rev. Daryl Hay, St. Andrew’s, Bryan
Austin, The Rev. Bertie Pearson, Grace, Georgetown
Southwest, The Rev. Travis Smith, Holy Comforter, Angleton
