Bishop Craig Loya

The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya is the X Bishop of Minnesota

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Meet Bishop Craig Loya

The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya was consecrated the X Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota on June 6, 2020. Bishop Loya served as Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska from 2013-2020, and was the Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas from 2009-2013. He received his Master of Divinity from Yale University and a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale in 2002.

Visitation Schedule Bishop's Writings

Team of Missioners

The team of Missioners exists to nurture vital faith communities everywhere in Minnesota.

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The Rev. Cindi Brickson

School for Formation Interim Co-Manager
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Gretchen Beck

School for Formation Interim Co-Manager & Program Administrator
612-870-3310
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Canon Kelsey Schuster

Canon for Operations and Chief of Staff
612-870-3320
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The Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls

Missioner for the Department of Indian Work and Multicultural Ministries
612-870-3326
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Archdeacons

ECMN’s archdeacons help extend the reach of the bishop in the nurture and care for the community of deacons, raise the profile of the diaconate around the diocese, advise on matters related to forming and deploying our deacons, assist with deacon placement and transitions, and visit congregations to represent and educate about the order of deacons. 

Regional Deans

Regional deans support the Bishop in providing pastoral support to congregations and clergy, convene clergy in their regions, work with congregations around conflict and other challenges, support the work of elected council representatives in planning and leading Mission Area Gatherings, and meet regularly with the Bishop to offer advice and counsel on developing ministries in their regions.