Frequently Asked Questions

Our diocesan staff are dispersed throughout Wisconsin, representing three historic diocese that have become one.

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Bishop Matt Gunter, bishop of Fond du Lac, bishop provisional of Eau Claire and assisting bishop of Milwaukee, will be the first bishop of the reunified Diocese of Wisconsin and would lead our new diocese through its initial years. Sometime no later than mid-2028, Bishop Gunter would call for the election of his successor, and the diocese would undertake the search for a new bishop—a process that typically takes about 18 months. Bishop Gunter would retire no later than December 2029, when he reaches the canonically required retirement age of 72.

The Trialogue model also includes regional missioners, who would be members of the clergy responsible for a given region (see proposed map). Regional missioners would receive a stipend and be accountable to the bishop and canon to the ordinary, and be responsible for checking in with each parish and mission in their region on a monthly basis and for gathering the clergy in that region to foster a community and provide encouragement, relationship-building opportunities and support. Their insights and knowledge will be indispensable to ensuring that diocesan staff stay closely connected to and informed about each part of the diocese.

MATs, or Mission Action Teams, are groups within the Diocese of Wisconsin focused on specific areas of ministry. Each team works collaboratively to engage in key diocesan priorities: Community Engagement, Discipleship and Formation, Evangelism, and Stewardship. These teams help guide our mission and ministry by providing support, resources, and leadership to foster growth, outreach, and deeper connection within our communities.

In our newly unified diocese, we are blessed to have three historic cathedrals: one in Eau Claire, one in Fond du Lac, and one in Milwaukee. Each cathedral serves as a spiritual home to vibrant congregations and plays a vital role in its community. Together, they strengthen our diocese regionally by hosting diocesan celebrations and gatherings, enriching our shared life. Maintaining all three cathedrals reflects a tradition upheld by other Episcopal and Anglican dioceses with multiple cathedrals, affirming our commitment to honoring our history while embracing our future.