In this video update, Bishop-elect Adam J. Shoemaker reflects on his transition journey since arriving in July. He shares highlights from getting to know the diocesan staff, working alongside Bishop Provenzano, and participating in key leadership bodies, including the Trustees, Diocesan Council, and the Board of St. John's Hospital.
Bishop-elect Shoemaker also highlights his joy in visiting congregations across Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn, and Queens, celebrating the diocese's vibrant diversity as its greatest strength. Looking ahead, he provides crucial details for clergy and parishioners regarding the Clergy Luncheon with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on September 18 and his Ordination and Consecration on September 19 at the Tilles Center.