Recent Developments in The Diocese
The Rt. Rev. William Jones succeeded Bishop Cadigan, and he immediately attempted to deal with the discord in the diocese. While great strides had been made on the social front for which the Church could be proud, the number of Episcopalians was declining as the Church failed to attract new members to replace those who left over disagreement with the direction the Church was taking, exemplified by a new Book of Common Prayer and the ordination of women.
Bishop Jones retired in 1992. He was replaced by the Rt. Rev. Hays Rockwell, who had been elected bishop coadjutor in 1990. Bishop Rockwell’s episcopacy has been characterized as a time of renewal with an influx of new rectors for many of the congregations, a restructuring of the diocesan staff, an emphasis on congregational development, and maintenance of an Episcopal presence in the city of St. Louis and rural areas of the diocese. Bishop Rockwell retired in June 2002 and was replaced by the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith on June 6, 2002.
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