01/29/2026
Congratulations to HDS alum the Rev. Adam Shoemaker, MDiv ‘05, who has been nominated to the slate for the next Bishop of Long Island!
📣 Announcing the Slate for the Ninth Bishop of Long Island
Following a comprehensive prayer-centered discernment process, the Search Committee has completed its work, and has submitted a slate of candidates which has received the approval of the Joint Oversight Committee. The individuals presented for consideration are:
🔹The Very Rev. Hickman Alexandre – Vicar, St. James, Brookhaven, NY
🔹The Rev. Adam J. Shoemaker, DMin – Rector, St. Stephen’s, Charleston, SC
🔹The Very Rev. Dr. Michael T. Sniffen – Dean of Long Island
Each candidate has agreed to stand for election, bringing particular gifts and experiences representing a variety of approaches to the central areas that were identified essential for our next bishop.
With the slate announced, the Joint Oversight Committee will open the petition process, inviting prayerful discernment as the diocese continues to seek the person God is calling to be our next bishop, with ample time for full vetting and review.
The Diocese now enters a season of continued discernment, reflection, and engagement, and we ask your continued prayers for our candidates, their families, and the entirety of the Diocese of Long Island.
🔗 To read the full announcement and to learn more about each candidate, visit dioceseli.org/slate.