Diocesan Council


Diocesan Council is a body of elected lay and clergy representatives who oversee the program and budget of the Diocese of Minnesota between meetings of Diocesan Convention.

Council Officers

The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior, Bishop of Minnesota brian.p@episcopalmn.org
Canon Karen Olson, Secretary of Convention and Council karen.o@episcopalmn.org
Douglas Franzen, First Vice President djf@franzen-mn.com

Council Representatives

Region 1, The Rev. Georgia Hecock ghecock@arvig.net
Region 1, Emma King eking@wetcc.org

Region 2, The Rev. Bill Van Oss billvanoss@stpaulsduluth.org
Region 2, Susan Dusek sdusek33@aol.com

Region 3, The Rev. John Husband husband@arvig.net
Region 3, Maren Kay Welsand ramkw@charter.net

Region 4, The Rev. Winifred Mitchell revwinnie@gmail.com
Region 4, Chuck Johnson chuck@northstar3c.com

Region 5, The Rev. Douglas Sparks rector@deskmedia.com
Region 5, Patricia Dibble patdibble@charter.net

Region 6, The Rev. Mark Kelm rector@stjohnwilderness.org
Region 6, Mike Anders manders@scg-corp.com

Region 7, The Rev. Rex McKee rex.mckee@gmail.com
Region 7, Douglas Franzen djf@franzen-mn.com

Region 8, The Rev. Marlene Jacobs rector@stpaulsmpls.org
Region 8, Gary Aamodt glaamodt@earthlink.net

Region 9, The Rev. Nancy Brantingham nancy.brantingham@gmail.com
Region 9, Bob Sykes rgsykes@qwest.net

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The Finance Committee provides the Diocesan Council with assurance that both the financial policy and financial affairs of the Diocese are appropriately developed, implemented and managed and makes specific policy and operational recommendations to the Council. Read More
The Audit Committee assists the Diocesan Council in monitoring the Diocese's compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, the integrity of the Diocese's financial processes and the independence, qualifications and performance of the Diocese's independent auditor. Read More
The First Stop Committee is constituted with representatives from all elected and appointed canonical bodies in the diocese who have decision-making abilities and responsibilities, along with diocesan staff. Consequently, the combined knowledge in this group brings to the table a keen historical perspective, understanding of trends, and accuracy of the current state of affairs of diocesan congregations. Read More
The Personnel Committee provides the Diocesan Council with all appropriate personnel policies and guidelines to be implemented for employees of the diocese. Read More