A users' guide for Episcopalians

Diocesan bishops may be succeeded by bishops-coadjutor upon resignation of diocesan jurisdiction A bishop coadjutor is an assistant bishop with the right of succession upon the resignation of the diocesan bishop. Before a bishop coadjutor is elected, the diocesan bishop must consent to such an election and state the duties which will be assigned to the bishop coadjutor when duly ordained and consecrated.