Over 400 people gathered at three locations on consecutive days around Niagara Diocese to meet the priests who have offered themselves as candidates in the March 3rd election, when a Coadjutor Bishop will be chosen.
![Candidates meeting 1](https://niagaraanglican.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/candidates-meeting-1.jpg)
Each evening followed a similar agenda, with each candidate describing their personal story and ministry experiences, as well as explaining their leadership styles, philosophy of ministry and future challenges or opportunities of the church.
![Candidatesmeeting-4](https://niagaraanglican.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/candidatesmeeting-4.jpg)
After the formal presentations, individuals dialogued with the candidates during an informal reception.
![Candidates meeting 2](https://niagaraanglican.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/candidates-meeting-2.jpg)
The synod youth delegates spent several hours with the candidates at a separate get together.
The gatherings were held in St. Catharines, Hamilton and Guelph.
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