Mission Statement of the ACNA
Reaching North America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ

Our Vision
To be an Apostolic Community,
Under Authority, that Brings People
to Jesus Christ.

Our Mission
As the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin We Will Call and Equip Laity and Clergy to Bring People to and Disciple Them in a Saving Relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our Core Values
Accountability, Collegiality, Transparency

Diocesan Staff

Bishop Eric Menees

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin

Bishop Eric Menees was born in Compton, California on November 21, 1961 and is a tenth generation Los Angelino. Ironically, that same day was the founding convention of the Diocese of San Joaquin. Bishop Menees grew up in Southern California and attended California State University, Long Beach. As a college student Bishop Menees was formed in the catholic faith at All Saints, Long Beach under the guidance of then Fr. Bill Thompson who would later become Bishop Bill Thompson. At that time Bishop Menees professed as a Third Order Franciscan. His formation as a Franciscan has shaped his entire life and ministry. Bishop Menees graduated from the General Theological Seminary with an M.Div and from Seabury Western Theological Seminary with a D.Min. Bishop Menees is married to Florence Guadalupe and has two grown children, Milagro and Sebastian. 

Following his ordination Bishop Menees served Spanish language congregations in East Los Angeles and Santa Ana in the Diocese of Los Angeles. From there he was called to the Diocese of San Diego to be the chaplain at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, California and later as vicar and then rector of Grace Church, San Marcos.

In 2006 following the election of Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop Menees left the Episcopal Church as a matter of conscience with 19.5 years credited to the pension fund and founded the Anglican Church of the Resurrection. In 2011 by God’s grace Bishop Menees was elected the fifth bishop of San Joaquin succeeding Bishop John David Schofield. Bishop Menees serves as bishop for Caminemos Juntos, the ACNA Spanish Language ministry support network, and the ACNA representative to the Anglican Province of South America and the Roman Catholic Church. 

Fr. Phil Berghuis

Diocesan Administrator & Vocations Officer
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Fr. Phil is the Diocesan Administrator and Vocations Officer. Fr. Phil became an Anglican in 2005 and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church in Stockton. He began to discern a call to ordained ministry and in 2012 he went to Nashotah House Theological seminary where he graduated with his MDiv. From 2015 to 2018 Fr. Phil served as a curate at Saint Columba Church in Fresno. In addition to his roles with the Diocese Fr. Phil also serves as a Priest Associate at Saint Columba Church.

Raul Villa

Receptionist and IT Support
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Raul Villa has been with the diocesan office the longest having started  in April 2009. Raul was introduced to the job by Christina the bookkeeper at the time. Raul serves in many ways in our office but primarily in as the receptionist and providing IT support. Raul also works for both Saint James Anglican Church and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Anglican Church.

Virginia Gottlieb

Bookkeeper
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Virginia has been working as the Diocesan Bookkeeper for a little over a year. Her duties include A/P, A/R, Payroll and Insurance, and she also handles the books for a number of congregations in the Diocese. She has been in accounting for over 15 years. She is married with two children and she enjoys using her bilingual skills.

Dave Francis

Diocesan Treasurer ​

As diocesan treasurer, Dave Francis is the person in charge of diocesan funds. Dave is a long time member of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Visalia. 

Dr. Bill Atwood

Diocesan Director of Development

As the diocesan director of development Dr. Bill Atwood is charged with raising funds to support the ministry of the diocese. Bill has been a longtime member of Christ Church Oakhurst.