Archbishop of the ACNA
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America was established by the Constitution and Canons of the Anglican Church in North America in 2009. The full title, as established by canon law is Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America. The first holder of this office was Archbishop Robert Duncan. The current holder as of 2026 is Steve Wood.
The Archbishop serves a term of five years, and may be elected for a second term, but cannot be elected for a third term.
Article IX
Article IX of the Constitution and Canons of the Anglican Church in North America establishes the office of the Archbishop and reads thus:
ARTICLE IX: THE ARCHBISHOP
1. The Archbishop will be known as the Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America. The Archbishop will be elected by the College of Bishops.
2. The person elected as Archbishop will hold office for a term of five years concluding at the end of the meeting of the Assembly following the meeting of the College of Bishops which 6 elects the next Archbishop unless such election takes place in accordance with the provisions of Canon I.3.3. An Archbishop who has served one term of office may be elected for a second term of office but not a third.
3. The Archbishop convenes the meetings of the Provincial Assembly, Provincial Council and College of Bishops, represents the Province in the Councils of the Church and carries out such other duties and responsibilities as may be provided by canon.
List of Archbishops of the ACNA
Robert Duncan (r. 2009 - 2014)
Foley Beach (r. 2014 - 2024)
Steve Wood (r. 2024 - ?)