^"Our History". Episcopal Diocese of Oregon. 2021. Under Bishop Carman the first and only Suffragan Bishop of Oregon, Hal Raymond Gross was elected in December 1964, and consecrated, February 26, 1965, at Trinity Church, Portland.
^"Oregon: Election". The Living Church. 149 (26): 4. December 27, 1964. The Venerable Hal R. Gross, archdeacon of Oregon, was elected Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese...on December 2.
^"People and Places: Appointments Accepted". The Living Church. 143 (11): 45. September 10, 1961. The Rev. Hal R. Gross, formerly rector of St. Paul's Church, Oregon City, will on October 15 become archdeacon of Oregon.