Becoming Ordained in our Diocese

Discerning a call to holy orders (ordination) takes place within the context of the Church, both in the local parish and on the diocesan level. The process of discernment within the Diocese generally takes three years. It involves a period of parish discernment, appropriate education, practical ministry training and experience, and meetings with the Bishop and the Diocesan Ordination Chaplain (DOC). It is designed to help potential Candidates discern their suitability for and calling to ministry and to provide support for those pursuing ordination. It is also designed to aid the Diocese in discerning their ministry gifts, spiritual maturity, and godly character.

The Anglican Church has three orders: bishops, priests (or presbyters), and deacons. These orders are sequential: All bishops were first ordained to the priesthood and all priests were first ordained to the diaconate. There are permanent deacons, who have a vocational call to the diaconate, and transitional deacons, who have a vocational call to the priesthood. Transitional deacons are usually ordained to the priesthood at least 12 months after their ordination to the diaconate. Part of the discernment process is determining whether someone is suitable to serve the Lord Jesus as either a transitional deacon (and ultimately as a presbyter or priest), or a permanent (vocational) deacon. You can learn more details below.

Already Ordained

If you are ordained and are considering becoming licenced in our diocese, please contact the Archdeacon for your area.

Not Yet Ordained

If you are not yet ordained but are interested in becoming ordained with us read below:
 

Postulants & the Ordination Process

Information for those inquiring about ordination can be found here: