Episcopal Diocese of Western New York - Commission on Ministry

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Commission on Ministry

The Commission on Ministry

The Commission on Ministry is made up of clergy and laity and is charged with assisting the Bishop in:

Determination of present and future needs for ministry.
Recruitment, selection and oversight of persons seeking ordination.
Guidance and pastoral care of clergy and lay persons accountable to the Bishop.
Promotion of continuing education of clergy and lay professionals employed by the Church.
Development, training, utilization and affirmation of the ministry of the laity in the world.

The following documents are used to meet the canonical requirements for ordination to the diaconate and/or priesthood in the Diocese of WNY:

About the Process
   Process - Deacons
   Process - Priests
Sponsoring Priest Form
   Document A
The Role of the Congregation
   Document B - Deacons
   Document B - Priests
Questionnaire
   Behavior Screening
Application to the Process
   Document C
Guidelines
   doc
EFM Program
   Document E
Medical & Psych Exams
   Document F
Background Check
   Document G
Consent Form
   Document H
Shepherds
   Document I
Application for Postulancy
   Document J
Certificate for Postulancy
   Document K - Deacons
   Document K - Priests
Clinical Pastoral Education
   Document L
Ember Day Letters
   Document M
Academic Training
   Document N - Deacons
   Document N - Priests
Application for Candidacy
   Document O
Certificate for Candidacy
   Document P - Deacons
   Document P - Priests
Application for Ordination
   Document Q - Deacons
   Document Q - Transitional Deacons
Certificate for Ordination
   Document R - Deacons
   Document R - Priests
Application for Ordination
   Document S
Certificate For Ordination
   Document T
Financial Assistance
   Scholarship Application