Office of the Bishop

Welcome to the Office of the Bishop. On this page you will find links to the most commonly requested forms for use by Diocese of Virginia clergy, whether Canonically Resident, Under License, serving parochially or serving in another capacity. These forms are not interactive and must be printed or downloaded to your computer or PDA.

If you have any questions, or if a particular form is not available, please contact the Bishop’s Office directly.

• The Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee pjlee@thediocese.net or 1-800-DIOCESE
• Karen Glasco kglasco@thediocese.net or 1-800-DIOCESE ext. 12

 Forms

Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese:
Address Form

Clergy Under License in the Diocese:
Requirements & Application for License
Annual Report & License Renewal

Non-Parochial Clergy:
Annual Report to the Bishop

Supply Clergy
Registration form
For complete listing of supply clergy for churches, contact the Bishop’s Office or the Deployment Office

Marriage
Guidelines
Remarriage petition
Blessing of a civil marriage

Lay Leaders
Applications
Guidelines & Resources
Updated Canons concerning lay leaders [coming soon - current applications still valid]

Bishops’ Visitation
Policies
Schedule of visits
Reporting form following bishop’s visit
Rites of initiation