According to the Canons of The Episcopal Church, bishops should visit each congregation at least once every three years.

Please complete the VISITATION FORM at least 3 weeks prior to the Bishop’s visit. Certificates will be prepared by the Bishop’s office and brought to the church on the visiting Sunday.

Once your draft bulletin is complete, please email a copy to [email protected] for the Bishop’s review

CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES

CLICK HERE FOR VISITATION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR BISHOP’S VISITATION SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE to Book the Bishop. This is for special events and celebrations that you would like to invite the Bishop, either as a guest or as a participant.

CLICK HERE to apply for Eucharistic Ministers and Visitor licenses. The link will allow you to apply for up to 10 EM and 10 EV at a time.

Clergy Canonically Resident in the Diocese of Southwest Florida: CLICK HERE for the Application for Marital Judgement Form. Once complete, email all applicable documentation to Office of the Bishop, [email protected]

Clergy Canonically Resident in another Diocese, seeking to perform a wedding in SWFL: CLICK HERE for Application to Officiate in SWFL

The Diocese of SWFL licenses clergy for 5 years. Clergy license expiration dates coincide with the expiration of the required background check. Every 5 years, clergy are contacted to renew their background checks. At the same time, the extra-canonical provisions of up-to-date Safeguarding and Anti Racism training are verified. After satisfaction of these requirements, the license renewals are reviewed by the Bishop.

Clergy from outside the diocese who are interested in seeking a ministry license within SWFL are invited to reach out to the Office of the Canon to the Ordinary for more information: [email protected].

Click HERE for the latest Supply Clergy List with rates.

Click here for Safeguarding Information.

Lay and ordained leadership of the diocese, including all ordained persons, church and
diocesan staff, vestries, and those elected or appointed to positions of leadership on
committees, commissions, agencies and boards shall participate in said anti-racism
training according to diocesan policy.

CLICK HERE to register for the upcoming Race and Reconciliation training which will be held during 3 evening sessions, May 14 – 16, 2024 from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM via zoom

CLICK HERE to request permission to officiate a baptism, funeral, or wedding in the Diocese of Southwest Florida

CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Convention Website.