Discernment for ordination to the Diaconate
Click on the links below for detailed information.
General information about the Diaconate
- The Special Ministry of Deacons in the Diocese of New York
El Ministerio Especial de los Diáconos en la Diócesis Episcopal
de Nueva York - Diaconal Formation Program
Programa de Formación Diaconal
Information for ordination to the Diaconate
- Steps Toward Ordination to the Diaconate (summary)
Etapas para Hacerse Postulante para la Ordenación al Diaconato - About Physical & Psychological Evaluations
- About Priest’s sponsoring letter to the Bishop
Contact the Ministry Office with questions about these documents or with any questions about ordination in the Episcopal Diocese of New York not answered in these documents.
Ministry Office Contacts
The Rev. Canon Charles W. Simmons
Canon for Ministry
Office: 212-316-7416
Fax: 212-932-7368
csimmons@dioceseny.org
Mr. Alito Orsini
Liaison to Canon for Ministry, Liaison to Canon for Transition Ministry
Office: 212-316-7414
Fax: 212-932-7368
aorsini@dioceseny.org