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							                   Requirements for Transfer of Canonical Residence


According to the canons of The Episcopal Church, rectors of churches must be canonically
resident in the diocese where they are serving as rector. Other clergy are not required to be
canonically resident. With the canonical requirements in mind, the Bishop of Virginia has
established the following policies for the transfer of canonical residence.

Rectors of churches should apply for canonical residence as soon as they arrive and begin service
in the Diocese of Virginia.

Other clergy should apply to be licensed in the Diocese of Virginia within two months of
beginning service in the Diocese. They may apply for canonical residence after they have served
under license for one full year of full time ministry or two years of part time ministry. Associate
rectors, assistant rectors, adjunct clergy, deacons or other clergy serving parishes must have a
letter of support from their rector stating that the applicant is serving in a permanent position.

To learn how to become licensed, please go to www.thediocese.net and select Resources for
Clergy.

How to Apply for Canonical Residence in the Diocese of Virginia

   1. Send certificates of completion for the workshops on sexual misconduct prevention for
      adults and children to the Office of the Canon. If you have completed the workshops
      outside the Diocese of Virginia, please have copies of your certifications sent.

   2. Initiate an Oxford Document background check (contact Oxford Document Management
      Company, Inc. at 1-800-801-9114). Have it sent to the Diocese of Virginia.

   3. Request that your current canonical bishop send a Letter Dimissory to the Bishop of
      Virginia

   4. Fill out the contact information form (below) and return it to the Office of the Canon.

For questions, contact Ed Keithly, Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary:
       Email: ekeithly@thediocese.net
       Phone: 1-800-DIOCESE, ext. 1015.

Complete and send requirements to Office of the Canon to the Ordinary:
      Email: ekeithly@thediocese.net
      Fax: (804) 644-6928
      Mail: Diocese of Virginia
             110 W. Franklin Street
             Richmond, VA 23220
              Contact Information Form for Transferring Canonical Residence



Clergy name:
Spouse's name:
Home address:
Office address:
Primary email address:
Telephone numbers: Home:
Office:
Cell:


Position/Title:
Name of Church / Non-parochial Employment:
Start Date:
Date of Birth:
Date of ordination to diaconate and name of ordaining bishop:
Date of ordination to priesthood and name of ordaining bishop:


For questions, contact Ed Keithly, Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary:
       Email: ekeithly@thediocese.net
       Phone: 1-800-DIOCESE, ext. 1015.

Complete and send requirements to Office of the Canon to the Ordinary:
      Email: ekeithly@thediocese.net
      Fax: (804) 644-6928
      Mail: Diocese of Virginia
             110 W. Franklin Street
             Richmond, VA 23220




          *Form available online at www.thediocese.net under Resources  For Clergy*