This page provides information concerning those who are in the various stages of development toward Holy Orders. Here you will find those who are seeking ordination as priest and others who have been called to the Permanent or Vocational Deaconate. And, if you are interested in how the process works, click here.
Whereas, The Celtic Episcopal Church provides within its Canons the authority to ordain women as Deaconess, it is reserved for those who are clearly already exercising a ministry that requires ordination as Deaconess to fulfill; otherwise, ordination of women to the Deaconal order will be rare. Women are not eligible for orders as Priest or Bishop.
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Pastor Esteban Francisco Valdes Sanchez has advanced to the level of Postulant for Ordination to the Priesthood. Pastor Esteban was previously ordained a Deacon within the Moravian Church of Jamaica. As he was pastoring a local church, he and the people who are with him sensed a need to be a part of a liturgical and sacramental jurisdiction in apostolic succession. After much investigation, the Lord God All-Holy Spirit led him to our website and was convinced that he and his congregation needed to be part of our church. Please pray that the Lord will find a way to meet all of our challenging needs as we seek to embrace him and the people of St. Patrick's. |
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Mr. Joseph Dudan Th.M. STL Orthodox Theology has indicated his desire to serve The Celtic Episcopal Church in the role of Priest. His application has been received, has completed all academic requirements for ordination, and has been advanced to Candidate. Joseph makes his home with his wife in Chico, California and has completed most of the necessary requirements in preparation for ordination. We are happy to have Joseph in the process toward ordination in our family of faith. Welcome! |
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Mr. Darryl Cole has been seeking the will of God for some time and has been directed to apply for Holy Orders in The Celtic Episcopal Church. He and his family make their home in Tennessee where he is employed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist. He has been advanced to Postulant, he has begun the STL in Celtic Christian studies. We welcome Mr. Cole as a new member of our clergy household. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. |
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Mr. Tony L. Bryan who makes his home with his wife and children in Lovelace, Texas has for some time joined with his wife in prayer seeking a jurisdiction such as The Celtic Episcopal Church. He has submitted his application for ordination to the priesthood; whereupon, after completing his STL in Celtic Christian studies and ordination, he plans to establish a parish church. Please keep he and his family in your daily prayers as we are very happy to have him as part of our household of faith. |