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 jurisdiction in apostolic succession. After much investigation, the Lord God All-Holy Spirit led him to our website, and they were convinced that they 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, and he has been advanced to Postulant. Joseph makes his home in Chico, California and will be undertaking the STL in Celtic Christian Studies in preparation of ordination. We are happy to have Joseph in the process toward ordination in our family of faith. Welcome! |
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Mr. William D. Miller, Jr., whose Religious Name is Brother William, is an Applicant for Holy Orders as Priest. He is also seeking to become a life professed Monk of the Order Celtic Monastic Life and is now an Oblate within the Monastery—St. Brendan the Navigator in Charleston, West Virginia and following the Columbanic Way. Brother William has enrolled in the STL in Celtic Christian Studies. |
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Mr. Michael P. Barron has indicated his desire to serve The Celtic Episcopal Church in the role of Priest. His application has been received and has been advanced to Postulant. Mike makes his home in Kingsland, Georgia and is undertaking the STL in Celtic Christian Studies in preparation of ordination. We are happy to have Mike in the process toward ordination in our family of faith. Welcome! |
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Mr. David B. Jenkins who has been called by Almighty God to the priesthood in The Celtic Episcopal Church and who resides in Brunswick Georgia with his wife and daughter has been advanced to postulant and will begin his academic preparation by entering into the STL in Celtic Christian study program shortly. Please remember David and his family in your prayers during this very exciting time in their lives. |