March 18, 2008

Bishop Smith has requested a general review of the Diocesan Policy Manual. The links below may be used while this process is underway. Please feel free to call my office at (941) 556-0315 with any questions you might have.

(The Rev. Canon) Michael P. Durning, Canon to the Ordinary

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Section I:     Mission statement and diocesan policies.

Section II:   Diocesan guidelines pertaining to clergy customary, Episcopal visitations and customary for confirmation and customary for Vocational Deacons.

• Clergy (Diocesan Customary)
• Episcopal Visitations and Customary for Confirmation
• Customary for Vocational Deacons

Additional Resources:

2009 Parish Disaster Preparation and Response Guidelines

2009 Province IV Disaster Relief Manual

Diocesan Policies: Sexual Conduct

Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse

Diocesan Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Church Workers 

Diocesan Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Adults

Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA)

Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Southwest Florida (updated after 2009 convention).

Application for License as a Eucharistic Minister 

Application for License as a Eucharistic Visitor 

Application for License as a Worship Leader

Application for Ordained Ministry License

Application for a Marital Judgment  

Clergy Continuing Education Report Form

Guidelines for Licensed Lay Ministry

Licensed Lay Ministry Three-Fold Flyer

Nomination for Licensed Lay Catechist

Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Pastoral Leader

Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Preacher

Report of Retired, Non-Parochial and Licensed Clergy

Model letters of agreement:
Deacon
Interim Rector
Priest-in-Charge
Rector

Youth and Young Adult Resources:
Abuse Resources: Children, Youth and Young Adult 

Florida Statutes Pertaining to Child Abuse

Confidential Notice of Concern

Safeguarding All God's Children Program 

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