Clergy & Congregational Development

The Canon to the Ordinary provides counsel to to the Diocesan bishop. With the bishop, the Canon oversees the ordination process, including the one-year program of ordinands training. She also works with clergy and lay professionals who are planning to attend programs of continuing education, or to take sabbaticals. The office coordinates several events for all diocesan clergy (deacons, priests and bishops), including an annual clergy conference in early February, two Clergy Days (fall and spring) on selected topics, and a fall Clergy Retreat. With others, she is also involved in parish development, from working with aided parishes or parishes in conflict, to recommending programs for parish renewal and growth.

The Rev. Canon Marjorie R. Roccoberton, deacon, canon to the ordinary
860-233-4481 or 800-842-0126 in CT ext. #115, mroccoberton at ctdiocese.org

• Special clergy events (Clergy Days, Clergy Conferences, Clergy Retreats) - Go to the home page and click on Calendar of Events. All the clergy events will be listed on the calendar. You can also type the word 'clergy' in the search box and clergy related events will show up in the list.
• Ordination Process: Parish Discernment Guide for those considering ordination
• Sabbatical information (professional development leave - PDL)
• Vestry Certificate for sabbatical/professional development leave
• Center for Career Development and Ministry
• Parish Academy - Leadership Development Programs & Resources