The Chancery of the Episcopal Catholic Church in North America

The Chancery of the Episcopal Catholic Church is the principal administrative, canonical, and archival office of the Church, established to serve the ministry and governance of the Presiding Bishop and the College of Bishops.

The Most Reverend
Justin L. Gates

Presiding Bishop Primate

The Venerable
M. Caleb Hayes

Archdeacon & Canon

The Chancery

Offices & Departments

  • This office is responsible for

    • official decrees and pastoral letters

    • Clergy appointments and discipline

    • Diocesan policies

  • This office is responsible for records of:

    • Ordinations

    • Confirmations

    • Parish Registrations

    • Church History

  • This office is responsible for:

    • Clergy Licensing

    • Canonical Status records

    • Background Checks and credentials

  • This office is responsible for:

    • Official Statements

    • Website updates

    • Media relations

Staff

  • Chief Administrator