One-Time Request to Officiate
Please use this form to submit all requests to officiate at single events in the Diocese of WNY. Requests more than 60 days before the date of the intended service are gratefully appreciated.
Name of Clergy
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First Name
Last Name
Diocese of Canonical Residence
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Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Date of the Intended Service
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Reason for Request to Officiate
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Baptism
Wedding
Funeral
Other
Name of the Deceased
Episcopal Church where the Service will be recorded
Parish
City
Name of person being baptized
Reason for Other
Names of the Persons to be Married
Are the couple communicants in the Diocese of WNY
Yes
No
What parish do they attend
Congregation
City
Do you affirm that you have communicated with their rector/priest in charge
Yes
No
Is this a remarriage
Yes
No
You must obtain permission from your bishop. Please cc this office and the couple's rector/priest-in-charge on both your request and the bishop's response. Please check below to affirm this requirement
Yes, I will provide this documentation
Who will complete the premarital counseling
Will the Service take place at an Episcopal church in the Diocese of WNY
Yes
No
Name of the Episcopal Church where the wedding will be recorded
Parish
City
Please let us know where the wedding will be recorded, whether at a local church, or your own congregation.
Please indicate that you have communicated with the rector/priest-in-charge of that church, and have their permission to officiate
Yes, I have communicated with the rector/priest-in-charge
Letter of Good Standing
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Please attach a letter of good standing.If other documentation is required to fulfill this request, you will be contacted by the Bishop’s Office
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