Open Clergy Positions
Transitions in the Diocese of Rochester
The Diocese of Rochester welcomes you! Our Diocese has parishes in a variety of settings and contexts. The Diocese has 51 parishes and missions, and a wide array of ministries. The geography of our Diocese is gorgeous: we benefit from the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario, and gorgeous natural areas. Additionally, Monroe County and the city of Rochester boast a wealth of educational, cultural, sporting and lifestyle opportunities. See these links for more information on the region:
Finger Lakes Region, NY Official Guide
Living Here | What's It Like Moving to Rochester, NY? | GRE
For additional information about the Diocese, or any of our opportunities, please contact:
The Very Rev. Virginia Tyler Smith Dean of Transitions
transitions@episcopaldioceseofrochester.org
585-315-6604
Current openings:
St. James Church, Hammondsport—Full-time priest in charge, accepting names.
Christ Church, Hornell—3/4 time priest in charge, accepting names. (Opportunity for a Full-time position with Church of the Good Shepherd, Savona)
St. Mark’s Church, Penn Yan—Full-time priest in charge, accepting names.
Christ Church, Pittsford—Full-time associate, accepting names.
Christ Church Job Description
St. Thomas’ Church, Rochester—Full-time associate, accepting names.
St. Thomas Church, Rochester
Church of the Good Shepherd, Savona—10 hours per week with a rectory, accepting names. (Opportunity for a Full-time position if combined with Christ Church, Hornell)
St. John’s Church, Sodus—10 hours per week, accepting names.
St. John’s Wellsville—10 hours per week, accepting names.
University of Rochester Protestant Chaplain—Full-time, accepting names.
Parishes in self-study:
St. Paul’s Church, Angelica—Part-time. (Linked with Christ Church, Cuba.)
Christ Church, Cuba—Part-time. (Linked with St. Paul’s Church Angelica.)
St. John’s Church, Catharine—1/4 time. (Will be linked with St. James, Watkins Glen.). Mission video
St. James’ Church, Watkins Glen—3/4 time. (Will be linked with St. John’s, Catharine.)
St. Michael’s Church, Geneseo—Full time, with a rectory.
St. Michael's celebration video
Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Missioner to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing—Full time. Video