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. Michael’s Church, Geneseo—Full time, with a rectory, accepting names.
St. Michael's celebration video
St. Michael's profile
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)
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 Wellsville—10 hours per week, 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.)
Church of the Redeemer, Addison
Church of the Epiphany, Gates Christmas at Epiphany video
Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Missioner to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing—Full time. Video