Clergy Resources
The Diocesan Office offers resources and assistance to clergy in a multitude of areas – healthcare and benefits, clergy conferences and retreats, parish administration, mutual ministry reviews, and much more. You can access many useful resources using our website’s menu.
You can reach out to diocesan staff for assistance. For a list of diocesan staff and the areas in which they can help, click here.
The clergy manual (2025)
An introductory resource for clergy new to Southern Virginia. It includes information on Celebration of New Ministry, Bishop Visitation guidelines, insurance and compensation, grant funds, marriage guidelines, Lay Ministry licensing, staff guidelines, sabbatical planning, mutual ministry reviews, Safe Church training, and more.
Guidelines from Bishop Susan Haynes for the Offering of Holy Communion Post-Covid
Review the official post-pandemic directives issued by Bishop Susan Haynes regarding Eucharistic practices across the Diocese of Southern Virginia. This document provides clear canonical guidance on the administration of the common chalice, Communion in one kind, and proper protocols for intinction.
Diocesan Directory/Clergy Directory
This directory is for clergy and church use only. It is available as a PDF file by contacting Liz Villanueva, 757-213-3390 or lvillanueva@diosova.org.
Authorized Liturgical resources
Explore this comprehensive list of authorized liturgical resources and their current status in The Episcopal Church, shared with permission from the Diocese of Connecticut.