Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the sacred responsibility of governing the Church.  

This Sacrament confers the Gifts of the Holy Spirit that permits exercise of this power and responsibility. There are three degrees or orders in this Sacrament

Bishop:   Priests and Deacons report to the Bishop
Bishops are responsible to govern a geographical area. Bishop Peter Jugis is currently responsible to govern the western North Carolina area named the Diocese of Charlotte.

Priests share the priestly duties of Bishop. Deacons share the service ministry of the Bishop.
 
Bishops, priests and deacons can be secular, meaning ordained to a Diocese OR they can be religious, meaning that they are a member of a Religious Order and follow the rules of that group.
 
Our priests are members of the Diocese of Charlotte. Our deacon(s) are secular and are ordained to serve the Diocese.

• If a man feels that he is called to the Priestly Order, he should make an appointment with one of our two wonderful priests.
• If a man over 35 feels that he is called to the diaconate, he should either make an appointment with a priest or a deacon.

For information on Diocesan priests or deacons click here and go to vocations