Recent Changes of Cure
Below is a list of recent changes of cure within the diocese. A change of cure indicates that an individual has been ordained, transitioned between positions, moved from one parish to another, moved his or her canonical residency into or out of the diocese, or retired.
Archives of past changes of cure are included within the official acts of the bishop diocesan in the Journals of Convention.
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Rhonda M. Lee
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Rhonda M. Lee as rector of Holy Comforter, Burlington. She has served the diocese in a variety of contexts, most recently as rector time-certain at …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Meghan Froehlich
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Meghan Froehlich as associate rector of St. Francis, Greensboro. Before serving at St. Francis, she served on the presiding bishop’s staff as the director of …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Bruce Heyvaert
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Bruce Heyvaert, retiring rector of St. Thomas, Sanford. Godspeed, Bruce! Gracious God, bless your servant, Bruce. Surround him with our …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces Lynn Buggage as New Regional Canon to the East Region
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that Lynn Buggage will soon join the staff as the new regional canon to the east region. A native of New Orleans, Buggage …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs as associate rector at St Paul’s, Winston-Salem. Erika most recently served as interim rector at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Asheboro. …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Adamik
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Adamik, retiring rector of St. Paul’s, Cary, where he served for 25 years. Many blessings on your retirement! Gracious …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Joe Mitchell
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Joe Mitchell as rector (time-certain) of the Church of the Advocate, Chapel Hill. Joe is returning to the diocese after serving as interim rector at …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves, who has served faithfully at St. Paul’s. Winston- Salem. She leaves to become the interim dean of students …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Alice Graham Grant
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Alice Graham Grant, who has served since 2021 as the associate rector for children’s and youth formation at St. Paul’s, Cary. Alice leaves to become the assistant rector …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Becky Zartman-Carpenter
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Becky Zartman-Carpenter as priest-in-charge of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount. Zartman-Carpenter comes to the diocese from Houston, Texas, where she was the …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Gus Chrysson
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Gus Chrysson, departing rector of Ascension, Fork. Chrysson has served faithfully in this position since 2022. We wish Gus Godspeed …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Teri Daily
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Teri Daily, departing vicar of Grace, Clayton. Teri has served Grace and this diocese since November 2022. We wish her …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Erika Takacs
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Erika Takacs, interim rector at Good Shepherd, Asheboro. Gracious God, bless your servant, Erika. Surround her with our gratitude and …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Cathy Deats
The diocese give thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Cathy Deats, co-interim rectors at the Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Gracious God, bless your …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. John Campbell as Rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro
The diocese welcomes the Rev. John Campbell, who has accepted a call as rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Asheboro. Campbell most recently served as interim associate rector …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Grey Maggiano as Rector of Church of the Nativity, Raleigh
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Grey Maggiano, who has accepted a call as rector of the Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Maggiano comes to the diocese from the Diocese of …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Matt Addington as Assistant to the Rector of St. Margaret’s, Waxhaw
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Matt Addington who has accepted a call as assistant to the rector at St. Margaret’s, Waxhaw. Addington most recently served as associate rector at St. …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Paula Rachal
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev Paula Rachal, retiring vicar of All Saints’, Greensboro, who concludes her time on August 25. Gracious God, bless your servant, …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev Matt Addington
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev Matt Addington, associate rector at St. Francis, Greensboro, who concludes his time on August 25. Gracious God, bless your servant, …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Anna Brawley to St. Stephen’s, Oxford
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Anna Brawley who has accepted a call as rector time-certain at St. Stephen’s, Oxford. Brawley most recently served as rector of St. Mary’s, Columbia, in …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Les Carpenter as Rector of St. Andrew’s, Rocky Mount
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Les Carpenter, who has accepted a call as rector of St. Andrew’s, Rocky Mount. Carpenter comes to the diocese from the Diocese of Texas, where …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Katy Campbell as Interim Campus Minister at St. Mary’s House, Greensboro
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Katy Campbell who has accepted a call as interim campus minister at St. Mary’s House, Greensboro. Campbell most recently served as curate at St. Stephen’s, …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Amy Huacani
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Amy Huacani, departing vicar of St. Paul’s, Louisburg, where she has served since 2022. She has been active in the …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Hector Sintim
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Hector Sintim, vicar of St. Stephen’s, Winston-Salem. Sintim has served at St. Stephen’s since 2009 and has accepted a …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Kevin Matthews
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Kevin Matthews, retiring campus minister of St. Mary’s House, Greensboro. Matthews has served at St. Mary’s House since 2006. He …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Katy Campbell
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Katy Campbell, former curate at St. Stephen’s, Durham, where she served since 2023. Katy was been active in the Durham …
Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson to Remain Assistant Bishop of Diocese of North Carolina
The Diocese of North Carolina is delighted to announce that Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson is remaining with the diocese in her role as assistant bishop. “After a prayerful and intentional discernment …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Marion Sprott
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Marion Sprott, rector of The Advocate, Chapel Hill. She has also served as Chair of the Commission on Ministry for …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Paul Castelli
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Paul Castelli, rector of St. Timothy’s, Wilson. Castelli has served as the rector of St. Timothy’s since 2021. He has …
The Rev. Susan Keedy Called as Interim Rector of St. Luke’s, Durham
The Rev. Susan Keedy has accepted a call as interim rector at St. Luke’s, Durham. She most recently served as interim rector at St. Bartholomew’s, Pittsboro, and previously served at …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Juliana Lindenberg
The Diocese of North Carolina welcomes the Rev. Juliana Lindenberg. Lindenberg has accepted a call to be the part-time rector at St. Stephen’s, Erwin. Prior to serving at St. Stephen’s, …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Lee
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Lee, rector time-certain of St. Luke’s, Durham. Lee has served at St. Luke’s since January 2022. Prior to …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces the Rev. Marion Sprott as New Transition Ministry Officer
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Marion Sprott will soon join the staff as the new transition ministry officer. A native of South Carolina, Sprott earned …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Randall Keeney
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Randall Keeney, retiring vicar of St. Barnabas, Greensboro. He has served as the vicar of St. Barnabas since 2006. We …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Audra Abt
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Audra Abt, departing vicar of Holy Spirit, Greensboro, and mission developer and pastor of Abundant Life, Greensboro. Abt has served …
The Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats Called as Co-interim Rectors
The Rev. Stephanie Yancy and the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats have been called as co-interim rectors of Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Yancy and Deats will serve together, sharing a …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Joyce Corbin Allen
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Joyce Corbin Allen, retiring associate rector at Good Shepherd, Raleigh. Allen has served at Good Shepherd since October 2019. Previously, …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Craig Dolack
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Craig Dolack as the rector, time certain, at Calvary, Wadesboro. Dolack most recently served as the rector of St. Luke’s, Hawkinsville, Georgia, in the Diocese …
The Rev. Susan Rebecca ‘Becky’ Michelfelder Called as Vicar of St. Cyprian’s, Oxford
The Rev. Becky Michelfelder has been called as the new vicar of St. Cyprian’s, Oxford. Michelfelder most recently served as the interim rector of Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount. She has …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Erika Takacs as the interim rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro. Takacs most recently served as the rector of the Church of the Atonement, Chicago, in …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Sarah Blaies
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Sarah Blaies, departing vicar of Christ Church, Cleveland. Blaies has served at Christ Church since 2011. We give thanks for …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Fred McKelder Brown
The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Fred McKelder Brown, new rector of St. Bartholomew’s, Pittsboro. Brown most recently served as the rector of St. James, Taos, New Mexico, in the Diocese …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Susan Keedy
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Susan Keedy, departing interim rector of St. Bartholomew’s, Pittsboro. Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Valerie J. Mayo
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Valerie J. Mayo as the new rector of St. Titus’, Durham. She most recently served as the director for beloved community initiatives at the Seminary …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Allen
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Stephanie Allen, departing rector of Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Allen has served as the rector at Nativity since 2011, …
The Rev. Joseph Sroka Accepts Call to St. Andrew’s, Haw River
The Rev. Joseph Sroka has accepted a call to be the vicar of St. Andrew’s, Haw River. Prior to his call to St. Andrew’s, Sroka served ascurate at Church of …
The Rev. Mawethu Ncaca Called to St. John’s, Wake Forest
The Rev. Mawethu Ncaca has been called to St. John’s, Wake Forest, to serve as the associate rector. Ncaca most recently served as a curate in the diocesan Reimagining Curacies …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl, Jr.
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl Jr. departing vicar of St. Michael’s, Raleigh, who has been called to serve as the next rector …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as Rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Morris K. Thompson III as the new rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Thompson most recently served as the rector of the Mediator in Meridian, Mississippi, …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach to Redeemer, Greensboro
The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Michelle Roach as rector time certain of Redeemer, Greensboro. Roach most recently served as the priest-in-charge of Christ Church, Longwood, in the Diocese of Central …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Alicia Alexis, who has completed her call as interim rector at St. Titus, Durham. We wish Alexis Godspeed as she …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Pat Grace, retiring interim rector of Emmanuel, Southern Pines. Grace has also served recently as the interim rector at St. …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Joe Mitchell, departing rector of Good Shepherd, Asheboro, where he has served since 2015. Mitchell has been active in the …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Robert Beauchamp as the new rector of Holy Innocents, Henderson. Beauchamp most recently served at the rector of The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hertford, …
The Rev. Stephen Mazingo Called as Rector of Calvary, Tarboro
The Rev. Stephen Mazingo has been called as the next rector of Calvary, Tarboro. Mazingo most recently served as senior associate of family ministries at St. John’s, Wake Forest and …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker to Christ Church, Charlotte
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Elizabeth Walker as associate rector for young adult and family ministry at Christ Church, Charlotte. Walker is currently a transitional deacon from the Diocese of …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Vincent J. Kopp, retiring rector of St. Stephen’s, Oxford. Kopp has served as the rector of St. Stephen’s, Oxford since …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Katherine Craven Campbell to St. Stephen’s, Durham
The diocese welcomes the Rev. Katherine “Katy” Craven Campbell as the curate at St. Stephen’s, Durham. Campbell recently received her M.Div. from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, after …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dee Shaffer, retiring rector of Calvary, Tarboro. She has served as rector, time-certain, at Calvary since July 2020. Prior to …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of Bishop Scott Anson Benhase
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of Bishop Scott Anson Benhase, who is retiring as vicar of St. Cyprian’s, Oxford. Benhase has served as the vicar of St. Cyprian’s …
Diocese of North Carolina Announces the Rev. Franklin Morales as New Canon Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Franklin Morales will soon join the staff as the new canon missioner for Latino/Hispanic ministries. A native of Venezuela, Morales …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Silides
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Silides, retiring rector of Holy Comforter, Burlington. Silides has served as Holy Comforter’s rector since 2018, and he has …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Rebecca Michelfelder
The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Rebecca Michelfelder, retiring interim rector of Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount. Michelfelder has served as Good Shepherd’s interim rector since October …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Edmund Pickup
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Edmund Pickup, interim rector of St. Paul’s, Monroe. Pickup has served as interim rector of St. Paul’s since May 2022. …
The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Candis Burgess
The Diocese welcomes the Rev. Candis Burgess, who has been called to be the rector of St. Paul’s, Monroe. Burgess has been canonically resident in the diocese for 18 years. …
The Rev. Sarah Ball-Damberg Called as Priest-in-charge of Holy Family, Chapel Hill
The Rev. Sarah E. Ball-Damberg has been called as the priest-in-charge at Church of the Holy Family, Chapel Hill. Ball-Damberg had served as the associate rector at Holy Family since …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. George Greer
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. George Greer, retiring rector of St. Andrew’s, Rocky Mount. Greer has been the rector of St. Andrew’s for 18 years, …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Miriam Saxon
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Miriam Saxon, retiring vicar of St. Andrew’s, Haw River. She served as the vicar of St. Andrew’s for nine years, …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Ray Hanna
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Ray Hanna, retiring vicar of St. Stephen’s, Erwin. The Rev. Hanna has served as the part-time rector of St. Stephen’s …
Diocese Announces the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey as New Canon Missioner for Diocesan Reparations and Restitution Ministry
The Diocese of North Carolina announces today that the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey will soon join the staff as the new canon missioner for diocesan reparations and restitution ministry. Ardrey comes …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French, departing diocesan canon missioner for regional ministry and innovative collaboration. French was elected 13th bishop of …
The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Minstry of the Rev. Dr. Clarke French
The Diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Clarke French. French has served as the rector of Church of the Holy Family, Chapel Hill, since February 2011. …
The Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats Rejoins Diocesan Staff as Interim Canon Missioner for Congregational Vitality
The Diocese of North Carolina is welcoming back to its staff the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats, who will serve as the interim canon missioner for congregational vitality beginning March 21, …
The Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French Elected 13th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina offers congratulations and blessings to the Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French, diocesan canon/missioner for east regional ministry and collaborative innovation, upon the announcement of …
The Rev. Daniel P. Strandlund Called to St. Christopher’s, High Point
The Rev. Daniel P. Strandlund has been called to serve as the part-time vicar of St. Christopher’s, High Point. Strandlund grew up in the Diocese of Alabama and most recently …
Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte Announces the Rev. Emily Parker as New Executive Director
Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte (GMEC) announces the Rev. Emily Parker as their new executive director effective March 1, 2023. Parker’s background as deacon at Christ Church, Charlotte, combined with …
Diocese of North Carolina to Welcome the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson as Assistant Bishop
The Diocese of North Carolina is excited to announce and welcome this fall the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson as the assistant bishop for the Diocese. She joins the diocesan staff …
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