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. 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. She earned her B.A. and M.Div. at Sewanee, University of the South. Welco...

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. Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant E...

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 2012. Prior to her call to Holy Family, she was the vicar of T...

The Rev. Sarah Ball-Damberg Called as Priest-in-charge of Holy Family, Chapel Hill

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, has been active in the life of Rocky Mount and it's convocation, and served...

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, and she previously served as assistant rector at Good Shepherd, Raleigh. Saxon ...

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 since 2021. Previously, he served as the rector of Trinity, Mount Airy. ...

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 of New Jersey in January, and she...

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. Additionally, he has been active in the life of the Diocese serving as the ch...

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 her election as the 13th b...