1200 Memorial Drive Crookston MN 56716 218-281-4533
PERMISSION TO MINISTER FOR A VISITING CLERIC
Clerics from other dioceses are welcome in the Diocese of Crookston. Prior to the beginning of their ministry here, whether it is a single event (i.e. to witness the marriage of a friend or relative) or a lengthy substitution, they must be given permission for their ministry by the Bishop of Crookston.
The following is the procedure to request permission to minister in the Diocese of Crookston. In order to allow for the time necessary to fulfill the requirements of this policy, and if at all possible, the visiting cleric should make his request for permission to minister one month prior to the ministry.
The following is the procedure to request permission to minister in the Diocese of Crookston. In order to allow for the time necessary to fulfill the requirements of this policy, and if at all possible, the visiting cleric should make his request for permission to minister one month prior to the ministry.
Note: in the exercise of some ministries, as in a visiting cleric witnessing a marriage, the pastor must still give his delegation.
Permission for simple concelebration can also be given at the discretion of the pastor.
Procedure
Permission for simple concelebration can also be given at the discretion of the pastor.
Procedure
1. Complete the online Permission to Minister Request: http://crookston.nwcdev.com/SafeEnviromentCertification/Consent.aspx
2. The chancery will
A. request a testimonial from the bishop/superior of the place of incardination of the cleric;
B. permission to minister will be offered or denied to the cleric in writing, with a copy of the
letter being forwarded to the pastor;
C. approval for ministry in the Diocese of Crookston will be for a specified period of time, to
be determined in the letter of approval, for up to one year.
2. The chancery will
A. request a testimonial from the bishop/superior of the place of incardination of the cleric;
B. permission to minister will be offered or denied to the cleric in writing, with a copy of the
letter being forwarded to the pastor;
C. approval for ministry in the Diocese of Crookston will be for a specified period of time, to
be determined in the letter of approval, for up to one year.
Please contact Executive Secretary Bonnie Sullivan with any questions.
Phone: 218-281-4533, ext. 416
Email: bsullivan@crookston.org
Phone: 218-281-4533, ext. 416
Email: bsullivan@crookston.org