In the event of a charge of clergy misconduct, members of Disciplinary Board must meet to review the matter.
In December 2025, the Grants Committee awarded grants to St. Luke’s Food Pantry (Portland) $5,000 and St. George’s Community Outreach program (Sanford), $5,000. This is in addition to the $33,200 in awards made in the...
All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese. Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these. An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.
The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...
