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Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey

Retired Clergy & Spouses

The ministry to the retired clergy, their spouses and the widows/ers of clergy is a ministry of our diocese of fellowship, mutual support and caring for the more than 125 clergy and their families who have served the Diocese of New Jersey. Many still live in the diocese but many are also living in other states as near as Delaware and eastern Pennsylvania and as far as Florida and the New England states. Additionally, this ministry includes clergy, spouses and widows/ers from other dioceses who have retired to New Jersey and are living in the Diocese of New Jersey—almost 250 persons in all according to the national Episcopal Church.

The retired clergy, spouses and widows/ers gather four times a year, usually on the Wednesdays of the four seasonally Ember Days, for a luncheon and a program in the Bishop Matthews Conference Room at the Diocesan House in Trenton. Coordinating the luncheons and ministering to the retired clergy and their families is the Diocesan Chaplain to the Retired Clergy, The Rev. Robert Legnani. He is assisted by Convocational Chaplains for the eight convocations of the diocese including:

Lee and Nancy Powers       Atlantic Convocation

                        Burlington Convocation

Patrick and Diane Close     Camden Convocation

Mark Van Sant                     Monmouth Convocation

Position open                       Northern Convocation

Karin Mitchell                      Trenton Convocation

Ann Holt                                Watchung Convocation

                     Woodbury Convocation

A publication of the Church Pension Group describes the ministry to the retired clergy, spouses and surviving spouses as “Caring for our Treasures.” We are proud that this ministry receives the full interest and support of the Episcopal Church and our own Bishop Chip Stokes.

For more information, please contact The Rev. Robert Legnani.

Documents

Retirement Reflections Newsletter

Links

CPG’s Guide for Newly Retired Clergy

Mental Health Support from Cigna

About CPG’s Pension Plans

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    • Our Bishop
    • Our Staff
    • Campus Ministers
    • Welcome!
    • History
    • Archives
  • Churches
  • Ministries
    • African Descent
    • Hispanic Ministries
    • Haitian
    • Justice
      • Anti-Racism
        • Anti-Racism
        • Anti-racism Training 2025
      • Racial Reconciliation
      • Care of Creation
      • LGBTQ+IA
      • Reparations Commission
      • Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE)
      • Episcopal Community Services
    • Global Ministries
      • Global Goals Task Force
      • Companion Dioceses
    • Service
      • Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
      • United Thank Offering (UTO)
      • Mental & Spiritual Health
  • Resources
    • Administrative Resources
    • Commissions & Committees
    • Commission on Black Ministry
    • Discernment
      • Discernment
      • The Stevenson School for Ministry
    • Formation
    • Youth Ministries
    • Liturgy & Music
    • Congregational Vitality & Support
    • Retired Clergy & Spouses
    • Transition Ministry
    • Project Resource
  • Governance
    • Constitution and Canons
    • 242nd Diocesan Convention
    • Human Resources
    • Financial Resources
    • Board of Consultation
    • Board of Missions
    • Safe Church
    • Clergy Misconduct and Discipline
  • News/Events
    • Calendar
    • Proclaiming Resurrection: Good News in the Garden State
    • Communications
  • Contact Us
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