Supply Clergy and Rates

Updated May 23, 2024

Are you a priest open to supply work? Send an email to communications@dioceseofnj.org requesting to be added to the list.

Requests for a supply priest can be made by filling out the form found here.

The 2024 IRS mileage rate is reimbursable at $0.67 per mile. (Supply priests are responsible for informing the church in advance of reimbursable tolls and mileage.)

Supply Rates: Please note that these are “minimum rates” but there is room for negotiation with the church when a Saturday Service is included. Congregations are expected to pay the priest no later than conclusion of final service that day.

 Minimum rates as of January 1, 2024 

Mileage: $0.67
$225—one service
$325—two services
$425—three services
$120—weekday rates 
$325 for each service of Holy Week Triduum of services ($325 for each day’s service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, including Easter Eve/Great Vigil service, while Easter Day services follow regular Sunday rates)
$430-650 negotiable for a wedding including preparation and rehearsal
$360 for a funeral including planning

The calculation of such fees results in at least an hourly minimum of $40. Other current stipulations and mileage rates continue to apply for supply clergy.

1. • Congregation is responsible for toll costs and mileage provided by the Supply priest. 
   • Congregation expected to pay cleric no later than conclusion of final service that day. 
   • Cleric and congregation may negotiate for additional pastoral or educational responsibilities with commensurate compensation 
   • These rates are for consecutive services on the same day, i.e. not Saturday and Sunday morning, or Sunday morning and Sunday evening.