Supply Clergy and Rates

Updated May 23, 2024

Are you a priest open to supply work? Send an email to [email protected] 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.

The Diocese of New Jersey Supply Priests

All priests who are canonically resident or licensed in the Diocese of New Jersey are welcome to join the supply priests list by contacting [email protected].