Diocesan Policies

Since March 2003, various diocesan policies have been drafted, discussed, and formally agreed by Bishop Michael after consulting the Council of Priests and others. All of these policies are now part of the 'custom' of the Diocese of East Anglia, to be observed in every parish and community.  Each policy will be reviewed every few years by the Council of Priests. Please see Bishop Michael's Foreword for more details.




Bishops Foreword pdf/ Word
The Dean and the Deanery pdf/ Word
Bishop's Visitation of Parishes pdf/ Word
Parish Structures for Lay Participation pdf/ Word
Background materials underpinning the Policy on Parish Structures pdf/ Word
Diocesan Financial Structures pdf/ Word
Parish Financial Procedures pdf/ Word
Clustering and Merging Parishes pdf/ Word
Redundant Churches pdf/ Word
Adult Religious Formation and Education pdf/ Word
Welfare of Priests pdf / Word
Sabbatical Leave for Priests pdf/ Word
Ongoing Formation of Priests pdf/ Word
Deacons pdf/ Word
Provision of Cars for Diocesan Priests pdf/ Word
Supply Priests and Visiting Clergy from inside England and Wales pdf/ Word
Supply Priests and Visiting Clergy
from outside England & Wales
pdf/ Word
Welcoming Visiting Priests pdf/ Word
Incardination pdf/ Word
People with disabilities pdf/ Word
Complaints against diocesan staff pdf/ Word
Volunteer Agreement pdf/ Word
Health and Safety pdf/ Word
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults pdf/ Word
Ethical Investment pdf/ Word
Equal Opportunities pdf/ Word
Confirmation Norms pdf/ Word
Policies from Diocesan Pastoral Plan pdf/ Word