Canon to the Ordinary The Rev. Canon William J. Spaid 269.381.2710, x11

What is a Canon to the Ordinary?

I serve as chief pastoral assistant to the Bishop.  Along with providing counsel and support to the Bishop, I work with parishes, clergy, wardens and vestries especially in times of conflict, crisis or transition. I serve, at the Bishop’s request, as pastor to clergy and their families including our retired clergy families.  I manage the clergy licensing process, and work as staff liaison to the Commission on Ministry and monitor the ordination process files providing a personal link to our postulants and candidates for ordination.  I am also the staff liaison to the Ecclesiastical Court and assist the Bishop, with the support of the chancellor, in the management of misconduct cases.

I work with the Bishop and staff to plan diocesan liturgies such as Convention Eucharist, Confirmations, and Chrism Mass.  I preach and teach on the Bishop’s behalf, and generally work to support the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Western Michigan.