REQUESTS FOR THE BISHOPS' OFFICE
Please follow the instructions for submitting each request and completing each form. Pay special attention to the submission deadlines clearly for each request.
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Dawkins, executive assistant to Bishop Sam Rodman, or Patricia Sarazen, executive assistant to Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson.
CONTACTS & LEADERSHIP
Elizabeth Dawkins
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Elizabeth Dawkins
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
919-600-5301
EMAIL
A native North Carolinian, Elizabeth was born in Raleigh and is a lifelong Episcopalian. Prior to joining the diocesan staff as executive assistant to the bishop diocesan, she enjoyed 15 years on staff at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh.
Elizabeth enjoys spending time with family, gardening and joining friends to see any play at the DPAC. Her addiction to modern fiction and classic literature, with a particular weakness for John Donne, is just the lingering after effect of having received an MA in English Languages and Literature from NCSU.
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
The bishops gladly will consider writing letters of endorsement or recommendation. Please send to the bishops and their executive assistants complete information about the grant, scholarship, organization, etc, for which you need the letter. This information must arrive to the bishops’ office no later than 10 business days prior to the due date. In order to expedite your request, please include a draft letter of endorsement.
Letters of Good Standing and Permissions to Officiate
Please give at least two weeks notice when requesting letters of good standing or permission to officiate in the diocese. Initiate your request by contacting Elizabeth Dawkins.
FORMS
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11/12/25
To Solemnize a Marriage after Divorce or Annulment, the petition must be submitted 45 days in advance of the proposed wedding date.
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11/12/25
All non-canonically resident priests are licensed to serve in the Diocese of North Carolina for ONE year only and currently are responsible for renewing the license by contacting the bishop and reporting their activities.
