Letter of Good Standing

- Letter of Good Standing and Testimonial of Suitability (PDF)
*Alternatively, visiting priest/religious may fill out the online version of the Letter of Good Standing and Testimonial of Suitability below
Visiting Priests / Religious

Diocesan Clergy from outside the Diocese of Superior, who will be engaging in public active ministry in any parish, institution, or other part of the diocese, require prior permission of the Diocesan Bishop to undertake that ministry. Permission will only be granted if satisfactory written confirmation is given to the chancery from the visitng priest's own Bishop/Chancery that he is a cleric in good standing and that there are no concerns, allegations or criminal convictions relating to any sexual misconduct with children or adults at risk.

Religious Men (ordained or non-ordained) and Religious Women, who will be engaging in public active ministry in any parish, institution, or other part of the Diocese may do so with the permission of their Congregational Leader provided that they are attached to a Province whose territory includes all or part of the territory of the Diocese of Superior. Permission will only be granted if the Congregational Leader is satisfied that the individual is in good standing and that there are no concerns, allegations or criminal convictions relating to any sexual misconduct with children or adults at risk.
Online request form
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- To all priests and deacons:
  
  In order to practice or exercise your ministry outside of the Diocese of Superior WI, a Letter of Good Standing/Testimonial of Suitability for Ordained Ministry is required prior to the event. This is a policy in all dioceses. The letter is sent from the Diocese of Superior office to the other diocesan office, where the event which you have been requested to serve in, is located. This completed form is sent to:
  
  Peggy Schoenfuss, Chancellor of the Diocese of Superior
  (by one of the following methods)
  Online form on the website (this form)
  Fax: (715) 395-3149
  Email: [email protected]
  Mail: Diocese of Superior / attn. Peggy Schoenfuss / PO Box 969 / Superior, WI 54880
  
  Please send in a timely fashion in order to allow for reviewing of the files and for perparing the proper documentation. Thank you!
- Name of Priest or Deacon Requesting the Letter REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Explanation of Event REQUIRED
  i.e. Baptism, Wedding, retreat, etc. - include your role in the event
  Please fill out this field.
- Date(s) of Event REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- If Baptist, Wedding or Funeral - please give name of individuals Please enter valid data.
- Church/Location Name, Address, City, State, Zip where the event is taking place REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Pastor's/Clergy Name either at the Church or person inviting you to minister REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Email of Pastor/Clergy either at the Church or person inviting you to minister REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Name of Diocese where the event is taking place REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Name & email of anyone else needing a copy of this letter Please enter valid data.
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