Welcome to Confessing Anglicans Church
Dioceses and Presbyteries
Structure, Regional Organization, and Pastoral Scope
1. Diocesan Structure
A diocese is the primary territorial and pastoral unit of the Church, entrusted to the care of a bishop, who serves as chief pastor, teacher, and sacramental minister. Rooted in apostolic practice, the diocese represents the local expression of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. Each diocese exists not merely as an administrative entity, but as a living communion gathered around:
- The proclamation of the Word
- The celebration of the Sacraments
- Apostolic oversight exercised by the bishop
2. Bishops and National Oversight
At present, episcopal ministry across India is exercised by:
- 5 Bishops, serving collaboratively in apostolic oversight
- Providing sacramental leadership, ordination, teaching, and governance
- Maintaining unity across dioceses and regions
Forthcoming Episcopal Consecrations
Looking toward the future growth of the Church:
- 7 additional Bishops are presently in line to be consecrated
- These consecrations are planned to take place during the 2026 Synod
- This expansion reflects both pastoral necessity and the Church’s continued commitment to apostolic order, mission, and responsible oversight
The planned consecrations will strengthen regional leadership, support clergy and congregations, and enhance coordinated ministry across India.
4. Presbyteries and the Presbyterate
A presbytery (or presbyterate) is the collective body of presbyters (priests) who serve in communion with their bishop. Presbyteries extend episcopal ministry into local parishes and mission contexts.
Current Structure
- 24 Presbyteries across India
- Each presbytery supports:
- Parish and mission leadership
- Sacramental ministry
- Clergy formation and mutual accountability
- Pastoral care and fellowship
Presbyters exercise their ministry under episcopal authority and within collegial communion, preserving both unity and local pastoral presence.
5. Churches and Pastoral Reach
The Church’s current pastoral and missional presence includes:
- More than 3,000 churches across India
- Serving urban, rural, and mission communities
Ministering across diverse linguistic, cultural, and social contexts
This wide network reflects a commitment to accessible worship, evangelism, discipleship, and pastoral care, grounded in apostolic faith and lived local witness.
6. Unity of Ministry and Mission
Together, dioceses, regions, bishops, presbyteries, and local churches form an integrated ecclesial body characterized by:
- Apostolic continuity
- Shared episcopal leadership
- Regional sensitivity
- National unity
- Ecumenical openness.
This structure enables the Church to remain faithful to its historic foundations while actively responding to the pastoral and missionary needs of contemporary India.
Announcement International Anglican Synod
he Confessing Anglican Church announces that registration is now open for the International Anglican Synod.
This Synod will bring together bishops, clergy, theologians, and lay leaders from across the Anglican and wider Christian tradition for prayer, theological reflection, fellowship, and dialogue on the mission of the Church in today’s world.
The date and venue will be announced soon.
All those interested in participating are encouraged to register in advance.