1:45pm - All clergy and processing wardens (you don’t need to bring your ‘wands’) are to be robed and congregating in the ambulatory for procession no later than this time. The processional order is below. Note that if you are supporting an ordinand, you are walking in with them at the invitation of the kai karanga when the service begins.

2pm - The ordination service begins.

Refreshments will be service after the service.

Clergy and Wardens will be seated in the Chancel. Archdeacons will be in the two back rows of the choir stalls.

If anyone would like seating for those with disabilities or for wheelchair spaces to be reserved, please email the Cathedral on admin@wellingtoncathedral.org.nz so sufficient seating can be arranged.

Please see the attached map with parking options close to the Cathedral. If you would like to request a disability or elderly car park near the Cathedral entrance, or if your parish is bringing buses, please email the Cathedral on admin@wellingtoncathedral.org.nz or ring the Cathedral staff on 04 472 0286. 

For both space and environmental reasons we encourage you to carpool or use public transport.

Please be aware that the Thorndon Farmers' Market takes place Every Saturday Morning from 8.30am to 12.30pm in the Hill St carpark of Cathedral of St Paul, Thorndon, Wellington.

• Cathedral Parking map.

A reminder that all active clergy who hold a Covenant are expected to attend in support of their fellow clergy. All PTO, PTM and retired clergy are welcome to attend.

Please wear an alb and red stole.

You are only required to robe and process for the ordination part of the service. Robing areas are as follows:

• Diocesan and visiting Clergy, and Wardens (if robing) – robe in the Byan Davis Room

• Lay Canons: robes are in top Vestry by High Altar, Molesworth Street side.

• Archdeacons, Clerical Canons and Bishops - robe in the Dean's Vestry.

• Ordinands – Lady Chapel

Processional Order

1. Choir

2. O+O

3. Verger

4. Lay Ministers & Visiting Clergy

5. Cathedral Clergy

6. Cathedral Canons

7. Warden

8. Archdeacons

9. The Dean and Bishop’s Chaplain

10. The Bishops

This service is going to be large! For this reason during the ordination itself we are limiting the number of clergy who come forward to lay hands on candidates.

Of course you are very welcome to remain in your places and extend your hands, and form a human chain too.