Church terminology

Assistant curate

Official diocesan definition

Similar to an associate priest, the assistant curate assists the incumbent (see definition). However, an assistant curate is a cleric in the first two years of ordained ministry who is in training before an incumbency or appointment as priest-in-charge.

Source

Definitions are based on the Church Terminology glossary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Last verified 2026-08-05.

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