Supply Clergy Rates
Updated March 13, 2026
Requests for a supply priest can be made by filling out the form found here.
The 2026 IRS mileage rate is reimbursable at 72.5 cents per mile. The rates apply to electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. (Supply priests are responsible for informing the church in advance of reimbursable tolls and mileage.)
Supply Rates: Please note that these are “minimum rates,” but there is room for negotiation with the church when a Saturday Service is included. Congregations are expected to pay the priest no later than the conclusion of the final service that day.
Minimum rates as of January 1, 2026
Mileage: 72.5 cents per mile
$275—one service
$355—two services
$435—three services
$125—weekday rates
$325 for each service of Holy Week Triduum of services ($325 for each day’s service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, including Easter Eve/Great Vigil service, while Easter Day services follow regular Sunday rates)
$430-650 negotiable for a wedding, including preparation and rehearsal
$360 for a funeral, including planning
The calculation of such fees results in at least an hourly minimum of $40. Other current stipulations and mileage rates continue to apply for supply clergy.
- The congregation is responsible for toll costs and mileage provided by the Supply priest.
- The congregation expected to pay the cleric no later than the conclusion of the final service that day.
- Cleric and congregation may negotiate for additional pastoral or educational responsibilities with commensurate compensation
- These rates are for consecutive services on the same day, i.e. not Saturday and Sunday morning, or Sunday morning and Sunday evening.
The Diocese of New Jersey Supply Priests
All canonically resident or licensed priests in the Diocese of New Jersey are welcome to join the supply priests list by contacting communications@njdioces.wwwmi3-sr14.supercp.com.