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INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF BISHOP JEROME (JAY) R. CAYANGYANG

As the Second Bishop of the 

Special Jurisdiction for the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy

 

Saturday, February 14, 2026

All Saints Church, Woodbridge, VA

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Join us for a historic occasion as Bishop Jerome (Jay) R. Cayangyang is installed as the second bishop of the Special Jurisdiction for the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). This ceremony celebrates his leadership in supporting chaplains and armed forces personnel with spiritual guidance.

 

The event will feature the Dean of the ACNA, Bishop Julian Dobbs, presiding, along with numerous other bishops and US Government representatives.

Our Bishop

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The Right Reverend Jerome (Jay) R. Cayangyang
 
Bishop, Special Jurisdiction for the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy
Bishop Cayangyang previously served as Suffragan Bishop of the Special Jurisdiction. He currently serves as Deputy Chaplain of the Marine Corps for Reserve Matters, and most recently served as the Rector of Bishop Seabury Anglican Church in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. Bishop Cayangyang has more than 35 years of active and reserve military service, including two combat deployments to Iraq.

Event Schedule

Saturday, February 14, 2026

  • 9:00 AM: Guest Arrival

 

  • 9:15 AM: Vesting

 

  • 10:00 AM: Ceremony Begins

    • Welcome Address

    • Installation Rite

    • Sermon and Blessings

Invited Special Guests Include:

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- ACNA Chaplains and their families

- Dean of the Anglican Church in North America

- Bishops from ACNA Dioceses

- US Government representatives from military and chaplaincy services

- Academic Leaders from Seminary Institutions

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Attendance is open.  Please RSVP to let us prepare for you and secure your spot.

Event Location


All Saints Church
14851 Gideon Dr. 
Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Directions: Google Maps

Parking: Ample on-site parking available

For more information contact the ACNA Chaplains office at Events@acnachaplains.org or (904) 885-6478

ABOUT US

The Special Jurisdiction for the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy of the Anglican Church in North America is the official home for ACNA-endorsed Chaplains. The ACNA has two official Chaplain Endorsers registered with the Armed Forces Chaplains Board:  Bishop David Bena (Diocese of the Living Word). The ACNA Chaplains are led by the Right Reverend Jerome (Jay) R. Cayangyang, Captain, Chaplain Corps, United States Navy, as the Second Bishop of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy.  The Reformed Episcopal Church is a founding “sub-jurisdiction” of the Anglican Church in North America and has its own ecclesiastical endorser for all chaplains who are canonically resident with the Reformed Episcopal Church. 

ADDRESS

PROVINCIAL OFFICE
P.O. Box 447
Ambridge, PA 15003

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ARCHBISHOP’S OFFICE
440 Whilden St.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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Email: Chaplains@acna.org

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