Incoming Permission Form

Any time a priest, deacon, sister, spiritual director (for retreats) or speaker not affiliated with the Diocese of Fargo gives a presentation or assists at a retreat on Church property or on behalf of the Church in the Diocese of Fargo, the “Speaker/Clergy etc. Permission Form” must be completed and submitted to the Chancellor’s Office. The requesting organization must also make sure that a background check is completed for all lay speakers.

• Request Form for Incoming Speakers/Clergy etc. (PDF)  Online Form
• The Authorization for Background Check form is available on the Human Resources page.

Clergy Ministering in the Diocese of Fargo

If a cleric from outside the Diocese of Fargo will be doing ministry while in the Diocese of Fargo, he needs to submit a Testimonial of Good Standing from their diocese or religious congregation.

• A sample Testimonial of Good Standing is available on the Vicar General page.