Congregational Development Resources

The Rev. Canon Doris Westfall

Canon to the Ordinary
314-231-1220, ext. 1377 |

The Rev. Doris Westfall became Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Missouri in 2019. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with minors in Sociology and Theology from Valparaiso University. She earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from St. Louis University and a Master of Divinity degree from the University of the South. The Rev. Canon Doris is certified by the Interim Ministry Network in Transitional Ministry and has completed work in Appreciative Transitional Ministry. Before becoming a priest, she was Director of Services for the St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired. She is married to David Westfall and has three grown sons, two Teddy Roosevelt terriers and three cats. When she is not busy visiting parishes, she is dreaming of visiting Scotland!

The Rev. Canon Doris' duties include:

• Parish search process
• Updating clergy and lay professional resumes and OTM profiles
• Diocesan Convention planning
• Diocesan Constitutions and Canons
• Title IV (ecclesiastical discipline)
• Diocesan Programs
• Clergy days and retreats
• Standing Committee

To schedule an appointment with the Rev. Canon Doris Westfall, please contact Jillian Smith in the Bishop's Office.