Ordained in 1996, the Rev. Jerome “Jay” Cayangyang is a Navy Reserve chaplain with almost 35 years of service and currently also serves as rector and dean of Bishop Seabury Anglican Church, Pro-Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word. He has served numerous active duty and reserve assignments including two combat deployments to Iraq.  In addition to his parish duties, he currently serves as the Deputy Chaplain of the Marine Corps for Reserve Matters. Cayangyang and his wife, Linda, live in Connecticut and have five adult children. “I’m deeply humbled by this opportunity,” Cayangyang said. “I am truly grateful for all of my ministry to this point: the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy, Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, and Bishop Seabury Church.  I am grateful for their love and friendship. The Lord used my time in those ministries to prepare me for this new role as a bishop. And finally, I am so thankful for my family and their partnership in the ministry.”