Staff

BROTHER ZACH CLEMENT (Brother in Charge at Chapel)

Br. Zach is a Novice member in the Anglican Order of St. Patrick, working toward being Professed member. For those not familiar with the process, it takes several years of weekly studies in monasticism and Anglicanism, along with daily prayers, leading a Christian life and ministry work in the community. This is not an easy path but develops the person with a deeper walk in Christ. What kind of leader are you looking for?

Br. Zach came into Anglicism and the Order after being a Pastor in Church of Christ. So, he already has experience as a Pastor leading a church. His homiletics skills are excellent, and you will enjoy his sermons. Many new church plants, especially in the Anglican world do not have an experience pastor with pastoral experience guiding a parish and providing care to the souls of a congregation. Celtic Cross is very lucky to have an experienced leader.

Since, Br. Zach was already a Pastor, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries. Just finished his certificate in Anglican Studies from Latimer Theological Institute. Also, currently working on his Master of Arts in Theology, Ministry and Mission as well from Latimer Theological Institute. Br. Zach will be ordained to the Deaconate in September of 2026. 

Currently Br. Zach works full time as a Chaplain for Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. Which is a Christian drug recovery program. Part of his duties as Chaplain includes pastoral counseling and Biblical studies / classes to those participating in the program. As you can see, Br. Zach has extensive ministry experience and brings a lot to Celtic Cross Anglican Chapel.

Father Patrick Rodgers (Priest in Charge at Chapel)

Fr. Patrick is Dean of The Anglican Order of St. Patrick and a Priest in the United Episcopal Church North America. He has been in ordained ministry for 15 years. Fr. Patrick is located in Virginia and provides oversight to Celtic Cross Anglican Chapel.

With years of experience leading youth and men's groups, he decided to pursue ordination to enhance these ministry experiences for participants. With blending his love for God and the outdoors has led to a unique combination to help people reach God and their purpose in life.

Fr. Patrick has over 12 years’ experience working with individuals who have drug addictions. His expertise is mostly in the early stages of taking the steps needed for recovery. Which involves working with the family doing interventions and helping an individual enroll in a Life Challenge Program.

He also has experience in planting churches and church growth; he can help your group reach it's dream of planting an Anglican church. Father Patrick teaches the "The Irish Way" of doing church. Following after the methods of St. Patrick or the Celtic way of doing church. It is all about connecting as a community in friendship and fellowship. Learning to commune with God through nature and being at rest. Being involved in church and a small group. Growing into some type of ministry. But most importantly, serving others in the community.

Fr. Patrick is a Partner in Rodgers Precast Consulting. He has a Bachelors of Science in Business, Masters of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Theology, Ministry, and Mission, Honorary Masters of Arts in Ministry, 400 hours of Clinical Pastoral Education - Chaplain. Is a Professor at Latimer Theological Institute for 5 years mostly teaching New Testament and Anglican courses.