An Anglican parish is usually led day to day by a priest — often called a vicar, rector, or priest-in-charge — who is ordained by a bishop and responsible for the sacraments, preaching, and pastoral care of the congregation.
Above parish level, a group of parishes forms a diocese, overseen by a bishop, who ordains clergy, confirms believers, and represents the diocese in wider councils. Dioceses are grouped into a province, led by a senior bishop or archbishop.
Alongside ordained leadership, most parishes rely heavily on lay leadership: churchwardens, parish council or vestry members, licensed readers, and volunteers who lead much of a parish's day-to-day ministry, administration, and outreach. Full details of local leadership roles and current office-holders for this council will be added here.