[2][3] He graduated from Trinity College in 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts, then earned a master of divinity from the General Theological Seminary in 1958.
The Episcopal Foundation was established and two programs were begun to help Cuban Episcopalians: Partners in Mission and Companion Diocese relationships.
Christian Healing Ministries, created by Doctors Francis and Judith MacNutt in 1981, was embraced by Bishop Cerveny and relocated to Jacksonville, where their international outreach gave hope and comfort to people throughout the world.
In 1992, he retired as bishop and joined the Church Pension Group (CPG) in New York City as executive vice president.
[6] Bishop Cerveny returned to Jacksonville in 1999[7][8] and served as clerical trustee of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund from 1998[9] until the organization's rules required that he retire at age 70.