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Archdiocese of Washington 1 Archdiocese of Washington Mailing Address: P.O. Box 29260 Washington, D.C. 20017-0260 Delivery Address: 5001 Eastern Avenue Hyattsville, Maryland 20782-3447 Phone: (301) 853-4500 Website: www.adw.org Connect with the archdiocese on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adw.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/washarchdiocese Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washarchdiocese YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/washarchdiocese Updated: June 18, 2019 2 Diocesan Officials Archbishop of Washington Most Rev. Wilton D. Gregory (301) 853-4500 Auxiliary Bishops-Vicars General Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville (301) 853-4566 Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr. (301) 853-4563 Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher (301) 853-4577 Archbishop Emeritus of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl (301) 853-4500 Auxiliary Bishop, Retired Most Rev. Francisco González, S.F. (301) 853-4566 Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli (301) 853-4571 Chancellor/General Counsel Kim Viti Fiorentino, Esq. (301) 853-4495 Chief Financial Officer Eric Simontis (301) 853-5365 Executive Secretary of the Curia Terence J. Farrell (301) 853-4507 Judicial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Kevin T. Hart (301) 853-4536 Secretary for Ministerial Leadership and Vicar for Clergy Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher (301) 853-4577 Secretary for Communications Edward McFadden (301) 853-5372 Updated: June 18, 2019 3 Consultative Groups Council of Priests Chairman: Most Rev. Wilton D. Gregory Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville Rev. LeRoy J. Fangmeyer Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr. Rev. Kenneth J. Gill Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher Rev. Scott R. Hahn Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli Rev. W. Paul Hill Rev. Msgr. Salvatore A. Criscuolo Rev. Raymond H. Moore Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Pope Rev. Kevin J. Regan Rev. Msgr. Donald S. Essex Rev. Raymond F. Schmidt Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Rev. James M. Stack Rev. Ismael N. Ayala Rev. Walter J. Tappe Rev. Joseph A. Calis Rev. Mark D. Knestout Rev. Charles A. Cortinovis Rev. David M. Fitz-Patrick Rev. John J. Dillon Rev. Lawrence A. Young College of Consultors Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville Rev. Msgr. Donald S. Essex Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr. Rev. Scott R. Hahn Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher Rev. David M. Fitz-Patrick Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli Rev. Mark D. Knestout Rev. Msgr. James D. Watkins Rev. William E. Foley Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Council of Deans Chairman: Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr. Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Pope Rev. Msgr. Eddie L. Tolentino Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson Rev. John H. Kennealy Rev. Raymond H. Moore Rev. Scott R. Hahn Rev. Kevin C. Kennedy Rev. Thomas G. LaHood Rev. Msgr. Robert G. Amey Rev. Rory T. Conley Rev. LeRoy J. Fangmeyer Rev. David W. Beaubien Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Rev. Msgr. Michael Wilson Updated: June 18, 2019 4 Clergy Personnel Board Chairman: Most Rev. Wilton D. Gregory Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville Rev. Mark D. Knestout Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr. Rev. Anthony E. Lickteig Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher Rev. Msgr. Eddie L. Tolentino Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli Rev. Agustin Mateo-Ayala Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson Rev. Msgr. Robert G. Amey Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Mellone Rev. John H. Kennealy Rev. Rory T. Conley Rev. William H. Gurnee Child Protection and Safe Environment Advisory Board Chairman: Eileen Dombo, Ph.D., LICSW Rev. Msgr. William J. English J. Thomas Manger Anne Hoffman Michael Nugent Archdiocesan Board of Education President: Patricia Reimer Rev. David M. Fitz-Patrick Lila Hofmeister Rev. Rory T. Conley Christopher Kelly Rev. Samuel C. Giese Arthur Linder Rev. John Kennealy Jeffrey Palumbo Ayelework Awoke Lila Ridgell Hofmeister Glenn Benjamin Susan Sheehan Greg Cooksey Steve Showalter Michael Donahue Sharie Wood Ed Farley Patricia Young Thomas Gletner Finance Council W. Shepherdson Abell J. Paul McNamara Carol G. Bates William J. Shaw George P. Clancy, Jr Dr. Enrique Segura Raul Fernandez Joan Conley Sr. Carol Keehan, DC John Michael Kelly Archdiocesan Office Members: Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli Eric Simontis Rev. Msgr. John J. Enzler Jennifer Case Kim Viti Fiorentino, Esq. Updated: June 18, 2019 5 Pastoral Council President: Most Rev. Wilton D. Gregory Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli Joseph Garcia Marysanta Bigony Regina Bowman-Goldring Richard Browne Cyprian Jenifer Chuong Cao Marta Leon-Monzón Diana Brown Susan Nottingham Alicia Church Carlos Pla Sean Francia Carolyn Wilson Priests’ Retirement Board Chairman: Rev. Frederick J. Close Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Ranieri Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli Rev. David G. Wells Rev. Msgr. William J. English Rev. Saverio T. Vitturino Rev. Francisco E. Aguirre Kim Viti Fiorentino, Esq. Rev. C. Gregory Butta Rev. Mark F. Hughes Updated: June 18, 2019 6 Archdiocesan Offices Archbishop, Office of the (301) 853-4500 [email protected] Archbishop of Washington Most Rev. Wilton D. Gregory Priest Secretary Rev. Conrad T. Murphy Executive Assistant Deirdre Schmutz Auxiliary Bishops Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville (301) 853-4566 Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr. (301) 853-4563 Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher (301) 853-4577 Archbishop Emeritus, Office of (301) 853-4500 Archbishop Emeritus Cardinal Donald Wuerl Priest Secretary Rev. Daniele Rebeggiani Auxiliary Bishop, Retired Most Rev. Francisco González, S.F. (301) 853-4566 Archives (301) 853-5316 [email protected] Director Stephanie Jacobe, Ph.D. Canonical Services, Office of (301) 853-5325 (Also see Tribunal) (301) 853-7674 - fax Grants marriage dispensations, approves files to be sent to other dioceses and assists with canonical questions that arise in parishes or agencies of the archdiocese. Episcopal Vicar for Canonical Services Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli, J.D., and Moderator of the Curia J.C.L., S.T.L. Updated: June 18, 2019 7 Cardinal O’Boyle Residence (202) 269-7810 Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership (202) 269-7816 - fax 1150 Varnum Street, NE P.O. Box 29206 Washington, D.C. 20017 Residence for elderly retired priests who are fully independent in their daily activities. Director Rev. C. Gregory Butta Carroll Media Company (202) 281-2410 Secretariat for Communications (202) 281-2408 - fax P.O. Box 4464 Washington, DC 20017 Publishes the Catholic Standard, the official archdiocesan newspaper, and El Pregonero, the metro area’s oldest Spanish-language newspaper, as well as their websites. (See separate listings for the publications.) President Edward McFadden Board of Directors Jennifer Case Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli Catechesis, Office for Secretariat for Catholic Education Provide service and leadership to parish religious education programs and Catholic schools, puts adults, youth and children in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ through lifelong catechesis for discipleship in and through the Catholic Church. Director for Catechesis Sara Blauvelt (301) 853-5368 [email protected] Coordinator for Children’s Catechesis and Curriculum Doug Lawrence (301) 853-5385 [email protected] Coordinator for Adult Formation and Hispanic Catechesis Kately Javier (301) 853-5364 [email protected] Updated: June 18, 2019 8 Catholic Charities (see section for Social and Community Services) Catholic Schools, Office of (301) 853-4518 P.O. Box 4464 (301) 853-7670 - fax Washington, DC 20017 Provides leadership and service to the Catholic schools, including elementary schools, high schools, early childhood, and special programs. Superintendent of Schools William Ryan (301) 853-4508 Associate Superintendent for Strategic Planning and Operations Kelly Branaman (301) 853-4553 [email protected] Associate Superintendent for Academics and Leadership Wendy Anderson 301-853-4588 [email protected] Assistant Superintendent for Advancement and Enrollment Management Wendi Williams (301) 853-4531 [email protected] Assistant Superintendent of School Operations and Student Services Chris Buchleitner (301) 853-5353 [email protected] Director for Special Education Anne Dillon (301) 853-4569 [email protected] Director for Curriculum Vicky McCann (301) 853-4548 [email protected] Updated: June 18, 2019 9 Director for Educational Technology Shannon Norris (301) 853-4549 [email protected] Director for Government Programs and Grants Brian Radziwill (301) 853-5357 [email protected] Director of Research and Planning Jeremy McDonald (301) 853-4598 [email protected] President, Consortium for Catholic Academies Rosio Gonzalez (301) 853-5358 [email protected] Catholic Standard (202) 281-2410 Secretariat for Communications (202) 281-2408 - fax P.O. Box 4464 Washington, D.C. 20017 www.cathstan.org Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington, part of Carroll Media. Editor Mark V. Zimmermann (202) 281-2412 [email protected] Business Manager/Advertising Sales Director Irieska Caetano (202) 281-2406 (202) 281-2428 - fax [email protected] CYO/Youth Ministry, Office of Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns Assists parishes in the development of effective youth ministry programming, youth ministry leadership development, CYO athletics and Catholic Scouting. President/CEO Kevin Donoghue (301) 853-4463 [email protected] Updated: June 18, 2019 10 Director Tex Phelps (301) 853-4467 [email protected] OYM/CYO Programs Coordinator Mary Fava (301) 853-4465 [email protected] Regional Coordinator of Youth Ministry for DC and Southern Maryland Juan Aznaran (301) 853-4461 [email protected] Scouting - Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts / Camp Fire Boys and Girls Coordinator, Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting/Camp Fire Dick Stevick (410) 982-7554 [email protected] Catholic Committee on Boy Scouts Chaplain Emeritus Rev. Msgr. John B. Brady (301) 769-3332 Catholic Committee on Boy Scouts Archdiocesan Chaplain Vacant Boy Scout Chair Chris Murray [email protected] (202) 253-0756 Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts Archdiocesan Chaplain Rev. Ron A. Potts (301) 934-2261 [email protected] Girl Scout Chair Vacant Camp Fire Lay Coordinator Rosemary Pezutto (301) 262-1631 [email protected] Updated: June 18, 2019 11 Cemeteries, Catholic (see section for Social and Community Services) Chancery (301) 853-4495 (see General Counsel, Office of) (301) 853-7662 - fax [email protected] Chancellor Kim Viti Fiorentino, Esq.
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