Archdiocese of Washington
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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. Vice Chancellor Rev. George E. Stuart
Child Protection and Safe Environment, Office of
Implements and ensures compliance with the archdiocesan Child Protection Policy, point of entry for victims of abuse, assures that appropriate services are provided.
Executive Director Courtney Chase (301) 853-5328 [email protected]
College Campus Ministry Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Provides training and support to campus ministry chaplains and staff in their ministry of evangelization and pastoral care to students, faculty, and staff at the six archdiocesan-supported college campus ministries, including: University of Maryland, George Washington University, American University, Howard University, Gallaudet University, and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Executive Director of Evangelization, Young Adult Ministry, and Chaplaincies Jonathan Lewis (301) 853-4559 [email protected]
Coordinator of Campus and Young Adult Ministry Megan McCleneghen (301) 853-5308 [email protected]
Communications, Secretariat for
Has oversight over Media and Public Relations, Digital Media, Multimedia Production, and Carroll Media.
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Secretary for Communications Edward McFadden (301) 853-5372 [email protected]
Consecrated Life, Office for (301) 853-4576 Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership (301) 853-7669 - fax
Liaison between the archbishop and women and men religious, members of secular institutes and persons in other forms of consecrated life, a resource for canonical, spiritual, personal and professional assistance to communities or their members, and a contact for women discerning a vocation in consecrated life. Coordinates the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Delegate for Consecrated Life Sr. Gilmary Kay, RSM [email protected]
Consortium of Catholic Academies (see Catholic Schools, Office of)
Continuing Education for Priests, Office of Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership
Plans priests’ professional development days, organizes orientation and mentoring programs for newly ordained priests, facilitates participation in degree programs, sabbaticals and workshops.
Director Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Panke (202) 636-9020 [email protected]
Cultural Diversity and Outreach, Office of Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
The Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach advances the unity of the Body of Christ. The Office supports the apostolic works of the Archdiocese of Washington in its evangelization, planning, coordination, ministry and outreach to the various racial, ethnic, and cultural diverse communities within its pastoral care. Implementing the Archdiocesan Synod norms and recommendations, the office engages all the faithful in the archdiocese to actively participate in the life and mission of the Church, incorporating the richness of their culturally diverse heritages and perspectives.
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Executive Director Claudio A. Mora (301) 853-4468 [email protected]
Program Director Sandra Coles-Bell (301) 853-4469 [email protected]
Coordinator of Resource Development Claudia Bartolini (301) 853-4469 [email protected]
Curia, Office of the Moderator of the (301) 853-4523 (301) 853-5346 - fax [email protected]
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli
Executive Secretary of the Curia Terence J. Farrell
Executive Assistant Gabrielle Tucci Whiteside
Deaf Ministry (see Special Needs Ministries)
Donor Relations, Office for (301) 853-5375 (301) 853-7678 - fax
Executive Director of Development Joseph M. Gillmer [email protected]
Director of the Annual Appeal Elizabeth Shaughney (301) 853-4574 [email protected]
Major Gifts / Planned Giving Joseph M. Gillmer (301) 853-5375 [email protected]
Director of Stewardship Robert L. Bart, III (301) 853-5374 [email protected]
Donor Relations Officer Darlene Cruz (301) 853-4575
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Disabilities Ministry (see Special Needs Ministries)
District of Columbia Catholic 202-683-1721 Conference
Serves as the primary liaison between the Archdiocese of Washington and all local and federal government entities within the District of Columbia.
Director Craig Muckle [email protected]
Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Office of
Works for Christian Unity by actively seeking ways to foster through dialogue and other forms of cooperation the relations between the Archdiocese of Washington and other Christian denominations. The Office also engages in dialogue and collaborative efforts with the local Jewish community and local faith communities of non-Christian religions. This dialogue and cooperation is primarily, but not exclusively, carried out through the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC).
Executive Director Rev. Charles A. Cortinovis (301) 773-9300 [email protected]
Education, Secretariat for Catholic (301) 853-4508 (301) 853-5349
Has responsibility for the Catholic Schools Office, Office for Religious Education and Lay Leadership Institute, please see separate listings for those offices.
El Pregonero (202) 281-2440 Secretariat for Communications (202) 281-2408 - fax
P.O. Box 4464 www.elpreg.org Washington, D.C. 20017
Weekly Spanish-language newspaper of the archdiocese, part of Carroll Media.
Editor Rafael Roncal (202) 281-2442
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Director of Business Manager/Sales and Marketing Irieska Caetano (202) 281-2406 [email protected]
Evangelization, Office of Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Provides support to parishes through consultation, training, conferences, and evangelization grants. Coordinates the annual archdiocesan evangelization initiatives of The Light is ON and Find the Perfect Gift.
Executive Director of Evangelization, Young Adult Ministry, and Chaplaincies Jonathan Lewis (301) 853-4559 [email protected]
Coordinator of Parish Evangelization Anthony Esser (301) 853- 5347 [email protected]
Family Life, Office of Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Provides programs, training, and resources for parish family life efforts. Provides regional marriage preparation training for engaged couples as well as leader training and instruction on Natural Family Planning. Point of contact for the Courage Apostolate ministering to persons living with same-sex attraction.
Director, Office for Family Life Carla Ferrando-Bowling (301) 853-4499 [email protected]
Courage
Support group for men and women with a homosexual orientation and seek to live according to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Courage Chaplain Rev. John J. Dillon [email protected] (301) 853-4558
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Financial Services, Office of
Finance and Administration, Secretariat for/Chief Financial Officer Eric Simontis (301) 853-5365 (301) 853-7693 - fax [email protected]
Controller Jennifer Case, CPA (301) 853-4504 (301) 853-2787 - fax [email protected]
Assistant Controller Michelle Hall (301) 853-4313 [email protected]
Director of Budget and Financial Reporting Gina Wampler, CPA (301) 853-4514 [email protected]
Director of Parish and School Financial Adrienne Willich Operations (301) 853-5373 [email protected]
Catholic Mutual Group
200 North Glebe Road #714 Arlington, VA 22203-3798
Claims Risk Manager Emily Colangelo (703) 841-1214 (703) 841-1217 - fax [email protected]
Fingerprinting Services (301) 853-5363 (301) 853-7680 - fax
General Counsel, Office of the (301) 853-4495 (301) 853-7662 - fax
Chancellor and General Counsel Kim Viti Fiorentino, Esq.
Deputy General Counsel Christopher Anzidei, Esq.
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Attorneys Mary Rhodes, Esq. Christopher F. deBettencourt, Esq.
Hispanic Family Life, Office of
(see Cultural Diversity and Outreach)
HIV/AIDS Ministry, Office of (301) 853-4596 Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social [email protected] Concerns
Promotes compassionate understanding and effective advocacy on behalf of those affected by HIV/AIDS, including the caregivers and families.
Hospital Ministry Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Provides training and support to lay people, clergy, and religious in providing pastoral care to those in hospitals and nursing homes in the Archdiocese of Washington.
Staff Contact Jonathan Lewis (301) 853-4559 [email protected]
Human Resources (301) 853-4513 Secretariat for Finance and Administration (301) 853-7680 - fax
Executive Director Nanette Lowe [email protected]
Information Technology (301) 853-4444
Executive Director William Potter [email protected]
Life Issues, Department of Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Promotes respect for human life and dignity from conception to natural death through support and programs, including advocacy, education, pastoral care and prayer devoted to the sanctity of human life. Also promotes chastity education.
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Director Mary Forr (301) 853-5318 [email protected]
Program Coordinator David Dry (301) 853-4555 [email protected]
Project Rachel
Post-abortion healing ministry offers one-on-one referrals to priests or deacons and to professional Catholic counselors for emotional and psychological healing as well as group healing events. Staff and volunteers are available for speaking engagements on healing awareness, general post-abortion healing information for the parish and witness talks. The ministry services are available in English and Spanish to anyone affected by an abortion decision, including couples who faced adverse prenatal diagnosis and terminated the pregnancy.
Catholic Charities Center 12247 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20902 Bilingual Helpline: (301) 982-2008 (301) 853-7690 - fax [email protected] [email protected] (Spanish)
Director Julia Shelava (301) 853-4451 [email protected]
Participant and Outreach Coordinator Maria Tirado (301) 853-4452 [email protected]
Marriage Preparation (see Family Life, Office of)
Maryland Catholic Conference (301) 261-1979 [email protected]
Advocates and promotes the public policy interests of the Catholic Bishops serving Maryland in the Archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore and the Diocese of Wilmington.
10 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 www.mdcathcon.org
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Executive Director Jennifer Briemann
Media and Public Relations (301) 853-4516 Secretariat for Communications [email protected]
Manages external communications, communication strategy, planning and coordination, media relations, message development, and special projects for the archbishop, as well as the Sunday TV Mass.
Director Chieko Noguchi (301) 853-4516 [email protected]
Ministerial Leadership, Secretariat for (301) 853-4577 (301) 853-7668 - fax [email protected]
Provides support for the recruitment, formation, assignment, staffing and continuing care relevant to priests, deacons, seminarians and those in consecrated life through the implementation of planning and policy in the archdiocese. This includes the coordination and faculties of extern clergy and those religious working in the archdiocese.
Vicar for Clergy and Secretary for Ministerial Leadership Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Karen Sachs [email protected]
Missions, Office of the (301) 853-5388 Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Promotes a universal missionary spirit in the hearts and minds of the people of God including children through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Missionary Childhood Association, the Society of St. Peter Apostle and Missionary Cooperative Plan. Animates, educates and enables the faithful to respond concretely to the universal call of Christ to “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” Makes the sending and supporting of missionaries to foreign lands possible.
Mission Education Coordinator for the Missionary Childhood Association Sr. Crucified Metcalfe, SSVM and (301) 853-4528 Missionary Cooperative Plan Coordinator [email protected]
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Multimedia Production, Office of Secretariat for Communications
Director Christopher Baker (301) 853-4519 [email protected]
Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns, Secretariat for
The Secretariat assists parishes in building their capacity for evangelization through providing training and resources for parish ministry in the areas of Worship, Community, Service, Administration, and Advocacy. The offices of the Secretariat are: Worship, Pastoral Planning, Evangelization, Young Adult Ministry, and Chaplaincies, Special Needs Ministries, CYO/Youth Ministry, Life Issues, Family Life, Cultural Diversity and Outreach, and Missions.
Secretary Jeannine Marino (301) 853-5338 [email protected]
Permanent Diaconate, Office of the Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership
Assists Vicar for Clergy with all personnel matters pertaining to permanent deacons, including recommendations on assignments, post ordination, continuing formation and development of the diaconate community. Assists in coordination and communication of deacon special liturgical events, jubilees and funerals.
Director, Office of the Diaconate Deacon Donald Longano (301) 853-4583 [email protected]
Pastoral Care Coordinator Deacon Joseph Curtis, Jr. (240) 210-6590 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Diane Biggs (301) 853-5345 [email protected]
Permanent Diaconate Formation, Office of the
Identifies and prepares men academically and spiritually for ministry and deacons, provides ongoing educational and spiritual support.
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Rector, St. John Paul II Seminary and Director, Priests and Permanent Diaconate Formation Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Panke (301) 853-5345 [email protected]
Assistant Director of Permanent Diaconate Formation Deacon Charles Huber (301) 853-4582 [email protected]
Coordinator of Pastoral Field Formation Deacon Steve Maselko [email protected]
Director of Spiritual Formation Rev. Joseph B. Pierce (301) 853-4583 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Diane Biggs (301) 853-5345 [email protected]
Priests, Pastoral Care of Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership
Provides care and support to priests. Ministers to retired and sick priests, assists in developing support groups, coordinates priest retreats and jubilee celebrations, arranges parish placement of extern priests and coordinates priest funeral arrangements.
Coordinator Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Ranieri 301-853-5361 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Karen Sachs (301) 853-4577 [email protected]
Priests’ Retirement Board Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership
(also see Consultative Groups) Chairman Rev. Frederick J. Close (202) 250-8208
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Priest Vocations and Formation, Office (202) 636-9020 of Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership (202) 636-9025 - fax
(also see Saint John Paul II Seminary)
Promotes awareness of and assists men discerning priest vocations, screens applicants for archdiocesan seminary formation, oversees formation and evaluation of archdiocesan seminarians.
Director of Vocations Rev. Mark R. Ivany [email protected]
Assistant Directors of Vocations Rev. Mario A. Majano [email protected]
Rev. Scott Woods [email protected]
Director of Formation Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Panke [email protected]
Assistant Director of Formation Rev. Carter H. Griffin [email protected]
Prison Ministry Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Provides training and support to lay people, clergy, and religious who provide pastoral care to incarcerated persons. Coordinates with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington to provide support for the formerly incarcerated after their release.
Staff Contact Jonathan Lewis (301) 853-4559 [email protected]
Coordinator Deacon Chris Schwartz (301) 646-0433 [email protected]
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Public Policy, Office of Manager Craig Muckle (301) 853-5341 [email protected]
Real Estate and Facilities Management, Office of
Executive Director Michelle L. Shelton (301) 853-4522 (301) 853-7665 - fax [email protected]
Assistant Director Philip Duck (301) 853-4530 (301) 853-7673 - fax [email protected]
Facilities Manager Robert Messer 301-853-4477 [email protected]
Saint John Paul II Seminary (202) 636-9020 (202) 636-9025 – fax 145 Taylor Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20017
Rector Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Panke [email protected]
Vice Rector Rev. Carter H. Griffin [email protected]
Director of Spiritual Formation Rev. Mark R. Ivany [email protected]
Adjunct Faculty Rev. William H. Gurnee Rev. Robert McCreary, OFM Cap. Rev. Kevin J. Regan Rev. Mark L. Smith
Secretary Jenny Mulhare [email protected]
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St. John Vianney House (301) 942-1191 Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership
For use by individual or groups of priests, support groups, workshops, overnights, days off, days of retreat, etc.
4214 Saul Road Kensington, MD 20895
Managers Mary Ruth Yao Annmarie Beins
Special Needs Ministries, Department of Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Pope Francis Center 7202 Buchanan Street Landover Hills, MD 20784
Provides pastoral care, training, workshops, advocacy, and sacramental preparation for Catholics who are Deaf or hard of hearing, blind, low vision, or Deaf and blind. Responsible for campus ministry at Gallaudet University, arranges for interpreters when needed by parishes, Catholic schools, or diocesan offices, and trains catechists to work with the Deaf community. Promotes the fullness and dignity of life for persons with physical or developmental disabilities through integration in parish life and worship, support to caregivers and family members, and public advocacy for community support services. Supports parents who receive an unexpected prenatal diagnosis, veterans with war-related injuries, and people living with mental illness or chronic illnesses.
Executive Director Mary O’Meara (301) 459-7464 [email protected]
Coordinator for Deaf Ministry Laureen Lynch-Ryan (301) 459-7464 [email protected]
Coordinator for Disability Ministry Rachel Chung (301) 853 -4560 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant/Staff Interpreter Jennifer Coleman (301) 853-4560
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Center for Deaf Ministry Provides for the pastoral and catechetical needs of Catholics who are Deaf. Arranges for interpreters when needed by parishes, Catholic schools, or diocesan offices and trains catechists to work with deaf community.
Ministry to Persons with Disabilities Promotes the fullness and dignity of life for persons with disabilities within parish communities through integration in parish life and worship, support to caregivers and family members and public advocacy for community support services.
Blind Awareness Ministry Works to help the blind or visually impaired population of the Archdiocese of Washington to overcome the challenges of vision loss. The ministry enables people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to remain independent, active, productive and equal members of their parishes.
Program Lead Mary O’Meara (301) 459-7564 [email protected]
Tribunal (301) 853- 4543 Office of Canonical Services (301) 853-7674 [email protected]
The Office of the Tribunal is an ecclesiastical court primarily dealing with marriage nullity cases and assists with canonical questions that arise in parishes or agencies of the archdiocese. The Tribunal is the court of first instance for the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, as well the Appellate court for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Judicial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Kevin T. Hart, J.C.D. (301) 853-4536
Adjutant Judicial Vicars Rev. Msgr. Charles V. Antonicelli, J.D., J.C.L. Rev. Msgr. Godfrey T. Mosley, J.C.D. Rev. Mark E. Tucker, J.C.L.
Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery Sofia Seguel, S.T.L., J.C.L. (301) 853-5326 [email protected]
Judges Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Sadusky, J.C.D.
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Sofia Seguel, J.C.L.
Promoter of Justice Rev. George E. Stuart, J.C.D.
Defender of the Bond Rev. George E. Stuart, J.C.D. Dr. Jaclyn McEachern, J.C.D. Deacon James Quinn, J.C.L
Advocates and Notaries (301) 853-4543
Office of Canonical Affairs/ Services
The Office of Canonical Services 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.
Vice-Chancellor Rev. George E. Stuart, J.C.D. (301) 853-5327
Administrative Assistant Melissa Hunsiker (301) 853-5325 [email protected]
Worship, Office of (301) 853-4594 Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social (301) 853-7684 - fax Concerns
Oversees the Liturgical Norms and Policies of the Archdiocese of Washington. Promotes liturgical formation and celebration in parish communities, provides formation for liturgical ministers such as Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. The Office assists with planning liturgies and ceremonies for bishops, diocesan offices and special events.
Director Rev. Conrad T. Murphy [email protected]
Liturgy Assistant Joseph McHenry (301) 853-5579 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Maria Suarez Hamm (301) 853-4594 [email protected]
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Commission on Sacred Art and Architecture Reviews the artistic and architectural elements of plans for new churches and proposed changes to existing churches.
Chair Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson (202) 347-3215 (202) 347-7184 - fax
Young Adult Ministry Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns
Assists parishes in evangelizing and engaging adults, ages 18-39, married and single, through parish consultation, regional collaboration, leadership development, annual trainings, retreats, and special events including Theology on Tap and the annual 7 Church Walk.
Executive Director of Evangelization, Young Adult Ministry, and Chaplaincies Jonathan Lewis (301) 853-4559 [email protected]
Coordinator of Campus and Young Adult Ministry Megan McCleneghen (301) 853-5308 [email protected]
Youth Ministry (see CYO/Youth Ministry)
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Deaneries
Parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington by geographic deanery.
Chairman of Council of Deans Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr.
Montgomery County Deaneries
Upper Montgomery East Deanery Dean: Rev. Msgr. Robert Amey, V.F.
Burtonsville: Resurrection Derwood: St. Francis of Assisi Olney: St. Andrew Kim Olney: St. Peter Rockville: Our Lady of China (Pastoral Mission) Rockville: Shrine of St. Jude Rockville: St. Mary Rockville: St. Patrick Silver Spring: Our Lady of Grace (Leisure World) Silver Spring: Saint Andrew the Apostle Wheaton: St. Catherine Labouré
Upper Montgomery West Deanery Dean: Rev. LeRoy J. Fangmeyer, V.F.
Barnesville: St. Mary Damascus: St. Paul Darnestown: Our Lady of the Visitation Gaithersburg: St. John Neumann (Mother of God) Gaithersburg: St. Martin of Tours Gaithersburg: St. Rose of Lima Germantown: Mother Seton Poolesville: Our Lady of the Presentation
Middle Montgomery County Deanery Dean: Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi
Bethesda: German Pastoral Mission Bethesda: Church of the Little Flower Bethesda: Our Lady of Lourdes Bethesda: St. Bartholomew Bethesda: St. Jane Frances de Chantal Garrett Park: Holy Cross
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Kensington: Holy Redeemer Potomac: Our Lady of Mercy Rockville: St. Elizabeth Rockville: St. Raphael
Lower Montgomery County Deanery Dean: Rev. Msgr. Eddie L. Tolentino
Silver Spring: Christ the King Silver Spring: Our Lady, Queen of Poland and St. Maximilian Kolbe Silver Spring: Our Lady of Vietnam Silver Spring: St. Bernadette Silver Spring: St. Camillus Silver Spring: St. John the Baptist Silver Spring: St. John the Evangelist Silver Spring: St. Michael the Archangel Takoma Park: Our Lady of Sorrows
Prince George’s County Deaneries
Upper Prince George’s County Deanery Dean: Rev. John H. Kennealy, V.F.
Beltsville: St. Joseph Bowie: Ascension Bowie: Sacred Heart Bowie: St. Edward the Confessor Bowie: St. Pius X Greenbelt: St. Hugh Lanham: St. Matthias Laurel: St. Mary of the Mills Laurel: St. Nicholas
Middle Prince George’s County Deanery Dean: Rev. Scott R. Hahn
Cheverly: St. Ambrose Chillum: St. John Baptist de La Salle College Park: Holy Redeemer Hyattsville: St. Jerome Hyattsville: St. Mark the Evangelist Landover Hills: St. Mary Largo: St. Joseph Mt. Rainier: St. James
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Seat Pleasant: St. Margaret of Scotland
Riverdale Park: Our Lady of Fatima
Riverdale Park: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Lower Prince George’s County Deanery Dean: Thomas G. LaHood
Camp Springs: St. Philip Clinton: St. John the Evangelist Clinton: St. Mary, Piscataway Forestville: Holy Spirit Forestville: Mount Calvary Hillcrest Heights: Holy Family Mitchellville: Holy Family Oxon Hill: St. Ignatius Oxon Hill: St. Columba Rosaryville: Most Holy Rosary Suitland: St. Bernardine of Siena Upper Marlboro: St. Mary
Southern Maryland Deaneries
Upper Prince George’s County Deanery
Calvert County Deanery Dean: Rev. Msgr. Michael Wilson, V.F.
Huntingtown: Jesus the Divine Word North Beach: St. Anthony Owings: Jesus the Good Shepherd Prince Frederick: St. John Vianney Solomons: Our Lady Star of the Sea
Charles County Deanery Dean: Rev. Rory T. Conley, V.F.
Aquasco: St. Dominic Baden: St. Michael Benedict: St. Francis de Sales Bryantown: St. Mary Chapel Point: St. Ignatius Hilltop: St. Ignatius Loyola Indian Head: St. Mary
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Issue: Holy Ghost La Plata: Sacred Heart McConchie: St. Catherine of Alexandria Charlotte Hall: St. Mary Pomfret: St. Joseph Waldorf: Our Lady Help of Christians Waldorf: St. Peter
St. Mary’s County Deanery Dean: Rev. David W. Beaubien, V.F.
Avenue: Holy Angels Bushwood: Sacred Heart Chaptico: Our Lady of the Wayside Great Mills: Holy Face Hollywood: St. John Leonardtown: St. Aloysius Lexington Park: Immaculate Heart of Mary Mechanicsville: Immaculate Conception Medley’s Neck: Our Lady’s Church Morganza: St. Joseph Newtowne: St. Francis Xavier Ridge: St. Michael St. Inigoes: St. Peter Claver St. Mary’s City: St. Cecilia Valley Lee: St. George
Washington, DC Deaneries
Northwest-East Deanery Dean: Rev. Kevin C. Kennedy, V.F.
Holy Redeemer Holy Rosary Immaculate Conception Nativity St. Aloysius St. Augustine St. Gabriel St. Martin of Tours St. Mary, Mother of God St. Patrick
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Northwest-West Deanery Dean: Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, V.F.
Annunciation Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle Epiphany Holy Trinity Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Our Lady of Victory Shrine of the Sacred Heart St. Ann St. Louis de France St. Stephen Martyr St. Thomas the Apostle
Northeast Deanery Dean: Rev. Msgr. Charles Pope, V.F.
Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Holy Name St. Anthony St. Benedict the Moor St. Dominic St. Francis de Sales St. Joseph St. Peter St. Vincent de Paul
Southeast Deanery Dean: Rev. Raymond H. Moore, V.F.
Assumption Incarnation Our Lady, Queen of Peace Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Francis Xavier St. Luke St. Teresa of Avila St. Thomas More
Updated: June 18, 2019