Administration Directory

Diocese of Tyler
1015 ESE Loop 323

Tyler, Texas 75701-9663

Phone: (903) 534-1077
Fax: (903) 534-1370
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed daily from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

HIS EXCELLENCY
BISHOP JOSEPH E. STRICKLAND

1015 ESE Loop 323

Tyler Texas 75701-9663

bishopstrickland@dioceseoftyler.org

(903) 534-1077 ext. 132
Fax: (903) 939-1037

Mrs. Terri Bolton, Administrative Assistant
tbolton@dioceseoftyler.org

Vicar General: Bishop Edmond Carmody

bishopcarmody@dioceseoftyler.org

(903) 534-1077 ext. 139

Mrs. Mary Sedberry, Administrative Assistant

msedberry@dioceseoftyler.org

(9030 534-1077 ext. 137

Chancellor : Rev. Robert H. (Hank) Lanik

frlanik@dioceseoftyler.org

(903) 534-1077 ext. 134

Mrs. Cindy Plummer, Administrative Assistant

903-534-1077 ext. 133

cplummer@dioceseoftyler.org

Promoter of Justice: Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL

Phone: 903-266-2159

Email: promoter@dioceseoftyler.org

Note: Unless otherwise listed, offices are located in the chancery and can be reached at the phone numbers listed above.

ARCHIVIST
Archivist: Rev. Robert H. (Hank) Lanik Assistant Archivist: Mrs. Cindy Plummer Phone: 903-534-1077 x195
BISHOP'S APPEAL
Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, Vicar- General, Director Mr. Jim Smith, Chief Finance Officer Rev. Robert H. (Hank) Lanik, Chancellor Mrs. Adela Hernandez, Adm. Assistant Ms. Blanca Espinoza, Adm. Assistant
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY OF TYLER Young Adult
University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College Catholic Student Center (near the University of Tyler Cowan Center) 2603 Old Omen Road Tyler Texas Administrator: Rev. Paul Key Rev. Robert H. (Hank) Lanik, Chaplain Deacon Shaun Black, Chaplain
Stephen F. Austin State University Catholic Student Center St. Mary's Catholic Chapel 211 E. College Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6125 Rev. Paul Key, Chaplain and Administrator
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Jim Smith
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
J. J. Saleh Outreach Center 202 W. Front St. P O Box 2016 Tyler TX 75710 Tel: 903-258-9492 Fax: 903-258-6012	Mrs. Nell Lawrence, Executive Director Mrs. Nydia Mungia, Assistant Mrs. Pam Mings, Adm. Secretary
CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING
Rev. Francis O' Dowd, Chaplain
CET - CATHOLIC EAST TEXAS Newspaper
Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland, Publisher Mr. Jim H. D'Avignon , Editor Mrs. Susan DeMatteo Necessary, Reporter
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE
Dr. Jim Klassen, Superintendent Mrs. Mary Elliott, Adm. Assistant
Diocesan School Advisory Council: Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland Dr. James Klassen, Executive Officer Mrs. Gretchen Cobb, Chair Mrs. Mary Lou Tyer, Chair-Elect	Rev. Denzil J. Vithanage Mrs. Kristan McBride Deacon Dr. John Sargent Mrs. Diane Jager Ms. Michelle Trammell, Secretary Mrs. Mary Elliott, Recording Secretary
COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS
Rev. Msgr. Ronald L. Diegel Holly Lake / Holy Spirit Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL Longview / St. Mary's Rev. Msgr. James E. Young Nacogdoches / Sacred Heart Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara Palestine / Sacred Heart	Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu Longview/St. Matthew Rev. Luis E. Larrea, MFE Tyler / St. Peter Claver Very Rev. Anthony McLaughlin, JCD Tyler/Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Rev. Robert H. (Hank) Lanik Chancellor
DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL
Most Rev. Joseph E. Strickland Most Rev. Edmond Carmody Vicar General Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu, Ex-Officio Rev. Msgr. James E. Young, Ex-Officio Rev. Hank Lanik, Chancellor, Ex-Officio Mr. James R. Smith, Ex-Officio	Mr. Michael E. Mahfood, Chairman Mrs. Yvette Brunette, Vice-Chairman Mr. Fred Arrambidez Mr. Robert Breedlove Mrs. Anne Saleh Duffey Mr. Ted Green Mr. Charles B. Khan II Mr. Joe Peacock Mr. John Regan Mrs. Laura Redman
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Mr. James H. D'Avignon, Editor
DIACONATE OFFICE
Deacon Gerald "Jerry" & Mary Besze, Secretary
Permanent Deacon Council:
Most Rev. Joseph E. Strickland Deacon Jim Finegan, Chairman Deacon Gerald "Jerry" & Mary Besze, Sec. Deacon Richard & Nell Lawrence Deacon Jon & Angie Fadely Deacon David & Teresa Darby	Deacon John & Kathy Sargent Deacon Remigio & Patricia Alfaro Deacon Ruben & Maria Guadalupe Natera Deacon Ray & Fe Vann Deacon Trevor & Susan Wells

DEANS

NORTHWEST Deanery

Rev. Maria Susai J. Avula

WEST CENTRAL Deanery

Rev. Mark Kusmirek

Website:

PARISHES:

Clarksville - St. Joseph
Mineola - St. Peter the Apostle
Mt. Vernon - Sacred Heart
Paris - Our Lady of Victory
Sulpher Springs - St. James
Winnsboro - St. Ann

MISSIONS:

Cooper - St. Clare
Emory - St. John the Evangelist
Grand Saline - St. Celestine

AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS:

Paris - St. Joseph's Community Foundation

Winnsboro - Clyde Johnston Unit (TDC)

Website:

PARISHES:

Tyler - Cathedral of Immaculate
Tyler - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tyler - St. Joseph the Worker
Tyler - St. Peter Claver
Athens - St. Edwards
Canton - St. Theresa
Flint - St. Mary Magdalene
Gun Barrel City - St. Jude
Jacksonville - Our Lady of Sorrows
Lindale - Holy Family
Malakoff - Mary, Queen of Heaven
Whitehouse - Prince of Peace

MISSIONS:

Chandler - St. Boniface
N. Summerfield - O.L. of Guadalupe
Rusk - Sacred Heart
Wills Point - St. Luke

CHAPELS:

Tyler - St. Peter and Paul Chapel
Tyler - Trinity Mother Francis Health System Chapel
Tyler - Louis & Peaches Owen Heart Hospital Chapel

AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS:

Rusk - Jerry H. Hodge Unit (TDC)

Skyview Unit (TDC)

Tyler - Catholic Charities East Texas

Tyler - Instituto Santa Mariana de Jesus

Tyler - Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Immaculate Conception Conf.

Tyler - The Franciscan Friary

Tyler - The Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (Fransalian Cen. of Spirituality)

Tyler - Catholic School Foundation

NORTHEAST Deanery Rev. Michael Snider	SOUTHWEST Deanery Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara
Website: www.nedeanery.org PARISHES: Atlanta - St. Catherine Daingerfield - Our Lady of Fatima Mt. Pleasant - St. Micheal New Boston - St. Mary of Cenacle Pittsburg - Holy Cross Texarkana - Sacred Heart AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS: New Boston: Telford Unit (TDC) Texarkana: CHRISTUS St. Michael Health Care ArK-La-Tex Texarkana: CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehab. Hosp. Texarkana: Federal Correctional Institution	Website: PARISHES: Buffalo- Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Crockett - St. Francis of the Tejas Fairfield - St. Bernard of Clairvaux Frankston - St. Charles of Borromeo Madisonville - St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Palestine - Sacred Heart Trinity - Most Holy Trinity MISSIONS: Centerville - St. Leo the Great Hilltop Lakes - St. Tomas More Teague - St. Mary AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS: Atlanta - CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital Crockett - Crockett State School Groveton - Hope Center Wildersness Lovelady - Eastham Unit - TDC Madisonville - Madison St. Joseph Health Center Palestine - Beto I Unit (TDC) Palestine - Louie C. Powledge (TDC) Palestine - Hermitage Palestine - Prayer Mountain Hermitage Teague - Boyd Unit (TDC) Tennessee Colony - Coffield Unit (TDC) Tennessee Colony - Gurney Unit (TDC) Tennessee Colony - Michael Unit (TDC)
EAST CENTRAL Deanery Rev. Msgr. Ronald L. Diegel	SOUTHEAST Deanery Rev. Msgr. James E. Young
Website: www.ecdeanery.org PARISHES: Carthage - St. William of Vercelli Gilmer - St. Francis of Assisi Gladewater - St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Henderson - St. Jude Holly Lake - Holy Spirit Jefferson - Immaculate Conception Kilgore - Christ the King Longview - St. Anthony Longview - St. Mary Longview - St. Matthew Marshall - St. Joseph MISSIONS: Hallsville - Our Lady of Grace Overton - Our Lady, Queen of Angels Tatum - San Pedro the Fisherman Waskom - St. Lawrence of Brindisi STATION: Linden - St. Paul of Tarsus AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS: Henderson - Bradshaw Unit (TDC) Longview-Cath. School Endowment Fund Overton - B. M. Moore Pre-Release	Website: PARISHES: Center - St. Therese Diboll - Our Lady of Guadalupe Hemphill - St. Pius I Lufkin - St. Patrick Lufkin - St. Andrew the Apostle Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart MISSIONS: Chireno - Our Lady of Lourdes Moral - Immaculate Conception Nacogdoches - O.L. of Guadalupe San Augustine - St. Augustine Timpson - Epiphany CHAPELS: Nacogdoches - St. Mary Chapel AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS: Lufkin - Monastery of the Infant Jesus Nacog. - S. F. A. Univ. - Catholic Student Center

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Mr. James R. Smith
DIOCESAN ACTS CORE GROUP
TBA


DIOCESAN BUILDING BOARD
Mr. Tom Deibel Deacon Ruben Natera Deacon William O'Brien	Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu, Ex-Officio Mr. James R. Smith, Ex-Officio Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL
DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN - DCCW
Cathy Lay, President for 2011 - 2020 299 Maryland Marshall TX 75670 903 935-466	Moderator: Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL 2108 Ridgewood Longview, Texas 75605-5199 (903) 757-5855
DIOCESAN EVANGELIZATION TEAM
Rev. Ariel Cortes Mrs. Dianna Braquet Mrs. Linda Porter Deacon John Ragland	Mrs. Melba Ragland Sr. Angelica Orozco, EFMS Mr. Vincent Meinzer Deacon Shaun Black
DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSION
Most Rev. Joseph E. Strickland Chm. Rev. Morgan White Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL Rev. Jose Luis Vidarte Rev. Victor Hernandez Mr. Brian Braquet Mrs. Dianna Braquet	Mr. Vincent Meinzer Sr. Angelica Orozco, EFMS Deacon John Ragland Mrs. Melba Ragland Deacon Shaun Black Ms. Peggy Hammett Mrs. Linda Porter
DISASTER RELIEF DIRECTOR
Please Consult Catholic Charities 903.258.9492
DISCIPLESHIP AND STEWAREDSHIP
Rev. Robert H. (Hank) Lanik, Director Mrs. Adela Hernandez, Adm. Assistant Ms. Blanca Espinoza, Adm. Assistant
EAST TEXAS CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
Mr. James R. Smith, Dir.
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL, Promoter of Justice Mrs. Maria Flores, Secretary Diocesan Implementation Committee on Ethics & Integrity Policy for Church Personnel Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL, Promoter of Justice Deacon Gerald "Jerry" and Mary Besze Mrs. Linda Porter, Faith Formation Dir.
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
Mrs. Linda Porter, Director Sr. Angelica, Catechists & Sacraments Mrs. Sarah Robinson, Adm. Assistant Teresa Ramirez, Adm. Assistant
Coordinator for Catechesis:	Sr. Angelica, Catechists & Sacraments
Diocesan Christian Initiation Team: Mr. Linda Porter, Chairman Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL, Consultant Rev. Ariel Cortes Sr. Angelica Orozco, EFMS Sr. Susan Seitz, OSF	Deacon David Darby Mrs. Teresa Darby Deacon Aubrey Fisk Deacon Trevor Wells Mrs. Susan Wells Ms. Peggy Hammett Mrs. Sandy Bunch
FAMILY LIFE OFFICE
Deacon Jerry Besze, Family Life Office Mrs. Mary Besze
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Charismatic Renewal Rev. Jesus Rodrigo Arroyave, Co-director (Spanish) Rev. Gavin Vaverek, Co-director (English)
Diocesan Cursillo Rev. Ruben C. Figueroa, Chaplain
Hispanic Advisory Council Rev. Ruben C. Figueroa, Chairman Rev. Luis E. Larrea, MFE Deacon Ruben Natera
MISSIONS AWARENESS OFFICE
Rev. Robert H. (Hank) Lanik
PERMANENT DIACONATE
Formation Director: Deacon Jerry Besze
OFFICE OF CLERGY DEVELOPMENT Continuing Education
Rev. Msgr. James E. Young
PASTORAL MINISTRIES
Rev. Robert H. ( Hank) Lanik
PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL
Rev. Michael Adams, Chairman Rev. Timothy Kelly, Vice- Chairman Rev. Gavin Vaverek, JCL, Secretary Rev Ariel Cortes Rev. Msgr. Ronald L. Diegel Rev. Raymundo Garcia Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara	Rev. Mark Kusmirek Rev. Hank Lanik, Chancellor Rev. Luis E. Larrea, MFE Very Rev. Anthony McLaughlin, JCD Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu Rev. Msgr. James Young
PRIESTS' PENSION BOARD
Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Priest Rev. Msgr. Ronald L. Diegel Rev. Msgr. James E. Young	Rev. Msgr. Zacharias S. Kunnakkattuthara Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL Rev. Bernard Boteju Mr. James R. Smith, Treas.
PRIESTS' PERSONNEL BOARD
Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu Rev. Msgr. Ronald L. Diegel Rev. Msgr. James E. Young Rev. Msgr. Zacharias S. Kunnakkattuthara	Rev. Ariel Cortes Rev. Susai Avula Reav. Mark Kusmirek Rev. Luis E.Larrea, MFE
RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM
Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL, Director St. Mary Church 2108 Ridgewood Longview, Texas 75605-5199 (903) 757-5855	Rev. Nolan Lowry, STL, Assistant Coordinator

GABRIEL PROJECT

Theresa Moore, President

Margie Benge, Assistance Chair

Carol Todd 903-521-6676

PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE

Juanita Cantu, Chair

201 Hughes Street

Marshall TX 75672-7625

Tel: 888-300-5112

TRIBUNAL OFFICE

Judicial Vicar:

Judges:

Defender of the Bond:

Administrator:

Secretary to the Tribunal:

Ecclesiastical Notaries:

Promoter of Justice/Victim Asst. Coordinator:

Advocate/Auditor:

Very Rev. Anthony K. W. McLaughlin, JCD

Very Rev. Anthony K. W. McLaughlin, JCD
Rev. Christopher V. Ruggles, JCL
Rev. John Jairo Gomez, JCL

Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL

Mrs. Margaret Oppenheimer

Ms. Teresa Tiscareño

Mrs. Margaret Oppenheimer

Ms. Teresa Tiscareño

Mrs. Cindy Plummer

Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL

Rev. Msgr. John Flynn

Candidates approved as Canonical Advocates for Marriage Cases

TYLER

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Mrs. Beverly Ohren

Mrs. Virginia Medrano

CARTHAGE - St. William of Vercelli Parish

Deacon Larry Bate

Mrs. Laura Bate

Mrs. Debbie Scholl

CHIRENO - O. L. of Lourdes Mission

Deacon John Ragland

FLINT - St. Mary Magdalene Parish

Deacon Clarence Blalock

KILGORE - Christ the King Parish

Mr. Bill O'Rourke

LINDALE - Holy Family Parish

Deacon Dennis King

LONGVIEW - St. Mary Parish

Mrs. Carol Molina

LUFKIN - St. Patrick Parish

Deacon Ray Vann

MARSHALL - St. Joseph Parish

Ms. Charlotte Smith

NACOGDOCHES - St. Mary Chapel

Rev. Paul Key

OVERTON - O.L. Queen of Angels Mission

Deacon Len Luscomb

TEXARKANA - Sacred Heart Parish

Deacon Craig Lashford

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Immaculate Conception Conferecne 410 S. College Tyler TX 75702 Tel: 903-592-0027 Fax: 903-593-7326	Ms. Shawn Pickett, Director Mr. Ken Wilson, President Mrs. Kelly Jackman, Treasurer Mrs. Bernie Tures, Secretary
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
Rev. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL Tel: 903-266-2159
VOCATIONS TO HOLY ORDERS AND CONSECRATED LIFE
Rev. Jesudoss Thomas, S.T.L. Rev. Jesús Rodrigo Arroyave	Sr. Angelica Orozco, EFMS Sr. Conception Ponce, RM
YOUTH MINISTRY
Rev. Robert Henry (Hank) Lanik, Diocesan Coordinator

1015 ESE Loop 323 • Tyler, Texas 75701 • 903-534-1077

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