The Cabinet serves as an advisory council to the Bishop in administrative matters at the Catholic Life Center. The group meets six times annually in even months (and for emergency needs as determined by the Diocesan Bishop). In these meetings, the Cabinet discusses the workings of the various departments of the Catholic Life Center, develops a ministerial vision, and receives from the Bishop any announcements to be communicated to Department Heads and the Catholic Life Center employees.
Composition
The cabinet is composed of the following office holders – Vicar General, Episcopal Vicar for Strategic Planning, Judicial Vicar, Chancellor, VAC/Child Protection Director, Secretaries for Administration, Catholic Schools, Communications, Clergy and Religious Life, Evangelization, and Pastoral Services.
The Bishop's Cabinet
Very Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino, V.G.
Vicar General
Moderator of the Curia
Director | Office of Worship
Pastor | St. Jean Vianney, Baton Rouge
Episcopal Vicar for Strategic Planning
Secretary for Administration
Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate
Pastor | St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Albany
Judge | Diocesan Tribunal
College of Consultors President