Father David Appointed Vicar General

Bishop Michael G. Duca announced the appointment of Father Jamin David as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Baton Rouge in a letter addressed to priests, deacons and the Catholic Life Center Community on Jan. 28.



The bishop said the appointment was effective Dec. 20.

Father Tom Ranzino, who has served as Vicar General since 2015, will also continue to serve in his role, Bishop Duca announced.

“Thus, for now, Baton Rouge has two Vicars General. It is my plan to use the gifts and talents of both Fathers David and Ranzino in service of our local church.  Both possess the full powers afforded to Vicars General by (Canon Law),” the bishop wrote.

“We are truly blessed in Baton Rouge not only by the service of these two men but also by the generosity of all of our priests and deacons who constantly serve as messengers of hope in our community,” he continued. “I thank (Father) Ranzino, (Father) David and all our clergy for their help and tremendous efforts.”


Father David, pastor at St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Church in Albany, has been serving as Episcopal Vicar for Strategic Planning and in his new role will continue to implement these initiatives, the bishop said. Bishop Duca said Father David will coordinate the exercise of administrative duties and provide oversight of various offices at the Catholic Life Center. Father David will also handle all day-to-day issues that arrive at the chancery with the cooperation of the rest of the diocesan leadership team. 

Additionally, Father David serves as vice-president of the civil, diocesan corporation and the parochial and civil corporations for which the bishop is responsible, Bishop Duca said in his letter.

Father Ranzino also serves as pastor at St. Jean Vianney Church in Baton Rouge.

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