Presbyteral Council
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Composition of the Presbyteral Council
The Presbyteral Council is composed of a mix of elected, appointed, and ex-officio members. Five members are elected by each deanery for a five year term; two are elected at-large from the entire presbyterate for a five year term; one is elected by the retired priests for a two year term; four are appointed by the diocesan bishop for a five year term; the Vicar General and Minister to Priests serve ex-officio. A Vice-Chair and Secretary are elected every September for a one-year term. Persons elected in these positions can serve for only two consecutive terms.
Function
The Presbyteral Council represents the priests of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and serves as a “senate to the bishop” to assist him in governance of the diocese according to the norms of law and to promote the pastoral good of the people of God of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. It has its own statues as approved by the Diocesan Bishop. The Council meets monthly September through June unless otherwise convoked by the Diocesan Bishop. The Bishop, in consultation with the elected members of the Council (Vice-Chair and Secretary), determines the questions to be considered by the Council. Proposals for business from the members are to be considered in the weeks leading up to the monthly meeting. The Presbyteral Council possesses only a consultative vote unless consent is required by law. The Council cannot act without the Diocesan Bishop.
Current Council Members include the following priests:
Ex-Officio:
Fr. Jamin David (Vicar General); Fr. Tom Ranzino (Vicar General); Fr. Paul Yi (Minister to Priests)
Elected At-Large:
Fr. Michael Alello; Fr. Todd Lloyd
Elected by Deanery:
Fr. Bradley Doyle (Northwest); Fr. Paul Gros (Northeast); Fr. Al Davidson (South);
Fr. Michael Miceli (Baton Rouge); Fr. Matthew McCaughey (East Central)
Appointed by the Bishop:
Fr. Randy Cuevas, Fr. Matthew Dupre, Fr. Matthew Graham, Fr. Miles Walsh
Elected by Retired Priests:
Fr. Joel LaBauve
As of October 2022, Fr. Paul Gros serves as Vice-Chair of the Presbyteral Council; Fr. Matthew McCaughey serves as the Council Secretary. -
Current Presbyteral Council Members
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Very Rev. Jamin S. David, J.C.L., V.G.jdaviddiobr.orgVicar General & Moderator of the Curia
Judge | Diocesan Tribunal
Secretary for Administration
College of Consultors President
Pastor | St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Albany
Administrator | Holy Family, Port Allen -
Very Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino, V.G.tranzinodiobr.orgVicar General
Director | Office of Worship
Pastor | St. Jean Vianney, Baton Rouge -
Very Rev. Michael J. Alello, V.F.malellodiobr.orgDean of the Baton Rouge Deanery
Pastor | St. Thomas More, Baton Rouge
Chaplain | Catholic High, Baton Rouge -
Rev. Randy M. Cuevas, S.T.L.rcuevasdiobr.orgPastor | St. Aloysius, Baton Rouge -
Rev. Al M. Davidsonadavidsondiobr.orgPastor | St. Joseph the Worker, Pierre Part
Administrator | Our Lady of Prompt Succor, White Castle -
Very Rev. Bradley A. Doyle, V.F.bdoylediobr.orgDean of the Northwest Deanery
Pastor | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Francisville -
Very Rev. Matthew C. Dupré, V.F.mduprediobr.orgDean of the South Deanery
Pastor | Ascension of Our Lord, Donaldsonville,
St. Francis of Asissi, Smoke Bend
Chaplain | Ascension of Our Lord, Donaldsonville -
Rev. Matthew J. Grahammgrahamdiobr.orgCollege of Consultors Secretary
Pastor | Immaculate Conception, Denham Springs -
Rev. Paul A. Grospgrosdiobr.orgVice-Chair | Presbyteral Council
Director | Office of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate
Parochial Vicar | St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Albany
Chaplain | St. Thomas Aquinas -
Rev. Joel LaBauvejlabauvediobr.orgRetired
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Rev. C. Todd Lloydtlloyddiobr.orgPastor | Most Blessed Sacrament, Baton Rouge -
Rev. Matthew E. McCaugheymmccaugheydiobr.orgPastor | St. James, St. James
St. Philip, Vacherie
Our Lady of Peace, Vacherie
Secretary | Presbyteral Council -
Rev. Michael A. Micelimmicelidiobr.orgSecretary for Pastoral Services
Pastor | St. Patrick, Baton Rouge -
Rev. Miles D. Walsh, S.T.D.Retired
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Rev. Ju H. "Paul" Yipyidiobr.orgSecretary for Catholic Schools
Pastor | St. George, Baton Rouge
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