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A vicar is a cleric who takes the place of another and exercises authority in the other’s name, in accord with the prescriptions of canon law. The Vicar General is appointed in a diocese as the "alter ego" (other self) of the bishop to assist him in the administration and pastoral care of the diocese. The Vicar General has executive, but not legislative or judicial authority. He represents and acts in the place of the Bishop in his absence.
| Vicar General |
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Rev. Msgr. Heberto Diaz |
| 1910 University Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 |
| Phone (956) 542-2501• Fax (956) 542-6751 |
| Rev. Alfonso M. Guevara |
| Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 2315 Ithaca St. McAllen TX 78501 |
| Phone (956) 682-1351 • Fax (956) 618-3317 |
The Judicial Vicar acts as a resource to the Bishop for Canonical matters. The Judicial Vicar also serves as a consultative agency for Priests, Religious and Laity in Canonical Affairs. The Judicial Vicar heads the Tribunal. With two offices, the main one in Brownsville and another in San Juan. The Tribunal serves as First Instance Court for petitions challenging the validity of marriage and judges by trial the rights of physical and juridic persons. The Tribunal renders judgements at the request of and on behalf of people seeking justice under a set of guidelines and laws established as part of the universal law of the Church.
| Judical Vicar |
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Rev. Oliver Angel, JCL |
| 700 N Virgen de San Juan Blvd, San Juan, TX 78589 |
| Phone 956-784-5070• Fax 956-784-5087 |
The office of the Chancellor sees to it that curial acts are drawn up, authenticated, expedited, and safeguarded in the archives. Annual statistical data is collected to provide reports to the Vatican, the Official Catholic Directory, national and state catholic conferences and to publish the diocesan directory.
| Rev. Jorge A. Gomez - Chancellor |
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| Holy Family Church, 2308 E Tyler St, Brownsville, TX 78520 Phone (956) 546-6975 • Fax (956) 550-8884 |
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Rev. Thomas G. Kulleck |
| Rev. Msgr. Heberto M. Diaz, Jr. | St. John Deanery |
| Rev. Gabriel Ezeh | St. Paul Deanery |
| Rev. Craig Carolan | St. Andrew Deanery |
| Rev. Eusebio Martinez | St. Peter Deanery |
| Rev. Isaac Emeka Erondu | St. James Deanery |
| Rev. Patrick Seitz | St. Matthew Deanery |
| Rev. Msgr. Gustavo Barrera | St. Philip Deanery |
| Rev. Juan Pablo Davalos Vice-Chancellor |
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| Saint Mary Church, 101 San Antonio Ave. Santa Rosa TX 78593 Phone (956) 636-1211 • Fax (956) 636-2941 |
The Moderator of the Curia coordinates administrative activities under the authority of the Bishop and ensures faithful fulfillment of office by other members of the Curia.
| Brownsville |
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| Rev. Msgr. Heberto M. Diaz, Jr., Moderator of the Curia |
| 1910 University Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 |
| Phone 956-542-2501 • Fax 956-542-6751 |
| San Juan |
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| Rev. Msgr. Heberto M. Diaz, Jr., Moderator of the Curia |
| 700 N Virgen de San Juan, San Juan, TX 78589 |
| Phone 956-787-8571 • Fax 956-784-5081 |
| Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy |
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| Rev. Patrick Seitz |
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St. Pius X Church |
Service: He serves as a liaison between the Clergy and the Bishop; promoting effective communication between them. This office also responds to expressed needs of the clergy and structures opportunities for spiritual and professional development.
| Episcopal Vicar for Religious |
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| Rev. Thomas Luczak, OFM |
| Sacred Heart Church 306 S 15th St, McAllen, TX 78501 Phone 956-686-7711• Fax 956-686-2028 |
Service: This Vicar serves as the Bishop’s liaison with the Religious engaged in ministry in this diocese. Reviews contracts, assuring that the religious receives the proper salary and benefits in accord with diocesan policy and responds to the expressed needs of Religious.
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Catholic Diocese of Brownsville |