Office of the Chancellor

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, Catholic Conferences, and to publish the Diocesan Directory.
 

Letters of Suitability: The Office of the Chancellor processes all Letters of Good Standing.

• Priests, Deacons/Laity from Diocese of Brownsville - The Chancellor provides Letters of Good Standing for our priests and deacons traveling to other dioceses. Please make your request at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Incoming Speakers – All Letters of Good Standing will be processed through the Office of the Chancellor. Letters should be addressed to the Chancellor. For any questions or concerns, contact Lili Degollado at (956) 542-2501 or email: [email protected]. Please note that all visitors (Clergy/Religious/Laity) doing any type of ministry will require a Letter of Good Standing.

Marriage Files: Any Marriage File involving two different parishes, whether it be from two different dioceses or two parishes in the Diocese of Brownsville, should be sent to the Office of the Chancellor for approval.

Marriage Dispensations and Permissions: All marriage dispensations and permissions are the responsibility of the Diocesan Tribunal. Please contact Tribunal at 956-784-5070 if you have a question related to marriage permissions or dispensations.