Offices

In this section, you will find information on each of our Diocesan offices.

Administration

Conducts the financial affairs of the diocese; oversees employee benefit and property insurance programs and Fruitful Harvest redemption.

Catechesis

The Pastoral Office for Catechesis is committed to and responsible for engaging and forming individuals personally, spiritually, pastorally and intellectually in the Catholic Tradition to embody, proclaim and build the Kingdom of God.

Committees and Councils

A list of the Diocesan Committees and Councils and their members.

Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations

The Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations is responsible for assisting the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana (Bishop, Deaneries, Parishes and schools) in strengthening relations with people of faith, whether Christian or non-Christian.

Education

Provides direction, consultation and staff development opportunities for pastors, principals, directors of religious education, teachers and catechists of the schools and parishes.

Family Life

Supports the dignity of the family and all human life through promotion and coordination of programs dealing with family life, marriage preparation and pro-life activities for both English and Spanish speaking communities.

Human Resources

Provides assistance regarding employment issues.

Permanent Diaconate

Office of Communications

Serves the communications needs of the Local Church primarily through “The Catholic Moment”; maintains the diocesan web site; coordinates pastoral planning.

Stewardship and Development

Oversees the annual Catholic Ministries Appeal, the Lafayette Diocesan Foundation, Inc., and the annual Catholic Ministry Grants program; Organizes and presents estate planning programs; Supports parish capital campaigns and manages diocesan capital campaigns.

Marriage Tribunal

Judicial branch assisting those seeking annulments.

Vicar General

Vocations

Promotes awareness of vocations and aids the diocese in identifying potential candidates. Supports seminarian preparation and assists in final selections for candidacy to the priesthood.

Worship and RCIA

Promotes the liturgical life of the diocese by coordinating all diocesan liturgies, supporting RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) formation and providing resources for liturgical catechesis and the formation of liturgical ministers.