Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Baton RougeRoman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge

services are coordinated through many departments:

bulletArchives
bulletHispanic Apostolate
bulletDiocesan Attorney
bullet Maintenance
bulletBishop Robert E. Tracy Center
bulletMarriage & Family Life
bulletBlack Catholics
bullet Missions
bulletCharismatic Renewal
bulletR.C.I.A. Steering Committee
bulletChild and Youth Protection
bullet Religious Education
bulletChristian Formation
bullet Religious Men and Women
bulletClergy Personnel
bullet Retreat Centers
bulletContinuing Clergy Formation
bullet Stewardship
bullet Diaconate
bullet Vocations and Seminarians
bullet Ecumenical Affairs
bulletWorship
bullet Evangelization
bullet Youth and Young Adult Ministry
bulletHearing Impaired Ministry
 
 
bulletOther Diocesan Officials


bulletARCHIVES
Mailing address:
P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-387-0561
FAX:
225-242-0299
Website:
http://www.diobr.org/archives
E-mail:
archives
[at] diobr.org
Archivist:
Mrs. Ann T. Boltin
Associate Archivist: Mrs. Lisa H. Lewis
Assistant Archivist: Ms. Katie Tessier

bulletATTORNEY, DIOCESAN
Firm:  Hebert, Spencer, Cusimano & Fry, L.L.P.
Address:
701 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5635
Telephone: 225-344-2601
FAX: 225-387-1714
Counselor: Mr. V. Charles Cusimano, Esq.

bulletBISHOP ROBERT E. TRACY CENTER
Mailing address:
P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1850 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1663
Telephone:
225-242-0222
FAX: 225-242-0134
E-mail: tracycenter
[at] diobr.org
Manager: Mrs. Debra Clement
Kitchen Manager: Ms. Charlotte Evans
Staff: Ms. Mary Barnhizer

bullet BLACK CATHOLICS
Address: P. O. Box 65, Convent, LA 70723-0065
Telephone: 225-562-3255 or 225-562-3509
FAX: 225-562-3255
E-mail: bcatholics
[at] diobr.org
Director: Deacon Alfred A. Adams, Sr.

bullet CHARISMATIC RENEWAL OFFICE
Mailing address: 9226 Magnolia Leaf Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-2665
Chairperson:
Mrs. Dotty Loar
Telephone: 225-636-2464
E-mail:
loard2 [at] hotmail.com
Liaison: Rev. Henry W. Gautreau, Jr., Ph.D.
Telephone: 225-346-8873


bulletCHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-242-0202
Special confidential "Contact Number": 225-242-0250
(To be used in reporting any instance of child sexual abuse by an employee of the Church
or a volunteer in one of the Church's programs)
FAX: 225-242-0233
E-mail: childprotection
[at] diobr.org
Overview: http://www.diobr.org/departments/ch_protection.htm
Child and Youth Protection Officer: Ms. Amy Cordon
Secretary: Ms. Anne Kilshaw

 
bullet CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-336-8760 or 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8765
E-mail: formation
[at] diobr.org
Website: http://christianformationbr.org
Director of Christian Formation: Mr. Charles P. Jumonville
Associate Director of Christian Formation (for Elementary Catechesis): Mrs. Rhonda Parenton
Office Manager: Mrs. Stephanie Moore

bulletCLERGY PERSONNEL
Address: 348 West Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760-3587
Telephone: 225-638-9665 or 225-638-6070
FAX: 225-638-6346
Director: Rev. Robert F. Stine
Personnel Board Members: Rev. Matthew P. Lorrain, Rev. Gerard R. Martin, Very Rev. Cleo J. Milano, S.T.L., V.F., and Very Rev. Miles D. Walsh, S.T.D., V.F.; and Deacon James J. Morrissey

bullet CONTINUING FORMATION FOR THE CLERGY
Mailing address: 16166 South Harrells' Ferry Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-3199
Telephone: 225-753-7950
FAX: 225-753-7965
E-mail: tranzino [at] diobr.org
Interim Director: Very Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino
bullet DIACONATE OFFICE
Address: 42021 Highway 621, Gonzales, LA 70737-9354
Telephone: 225-647-8461
FAX: 225-647-5125
E-mail: diaconate
[at] diobr.org
Director: Deacon James J. Morrissey
Assistant Director: Deacon Donald J. Musso
Formation Director: Very Rev. Randy M. Cuevas, S.T.L., V.F.

bulletECUMENICAL AFFAIRS
Address: 14040 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739-3302
Telephone: 225-261-4650
FAX:
225-261-5650
E-mail: ecumenism
[at] diobr.org
Director: Rev. Michael J. Moroney

bulletEVANGELIZATION
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-242-0137 or 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8731
E-mail: evangelization
[at] diobr.org
Website: http://www.diobrevangelization.org
Director of Evangelization: Dr. Greer G. Gordon
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Michelle T. Hall

 
bullet HEARING-IMPAIRED APOSTOLATE
Address: St. Francis de Sales Parish and Catholic Deaf Center, 2585 Brightside Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70820-3504
Telephone: 225-766-9320 (Voice/TDD)
FAX: 225-766-9320
E-mail: hearingimpaired
[at] diobr.org
Executive Director: Mrs. Carole B. Montgomery

bulletHISPANIC MINISTRY
Address: 7520 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4702
Telephone: 225-927-8700
FAX: 225-927-8787
E-mail: apostolado
[at] diobr.org or hapostol [at] bellsouth.net
Director: Rev. Rafael Juantorena, S.T.L., Ph.D.
Secretary: Mrs. Maria Rosa Eads

bulletMAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8789
After Hours Pager: 225-376-0596
E-mail: maintenance
[at] diobr.org
Director of Facility Management: Mr. Samuel N. Scimeca
Supervisor: Mr. Tommy Henry
Day Staff: Mr. Todd Fleming, Mr. Otis Harrell, Sr., Ms. Thoi Thi Le, and Mr. Kenny Smith
Night Staff: Mr. Huey Douglas, Mr. Kenny Doutrive, Mr. Herman James, Mr. Felton Johnson, and Mr. Marvin Lee Price

bulletMARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE DEPARTMENT
Mailing address:
P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address: 1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8745
E-mail: mflgen
[at] diobr.org
Website: http://christianformationbr.org
Director: Deacon Michael T. Chiappetta
Beginning Experience Liaison:  Ms. Julie LeBlanc
DBRHope Coordinator: Rev. Patrick J. Mascarella
Engaged Encounter Coordinators: Mr and Mrs. Eddie and Linda McClure
Natural Family Planning Coordinators: Mr. and Mrs. Ken Arceneaux
New Horizons Coordinator: Ms. Ruth Gauthier
Project Rachel Coordinator: Miss Shannon Baldridge
Re-Marriage Preparation (Redeeming State) Coordinator: Ms. Mila C. Gernon
Respect Life Coordinator: Miss Shannon Baldridge
Retrouvaille Coordinators: Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Tara Messenger
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Mr and Mrs. Minos Ponville
Secretary: Ms. Mila C. Gernon

To download the various brochures and flyers
of the Marriage and Family Life Department, click here.

bulletMISSION OFFICE
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8789
E-mail: missions
[at] diobr.org
Diocesan Director, Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith: Rev. N. John Nutter, III
Office Manager: Ms. Lennette Lasseigne

bulletR.C.I.A. STEERING COMMITTEE
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-336-8760 or 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8731
E-mail: formation
[at] diobr.org
Website: http://christianformationbr.org
Director of Christian Formation: Mr. Charles P. Jumonville
Secretary: Mrs. Stephanie Moore

bullet RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-336-8730 or 225-336-8760 or 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8731
E-mail: ore
[at] diobr.org
Website: http://christianformationbr.org
Director of Christian Formation: Mr. Charles P. Jumonville
Associate Director of Christian Formation (for Elementary Catechesis): Mrs. Rhonda Parenton
Office Manager: Mrs. Stephanie Moore

bullet

RELIGIOUS WOMEN AND MEN
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8789
E-mail: religious
[at] diobr.org
Pro-Vicar for Religious: Sr. Lucy Silvio, C.S.J.

bullet

RETREAT AND SPIRITUALITY CENTERS
bullet

Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center
Mailing address:
P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address: 1850 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1663
Telephone: 225-242-0222 or 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-242-0134
E-mail: tracycenter
[at] diobr.org
Manager: Ms. Debra Clement

bullet

Manresa House of Retreats
Mailing address: P. O. Box 89, Convent, LA 70723-0089
Physical address: 5858 Highway 44 (River Road), Convent, LA 70723-9999
Telephone: 225-562-3596 or (toll free in the USA) 800-782-9431)
FAX: 225-562-3147
E-mail: manresahr
[at] bellsouth.net
Website: http://www.manresala.org
General Manager and Director: Mr. Tim Murphy
Assistant Directors: Rev. Anthony Rauschuber, S.J. (Jesuit Community Superior), Rev. Rev. John Callahan, S.J., Rev. Peter Callery, S.J., , and Rev. Clyde LeBlanc, S.J.
Office Manager: Miss Shellie Hayes
House Manager: Mr. Jeff Bourgeois
Secretary: Ms. Tina Jones
Maintenance Supervisor: Mr. Adrien Delbasty

bullet

Rosaryville Spirit Life Center
Address:
39003 Rosaryville Road, Ponchatoula, LA 70454-9580
Telephone: 225-294-5039 or (toll free in the USA) 800-627-9183
FAX: 225-294-3510
E-mail: dsslc
[at] i-55.com
Website: http://www.rosaryvillela.com
Interim Director: Ms. Mary Herbert


bulletVOCATIONS AND SEMINARIANS
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-336-8778 or 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-242-0342
E-mail: vocations
[at] diobr.org
Vocation Director: Rev. Matthew P. Lorrain
Assistant Director of Seminarians: Sr. Lucy Silvio, C.S.J.
Secretary: Ms. Mary Layman

To read the most recent issue of the
Vocations & Seminarians Newsletter, click here.

To view/download a descriptive brochure about the Life Awareness Retreat scheduled for August 6-8, 2010, click here.


bulletWORSHIP OFFICE
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone:
225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8789
E-mail: worship
[at] diobr.org
Website: http://www.diobr.org/worship
Director: Very Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino, M.A.
Secretary: Mrs. Jarja Carville

bulletYOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY OFFICE
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028
Telephone:
225-336-8751 or 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-242-0245
E-mail: youth
[at] diobr.org 
Website: http://christianformationbr.org
Director: Mrs. Brigitte Burke
Youth Ministry Project Coordinator: Ms. Julie Ginther
Spiritual Director: Rev. Christopher J. Decker

bullet OTHER DIOCESAN OFFICIALS
Baton Rouge Nursing Homes Chaplains: Deacon Eugene F. Brady, Deacon John A. Jung, and Rev. Francis V. Ferrier, S.J.
Beginning Experience Director: Rev. Frederic A. Youngs, Ph.D.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Chaplain: Deacon Richard H. Grant
Catholic Cemeteries Coordinator: Rev. Frank M. Uter
Catholic Engaged Encounter Executive Priest: Rev. Eric V. Gyan
Catholic High School Chaplains:
bulletCatholic High School: Br. Raymond Hebert, S.C., and Rev. Andrew J. Merrick
bulletCatholic High School of Pointe Coupée: Rev. Robert F. Stine
bulletRedemptorist Diocesan Regional High School: Rev. Frank B. Bass
bulletSt. John Interparochial High School: Very Rev. Cleo J. Milano, S.T.L., V.F.
bulletSt. Joseph's Academy: Rev. N. John Nutter, III
bulletSt. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional High School: Rev. Paul Ju-Hyung Yi
bulletSt. Thomas Aquinas Diocesan Regional High School: Very Rev. Randy M. Cuevas, S.T.L., V.F., and Rev. Henry B. Groover, O.P.
bulletAscension Catholic Interparochial High School: Rev. Christopher J. Decker and Rev. Philip F. Spano

Director of Spirituality: Rev. Victor G. Messina
Hospital Chaplains:
bulletBaton Rouge General Regional Medical Center: Rev. Michael Jung, O.S.B.
bulletOur Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center: Rev. Donatus Ajoko and Rev. Thomas Danso
bulletSt. Elizabeth Hospital: Rev. Denis Echukwu

Metropolitan Serra Club of Baton Rouge Chaplain: Rev. Eric V. Gyan
Priests' Retirement Board Chairman: Rev. Frederic A. Youngs, Ph.D.
Retrouvaille Director: Very Rev. Vincent J. Dufresne, S.T.L., J.C.L., V.F.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Spiritual Director: Very Rev. Michael A. Miceli, V.F.
Separated/Divorced/Widowed Ministry Director: Rev. Frederic A. Youngs, Ph.D.
Serra Club of Baton Rouge Chaplain: Rev. Matthew P. Lorrain
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Executive Priest: Very Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino

Last Modified on July 19, 2010
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