Tribunal
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Contact the Tribunal
Mailing address:
P. O. Box 1087
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-1087
Physical address:
1800 South Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone: 225-336-8755
FAX: 225-242-0229
Email: tribunal@diobr.org
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The Diocesan Tribunal assists the Bishop in his role as the shepherd of the local church entrusted to his care. In his mission to teach, govern, and sanctify the people of the diocese, the Tribunal comprises the judicial responsibility of his ministry. The law of the Church is concerned with "the salvation of souls, which must always be the supreme law of the Church" (cf. Code of Canon Law, can. 1752).
In the Diocese of Baton Rouge, the Tribunal is comprised of the Bishop along with his Judicial Vicar, other appointed officials and judges, as well as a staff of assessors, ecclesiastical notaries, and experts in the behavioral sciences.
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Tribunal Officials & Lay Staff Members
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Very Rev. Paul D. Counce, J.C.L.pcouncediobr.orgJudicial Vicar
Pastor | St. Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge -
Very Rev. Jamin S. David, J.C.L., V.E.jdaviddiobr.orgEpiscopal Vicar for Strategic Planning
Secretary for Administration
Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate
Pastor | St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Albany
Judge | Diocesan Tribunal -
Rev. Vincent J. Dufresne, J.C.L.vdufresnediobr.orgPromoter of Justice & Defender of the Bond
Pastor | St. Joseph, Paulina,
St. Michael the Archangel, Convent,
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Gramercy -
Very Rev. Matthew C. Dupré, V.F.mduprediobr.orgDean of the South Deanery
Apprentice Defender of the Bond
Pastor | Ascension of Our Lord, Donaldsonville,
St. Francis of Asissi, Smoke Bend -
Rev. Matthew P. Lorrainmlorraindiobr.orgSecretary for Clergy & Religious Life
Apprentice Defender of the Bond
Pastor | St. John the Baptist, Brusly -
Rev. Gerard R. Martingmartindiobr.orgDefender of the Bond
Pastor | St. John the Evangelist, Prairieville -
Rev. Michael J. Moroneymmoroneydiobr.orgDirector | Ecumenical Relations
Pastor | St. Alphonsus Ligouri, Greenwell Springs -
Rev. Frank M. Uterfuterdiobr.orgRetired
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Eileen Bourgeoisebourgeoisdiobr.orgEcclesiastical Notary
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Claire Breauxcbreauxdiobr.orgAssessor
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Brenda Kellerbkellerdiobr.orgAssessor
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Consulting Experts in the Behavioral Sciences
Dr. M. Bernard Atkinson, Ph.D.
Dr. Christopher D. Garner, Psy.D.
Dr. Rachel R. Stokes, Psy.D.
Mrs. Carol Waguespack, L.P.C.
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