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BISHOP OF ROCKFORD

Most Reverend Thomas G. Doran, D.D., J.C.D.
Born - February 20, 1936
Ordained - December 20, 1961
Appointed Bishop of Rockford - April 19, 1994
Ordained and Installed Bishop - June 24, 1994

CHANCERY OFFICE
555 Colman Center Drive
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
Telephone: (815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-5266

Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:30 A.M. - 12 P.M., 1 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, Legal Holidays and Good Friday.

List of Diocesan Holidays

Speakers
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Sexual Misconduct Norm Booklet - (Order Form)

Code of Pastoral Conduct - (English)

Code of Pastoral Conduct - (Spanish)

Diocesan Curia

VICAR GENERAL
Most Rev. Arthur J. O’Neill, D.D.

VICAR GENERAL
Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Brady, P.A., Ph.D.

VICAR GENERAL/MODERATOR OF THE CURIA
Rev. Msgr. David D. Kagan, J.C.L.

VICAR GENERAL/CHANCELLOR
Rev. Msgr. Glenn L. Nelson, J.C.L.

DIOCESAN MASTER OF CEREMONIES/SECRETARY TO THE BISHOP
Rev. Matthew Bergschneider

EPISCOPAL VICAR AND RELIGIOUS

VICAR FOR CLERGY & RELIGIOUS
Rev. Msgr. Eric R. Barr
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-5962
Rockford, IL 61125
e-mail: vicarforclergy@rockforddiocese.org

Director of the Department of Educational Services
Sr. Patricia Downey, OP
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-6278
Rockford, IL 61125

Asst. Director of the Department of Educational Services
John McGrath
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-6278
Rockford, IL 61125

Director for Department of Financial & Adm. Services
Dr. Wayne Lenell, C.P.A.
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-5591
Rockford, IL 61125

Asst. Director for Department of Financial & Adm. Services
Jodi Rippon
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-5591
Rockford, IL 61125

CONSULTATIVE GROUPS

DIOCESAN CONSULTORS
Rev. Donald M. Ahles
Rev. Msgr. Eric R. Barr
Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Brady, P.A.
Rev. Daniel J. Deutsch
Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Hermes
Rev. Msgr. David D. Kagan, J.C.L.
Rev. Stephen J. Knox
Rev. Msgr. P. William McDonnell, VF
Rev. Msgr. John J. Mitchell, V.F.
Rev. Stephen St. Jules
Rev. Msgr. Raymond J. Wahl, P.A.
Rev. Geoffrey D. Wirth

DEANS
Aurora—Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Willhite
DeKalb—Rev. Msgr. Glenn L. Nelson
Elgin—Rev. Msgr. Robert B. Hoffman
Freeport—Rev. Msgr. P. William McDonnell
McHenry—Rev. Msgr. James W. McLoughlin
Rockford—Rev. Msgr. John J. Mitchell
Sterling—Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Dzielak

PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL
President: Most Rev. Thomas G. Doran, D.D., J.C.D.
Chairman: Rev. Michael Tierney
Vice Chairman: Rev. Daniel J. Deutsch
Ex officio:
Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Brady, P.A.
Rev. Msgr. David D. Kagan, J.C.L.
Rev. Msgr. Glenn L. Nelson, J.C.L

Members:
Rev. Donald M. Ahles
Rev. Kenneth J. Anderson, Treasurer
Rev. Msgr. Eric R. Barr, STL
Rev. David E. Beauvais
Rt. Rev. Vincent de Paul Bataille, OSB
Rev. Michael G. Black
Rev. Aaron R. Brodeski
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Dempsey
Rev. Martin G. Heinz
Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Hermes
Rev. Stephen J. Knox
Rev. Gerald P. Kobbeman, STL
Rev. Richard R. Kramer, Secretary
Rev. Christopher J. Kuhn
Rev. Msgr. P. William McDonnell
Rev. Msgr. John J. Mitchell, V.F.
Rev. David A. Peck
Rev. Richard A. Rosinski
Rev. Piotr Sarnicki, OFM Conv.
Rev. Timothy J. Seigel
Rev. Dean M. Smith
Rev. Stephen St. Jules
Rev. Msgr. Raymond J. Wahl, P.A., JCD
Rev. Geoffrey D. Wirth

DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL
Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Brady, P.A.
Rev. Msgr. David D. Kagan, J.C.L.
Rev. Msgr. John J. Mitchell, V.F.
Rev. Msgr. Joseph B. Linster
Dr. Wayne Lenell
Mr. Robert Britz
Mr. Michael Cyrs
Mr. William Lenert, Jr.
Mr. Kenneth May
Mr. John Morrissey
Ms. Regina Narusis
Mrs. Lillian Roy
Ms. Lois Wienen-Kamuntz

DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL
Most Rev. Thomas G. Doran, D.D., J.C.D. Bishop of Rockford

Officers:
John Krier (Chairperson), Freeport Deanery
Rev. Dean Russell (Vice-Chair), Diocesan Priests
Sr. Joelyn Hayes, OSF (Secretary), Women Religious

Representatives:
Deb Blair, Lay Pastoral Professionals
Margaret Brechon, Sterling Deanery
Anne Carson, DeKalb Deanery
William Cowan, Aurora Deanery
Ruth DeMuth, Freeport Deanery
James Dombek, Permanent Deacons
Francisco Fausto, Elgin Deanery
Paul Fay, Lay Pastoral Agents
Ignacio Felix, Permanent Deacons
Barney Gehl, Young Adults, West
Don Gnaedinger, Sterling Deanery
Mary Hacaga, DeKalb Deanery
Anne Hayes, Rockford Deanery
Rev. Gerald Kobbeman, STL, Diocesan Priests
Violet Kuczwara, McHenry Deanery
Ed Louis, Elgin Deanery
Armando Medina, Aurora Deanery
Rev. John Mikula, OFM, Conv., Religious Order Priests
Ann Riordan, Rockford Deanery
Margarita Rodriguez, Aurora Deanery
Sr. Janice Rosinke, SSJ-TOSF, Women Religious
Clare Titus, McHenry Deanery
Darrick Wardenburg, Young Adults, Central
Rev. Paul White, Diocesan Priests
Margaret Bucaro Wojtas, Young Adults, East

Ex officio
Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Brady, P.A., Vicar General
Dr. Michael Cieslak, Exec. Sec./Diocesan Research & Planning

Communications:
Dr. Owen Phelps, Diocesan Communications Office

DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-4861
(Address all official business to this office)
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:30 A.M. - 12 P.M., 1 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, Legal Holidays and Good Friday.

Process to Determine Marital Status in the Catholic Church

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JUDICIAL VICAR
Very Rev. Michael A. Kurz, J.C.L.

SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES
Rev. Robert J. Sweeney

PROMOTER OF JUSTICE
Rev. Msgr. John J. Mitchell, V.F.

DEFENDER OF THE BOND
Rev. Msgr. David D. Kagan, J.C.L.

PRO SYNODAL JUDGES
Rev. Msgr. Raymond J. Wahl, P.A., J.C.D.
Rev. Gerald P. Kobbeman, S.T.L.
Rev. William A. Kriegsmann
Rev. Francis E. McDonnell, S.T.L.
Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Dzielak, V.F., S.T.L.
Rev. Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, J.C.D.
Rev. Msgr. Glenn L. Nelson, J.C.L.

ADVOCATES
Sr. Margaret Anne Floto, OSF
Ellen B. Lynch
Sr. Nadine Meyer, SSND
Mr. Michael Pacer

EXPERTS
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Monahan, Ph.D.
Mr. Michael M. Kagan, M.A.

NOTARIES
Mrs. Donna Hayes
Mrs. Denise George
Mrs. Rebecca Ackerman

TRIBUNAL REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Samuel Berard
Mr. H. Donald Brunette
Mr. Richard Gerdeman
Mr. Paul Iwanski
Mr. Thomas White

OFFICE OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION
Executive Secretary: Mrs. Ellen B. Lynch Harrison
P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Sister Patricia Downey, OP, Director
Mr. John McGrath, Assistant Director
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-6278
Rockford, IL 61125

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Dr. Wayne Lenell, CPA, Director
Mrs. Jodi Rippon, CPA, Assistant Director
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-5591
Rockford, IL 61125

DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL SERVICES
www.dpsrfd.org/
Reverend John A. Slampak, S.T.L., Director
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-6303
Rockford, IL 61125

Mrs. Lorrie Gramer, Assistant Director
7708 East McGregor Road
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-5011
FAX: (815) 965-5811

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Mr. Frank Vonch, Director
555 Colman Center Drive
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-6303

102 S. Madison St.
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 965-0623
Fax: (815) 965-0628

HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND RETIREMENT FACILITIES

AURORA
Provena Mercy Center (630) 859-2222
1325 N. Highland Avenue FAX: (630) 801-2639
Aurora, IL 60506
President & CEO: Mr. Jack Barto
Director of Pastoral Care: Mr. Michael Cook (630) 801-2615
Chaplains: Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Benedictine Monks of Marmion Abbey, Mr. Stephen May, Mrs. Patricia Novy
Pastoral Associate: Dorothy Vandyke, MS

Provena Fox Knoll (630) 844-0380
421 N. Lake Street FAX: (630) 844-0702
Aurora, IL 60506
Administrator: Mrs. Jennifer Roach

Provena McAuley Manor (630) 859-3700
400 W. Sullivan Road FAX: (630) 264-1862
Aurora, IL 60506
Administrator: Mr. James Boyle

ELGIN
Provena St. Joseph Hospital (847) 695-3200
77 N. Airlite Street FAX: (847) 931-5511
Elgin, IL 60123
President: Mr. William Brown
Director of Pastoral Care: Mr. Edward Hunter

FREEPORT
Provena St. Vincent
Community Living Facility and Supported
Living Arrangement
Program Director: Theresa Parsek

Provena St. Joseph Adult Day Care Center

Provena St. Joseph Center (815) 232-6181
659 E. Jefferson FAX: (815) 232-6143
Freeport, IL 61032
Administrator: Theresa Parsek

GENEVA
Provena Geneva Care Center (630) 232-7544
(Nursing Home)
1101 E. State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Administrator: Janelle Chadwick
Pastoral Care Director: Sr. Cecilia Williams, SSCM

ROCKFORD
Provena Senior Services Corporate Offices (815) 877-7416
Vice President North Region: Mr. David Howard FAX: (815) 877-4299
3330 Maria Linden Drive
Rockford, IL 61114

Provena Cor Mariae Center (815) 877-7416
(Assisted Living/Nursing Home) FAX: (815) 877-4299
3330 Maria Linden Drive
Rockford, IL 61114
Administrator: Ms. Teresa Wester-Peters

Provena Saint Anne Center (815) 229-1999
(Nursing Home) (815) 229-1560
4405 Highcrest Road
Rockford, IL 61107
Administrator: Mrs. Judy Larson
Pastoral Care Director: Sister Marie Ange Marcotte, SSCM

Saint Anne Place (815) 399-6167
(Retirement Community) FAX: (815) 399-6169
4444 Brendenwood Road
Rockford, IL 61107
Administrator: Ms. Kathy Balsara

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (815) 226-2000
5666 East State Street FAX: (815) 395-5449
Rockford, IL 61108
Administrator: Mr. David Schertz
Chaplain & Director of Pastoral Care: Rev. William R. Wentink

OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing (815) 395-5091
5658 East State Street FAX: (815) 395-2275
Rockford, IL 61108
Dean: Dr. Terese Burch, Ph.D., RN

Vianney Oaks
(Diocesan Residence for Retired Priests)
7712 E. McGregor Road
Rockford, IL 61102
Business Office
Diocese of Rockford
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, IL 61125
Ph: (815) 399-4300
FAX: (815) 399-5266

ST. CHARLES
Provena Pineview Care Center (630) 377-2211
611 Allen Lane FAX: (630) 377-4352
St. Charles, IL 60174
Administrator: Mrs. Ann Dodge
Director of Pastoral Care: Sister Dorothy Hofer, SSSF

SAVANNA
Mercy Homecare & Hospice (815) 273-2628
1125 5th Street FAX: (815) 273-7025
Savanna, IL 61074
Administrator: Mrs. Vicki Johnson