Office of the Moderator of the Curia

The archbishop’s senior staff members who coordinate administrative and temporal affairs for the archdiocese, its parishes, and its institutions.

Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Assists and advises the archbishop in the governance of the archdiocese, and coordinates the work of the archbishop’s senior staff, archdiocesan offices, councils, commissions, boards, and agencies.

Reverend Philip G. Bochanski
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

[email protected]
215-587-4510

Chief Financial Officer
Manages the financial actions of the archdiocese and its institutions, including budgeting, financial planning, reporting and auditing, and investing.

Marc A. Fisher
Chief Financial Officer

[email protected]
215-587-4510

Chief Strategy Officer
Coordinates and communicates the overall vision and plan of the archdiocese among archdiocesan offices, parishes, and institutions, and with the broader community.

Brian McCarthy
Chief Strategy Officer

[email protected]
(215) 587-2354

Office for Information Technology

Mission is to plan, implement and maintain the technology-based infrastructure that supports the mission of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. OIT facilitates innovation, enhances efficiency and provides educational direction. We humanize technology by delivering solutions to the Archdiocese, responding to needs with respect and integrity.

Phone: 215-854-7067

Visit us at our web site: https://archoit.org

Chief Information Officer:
Michael Chorneiko
215-965-0287

Associate CIO of IT Operations
Dave Fiedler
267-663-0032

The Chancery Office

(215)587-4538
[email protected]
Consults on, implements and explains all canonical policies in the Archdiocese.

Chancellor
Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, J.C.L.

Vice Chancellor
Reverend Richard K. McFadden, J.C.L. 

Staff Canonist
Sean T. Doyle, J.C.D.

Archives & Records Center
Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
6719 Calvert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-904-8149
[email protected]
http://www.chrc-phila.org

Director of Archives
Leslie O'Neill

Archivist
Patrick Shank

• Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Website:
http://www.chrc-phila.org

Secretariat for Communications

• CatholicPhilly.com

LINK
(215)587-3747
[email protected]

The official news website of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is updated daily with Catholic news and information, and features a free weekly newsletter sent by email.

Editor
Kenneth A. Gavin

Assistant Editor
Courtney N. Sharpe

• Office for Communications

(215) 587-3747
[email protected]
https://archphila.org/ofc

The Office for Communications of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia communicates the work of the departments, agencies, parishes and schools of the Archdiocese through the news media. The Office also acts as liaison between the Archdiocese and elected officials, and advises the Archbishop and Archdiocesan institutions on communications and public policy issues.  It also produces La Voz de Dios en Las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos (The Voice of God in the Voices of the People), a weekly Spanish-language radio ministry broadcast in the Philadelphia region.

Chief Communications Officer
Kenneth A. Gavin

Deputy Communications Officer
Matthew Gambino

Communications Coordinator
Ellen Davidson

Photographic and Digital Media Production Specialist
Sarah Webb

Communications and Social Media Specialist
Bonnie Olinger

Media and Events Specialist for Catholic Education
Meredith Wilson

Media and Events Specialist for Catholic Human Services
Katie Rogers

Producer, Spanish Language Radio Program
Marianela Núñez

Technology Specialist
Daniel Kearns

Producer, Television Mass
Dr. Annette DiMedio

Office for Strategy

Serves the Archbishop through assisting in development and implementation of strategic plans for the archdiocese, including but not limited to marketing, development, and operations.

Chief Strategy Officer
Brian McCarthy
[email protected]

Director of Strategic Marketing 
J. Christiaan Collins
[email protected]

Director of Strategic Advancement
Sheila Rizzo 
[email protected]

Director of Strategic Operations
Deacon Jim O’Neill 
[email protected]

Manager
Lou Becht, PhD 
[email protected]

Administrative
Megan McNichol 
[email protected]

The Metropolitan Tribunal

LINK
222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1299
(215)587-3750
Review and judgment of all cases brought to the marriage tribunal.

Judicial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Paul A. DiGirolamo, JCD

Office for Child and Youth Protection

Website:
http://childyouthprotection.org/

Office of Investigations

Website:
https://archphila.org/archdiocesan-offices/office-of-investigations/

Office for General Counsel

Phone:  (215) 587-0511
Email: [email protected]
General Counsel:  Suzanne Hueston, Esquire
Assistant General Counsel:  Maribeth Boyle, Esquire

Serves as legal counsel to the archbishop and senior staff, archdiocesan offices and institutions, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, and parishes, representing them in all legal matters.

• Office for Insurance Services

Phone:  (215) 587-2494
Email:  [email protected]
Insurance and Risk Manager:  Margaret Toland
Risk & Insurance Call Center:  (877) 852-5246

Oversees the Risk and Insurance Program for all Archdiocesan entities, working in partnership with our outside service team at Porter & Curtis (Risk & Insurance Center).

Office for Parish Service and Support (Parish Statistics, Pastoral Planning Information)

(215)587-2474
[email protected]

The Office serves the needs of Parishes within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by providing pastors and staff with the support and information they need to manage their parish operations. The individuals within this Office work closely with parish staff and financial representatives to offer guidance on financial and pastoral planning, budgeting, accounting and financial reporting as well as providing information to help familiarize parishes and other entities with Archdiocesan policies, procedures, and best practices. The Office supports and facilitates, through information, research and education, pastoral planners at every level within the Archdiocese.

For more information including Parish Statistics and Pastoral Planning information, please visit our webpages.

Director
Kaitlin Lennon
[email protected]
215-587-3995

Assistant Director
Andrea Bell
[email protected]
215-587-0503

Associate for Pastoral Planning
Evelyn Brannan Tarpey
[email protected]
215-587-3848

Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia

LINK
100 North 20th Street, Suite 301, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1454
Catholic Charities Appeal
Phone: (215) 587-5650
Fax: 267-838-9574

President and CEO
Ted Qualli
Direct: 267-592-6709
[email protected] 

Office for Consecrated Life

(215) 587-3795
[email protected]

Represents the Archbishop to Religious of the Archdiocese in pastoral and canonical matters.

Delegate for Consecrated Life
Sister Marie Faustina Wolniakowski, R.S.M.
Liaison for the Archbishop and Religious within the Archdiocese

Office for Clergy

(215) 587-4532
[email protected]

The Office for Clergy acts as the primary contact between the Archdiocese and its priests and permanent deacons. The Office oversees the functions and operations of the Continuing Formation for Diocesan Priests, the Department of Retired Priests, and The Office for Permanent Deacons.

Vicar for Clergy:
Rev. Michael F. Hennelly, M.Div., M.S.

Assistant Vicar for Clergy:
Rev. Brian M. Kean, M.S. Ed.

Associate to the Vicar for Clergy:
Deacon Michael Pascarella Jr, M.A., M.S.
Phone: 215-587-4532

Department of Retired Priests

Vicar for Retired and Infirmed Priests
Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Sullivan, M.Div.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215-872-7554

Louise Sullivan
Retirement and Healthcare Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215-872-2163

Peggy Laub, RN, BSN
Community Outreach Nurse
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 610-930-8204

Suzanne McClelland, RN
Director of Priests Retirement Services
Villa Saint Joseph
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  610-586-8535

Rector:
Rev. Edward J. Kennedy, Rector (Pro-Tem.)
Villa St. Joseph 610-586-8535
1436 Lansdowne Avne., Darby 19023-1298

• St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook

100 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096-3099

Rector
Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, D.D., M.B.A., M.S.W.
610-667-3394
www.scs.edu

• • Vocations Office for Diocesan Priesthood

Website:
http://heedthecall.org/

Office for Divine Worship

Website: http://www.odwphiladelphia.org
[email protected]

The Office for Divine Worship serves as a resource for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, provides in a general way for the ongoing liturgical formation of the clergy and faithful, with a special emphasis on Christian Initiation and the formation of liturgical ministers. The Office for Divine Worship assists the Archbishop with the preparation and planning of all the liturgical celebrations in the Archdiocese for which he is the celebrant.

DIRECTOR
Reverend G. Dennis Gill
215-587-3537

Office for Financial Services

(215) 587-3943
[email protected]

Responsible for administering accounting policies and procedures, budgeting and the preparation of the Archdiocesan financial statements.

Chief Financial Officer
Marc A. Fisher
215-587-4510

Controller
Elizabeth D’Eramo, MBA
(215) 587-3943

• Investment Services

[email protected]

The Office for Investment Services (OIS) works in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Investment Committee and the investment advisors to monitor the Archdiocesan investment portfolio, which includes:

• maintaining the portfolio’s allocations according to the Committee’s recommendations
• ensuring that the portfolio is compliant with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines

The OIS assists parishes and Archdiocesan entities with other investment-related issues.

Assistant Controller
Joseph McCormick
(215) 587-3942

Secretariat for Catholic Education

(215)587-3700

[email protected]

This Secretariat is the administrative unit that oversees all matters pertaining to Catholic Education in the Archdiocese. As such the Office of the Secretary supervises and directs the Office of Catholic Education, the Office of Catechetical Formation, the Office for Youth & Young Adults, and the Newman Apostolates.

• Office of Catholic Education
• Educational Financial Services
• Office for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults

• Office of Catholic Education

The mission of the Office of Catholic Education is to promote the advancement of diocesan high schools, parish elementary schools and diocesan schools of special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Phone: 215-587-3700
Email: [email protected]

Father Stephen P. DeLacy
Vicar for the Office for Faith Formation of Youth and Young Adults
[email protected]

Mr. Jay DeFruscio
Chief Operating Officer for Secondary Schools 
[email protected] 

Mr. William E. Brannick
Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education
[email protected] 

David J. Magee, MBA, Ed.D.
Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]

Mr. Steven Clement
Chief Administrative Officer for Secondary Schools
[email protected]

Patricia Rigby, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools
[email protected] 

Ms. Jennifer Tuberosa
Chief Marketing and Advancement Officer for Secondary Schools
[email protected]

Mr. James Molnar
Director of Human Resources for Secondary Schools
[email protected]

Mr. Owen Logue
Senior Director of Enrollment Management for Secondary Schools
[email protected]

Mr. Aaron Heintz
Director of Technology
[email protected]

Mr. Stephen Haug
Executive Director of Athletics
[email protected] 

Ms. Mary Adams
President of Special Education Schools
[email protected] 

Ms. Kelly Urban
Special Education Supervisor for Secondary Schools
[email protected] 

Andrew M. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Secretary of Elementary Education
[email protected]

Ms. Bonnie Delciotto
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, Enrollment and School Culture
[email protected]

Sister Margaret Rose Adams, I.H.M.
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools
[email protected]

Ms. Bernadette Dougherty
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools
[email protected]

Sister Edward William Quinn, I.H.M.
Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Data Analysis, Standardized Assessments, and Early Childhood Education
[email protected]

Mr. Micah Sumner
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools
[email protected]

Eileen Schweyer, Ed.D.
Director of Government Programs
[email protected]

Mr. Matthew Hasher
Director for CYO Sports
[email protected]

Program Coordinators/Technology Positions

Mr. Steven Pagano
Associate Director of Information Technology
[email protected]

Mr. Albert Rossana
Senior Network Technician
[email protected]

Mr. Andrew Ciccaglione
Senior Network Technician
[email protected]

Mr. Tom Baird
Senior Network Technician
[email protected]

Ms. Jill Ladd
Senior System Administrator
[email protected]

Ms. Annabel Dotzman
Associate Director of Educational Technology
[email protected]

Mr. Anthony Dunn
Technology Integration Coach
[email protected] 

Ms. Nicole Donohue
Data Coordinator
[email protected]

• Educational Financial Services

[email protected]

Financial accounting, planning and reporting for the Office of Catholic Education, the secondary school system and the schools of special education.

David J. Magee, MBA, Ed. D
Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
(215) 587-3774

Maureen Fisher, MBA
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
(215) 587-4518

Thomas J. Geisler, MBA
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
(215) 667-2833

• Office of Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults

Rev. Stephen DeLacy
Vicar, Office for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults
[email protected]
215-587-3979
https://offyya.org

Kathleen Pfeffer
Associate Director, Office for Ministry with Youth and Young Adults
215-587-3979
[email protected]

• • Office for Catechetical Formation

Catechesis is sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ in such a way that a person comes to: know about God, believe in him and his teachings, enter into a relationship with God and be transformed by him. Catechesis promotes knowing and living the Catholic faith.While all Catholics participate in the Church’s catechetical mission, the Archbishop has primary responsibility for catechesis in the Archdiocese. The Office for Catechetical Formation assists the Archbishop in this most sacred and time honored task of faith formation.

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Office for Catechetical Formation supports the catechetical initiatives of Archdiocesan Catholic Schools, Parish Religious Education Programs, Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Catholic Campus Ministry. To ensure that the beauty and the truth of the Catholic faith is presented with fidelity, the Office promotes the ongoing faith formation of Administrators, Teachers, Catechists, Youth and Young Adult Leaders, Newman Chaplains and Catholic Campus Ministers.

For more information and resources, please visit our website:
http://phillyocf.org

Wanda Nouel
Interim Director for Catechetical Formation
215-587-3720
https://phillyocf.org/

Kathy Pfeffer
Interim Associate Director, Catechetical Formation
215-587-3720
[email protected]

• • Office of Catholic Youth Organization

Matthew Hasher
CYO Director
215-458-5030
https://offyya.org/cyo/ 

• • Office for Ministry with Youth

Marisally Santiago
Director for Ministry with Youth
215-587-3714
https://phillyomy.org/

Jenny O'Neill
Associate Director, Ministry with Youth
215-587-3714

[email protected]

• • Office for Ministry with Young Adults

Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE
Director for Ministry with Young Adults
215-587-4544

[email protected]

• • • Newman Apostolate

Director
215-587-4544

Website:
http://phillyocf.org/newman-centers/

Catholic Cemeteries Office

LINK

Catholic Cemeteries Counseling Service (Inquiries, Assistance, Sales)

Everstory Partners
955 Keller Rd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Contact: Matthew Sobon, Vice President of Sales and Operations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215-826-2600 (Office)
              215-301-1820 (Direct)

• Liaison for the Office for Catholic Cemeteries

The Archdiocesan Liaison for the Catholic Cemeteries serves as the representative of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and coordinates efforts related to the operation, maintenance and administration of the Catholic cemeteries with EverStory Partners.

Archdiocesan Liaison for Catholic Cemeteries: Phil Schneider, Director of Property Services
Phone: 215-587-3560
Email: [email protected]

Human Resources Office

Employee Benefits Portal

Employment

[email protected]

Administration of the personnel function including human resource policies, wages and salary, job descriptions, performance evaluations, employee benefits, recruiting and retention, and employee relations.

Director
Maureen Gallagher
(215) 587-3910

Assistant Director
Jay Wieckowski, M.S., SHRM-SCP
(215) 587-3910

Office for Property Services

Responsible to oversee and coordinate all Archdiocesan matters relating to property and real estate, including but not limited to, acquisition and disposition of assets, construction, renovation and other capital projects within the Archdiocese and its parishes. 

Phone: (215) 587-3560
[email protected]

Director of Property Services: Philip Schneider
Email: [email protected]

Capital Projects & Leasing Coordinator: Gail Bettinger Boyle
Email: [email protected]

Engineer: Dave Beebee
Email: [email protected]

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

Website: https://ccphila.org/

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia (CCoP) is guided by the Catholic faith to empower and uplift Philadelphia area neighbors with compassionate care and essential services. CCoP nourishes the hungry and provides shelter for those experiencing homelessness; strengthens and supports at-risk children, youth, and families; enriches the lives of senior citizens; and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Secretary and Executive Vice President for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Heather Huot

Chief Financial Officer
Daniel Dougherty

Chief Information Officer
Michael Chorneiko

Director of Marketing
Timothy Walz

Director of Youth Services Division
Dr. James Black

Executive Director of Nutritional Development Services
Lizanne Hagedorn

Director of Catholic Housing and Community Services
Suzanne O’Grady Laurito

Director of Community-Based and Housing and Homeless Services Division
Amy Stoner

Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division
Francis Swiacki

Office for General Services

Responsible for plant assistance within the Archdiocesan Office Center. Offers assistance for parochial and other archdiocesan entities.

Suzanne Kelly
Coordinator

(215) 587-3633
[email protected]
Archdiocesan Information Line: (215) 587-3600

• The Liturgical Exchange

https://www.liturgicalexchange.com/

The Mission of the Office for the Liturgical Exchange is the preservation and respectful placement of appointments of Catholic identity from Archdiocesan closed and non-closed churches and other facilities.

Coordinator
Mr. Dave Parker
(484) 885-5588
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Secretariat for Evangelization

Assists the Archbishop in his three-fold ministry of teaching, sanctifying and governing the local Church so as to build up the Body of Christ that it may come to full stature and announce to the world the wisdom and truth found in the Word of God, who is Jesus Christ.

Secretariat for Evangelization
Office of the Auxiliary Bishop
The Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla
Phone: 215-965-1631

Annette Siegel
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 267-838-9811
[email protected]

• Office for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees

Website: http://migrantsandrefugeesphilly.org/

The Office for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees (PCMR) facilitates the ecclesial integration and full participation of immigrants, refugees, migrants, and other ethnic groups in the life of the Church. The Archdiocese provides pastoral care to Catholics of diverse ethnic backgrounds through ethnic or personal parishes and through apostolates, which provide liturgical services and care to Catholics of various languages, cultures, and rites. In particular the office ministers to Asian, African, European, Caribbean, Brazilian, and Native American Catholics.

Sister Gertrude Borres, R.A.
Director
E-mail: [email protected]
222 North 17 th Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103-1299
Phone: 215-587-3540

Administrative Assistance
Darlene Morales
Phone: 215-667-2820
E-mail: [email protected]

• Office for Hispanic Catholics

Website: http://hispaniccatholicoffice.org/

Represents the Archbishop in addressing the pastoral needs of Hispanic Catholics of the Archdiocese and those who minister to them in order to strengthen their participation in the life of the Church.

Director
Mrs. Kathia Arango
222 North 17th Street 
Philadelphia , PA 19103-1299
Phone: 215-667-2823
E-mail: [email protected] 

Administrative Assistance
Darlene Morales
Phone: 215-667-2820
E-mail: [email protected]

• Oficina Para Católicos Hispanos

http://oficinahispanacatolica.org/

• Office for Black Catholics

Website: http://www.officeforblackcatholicsadphila.org

Facilitates on all levels within the Archdiocese participation of the Black Catholic community in the life of the Church.

Director
Stacy Williams
[email protected]

Administrative Assistance
Darlene Morales
Phone: 215-667-2820
[email protected]

• Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate

OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

http://opdarchphilly.org

[email protected]

The Office for Persons with Disabilities was established in 1991 and strives to proclaim the Gospel to all people through witness and proclamation to foster the full inclusion of people of all abilities into the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Department serves as a pastoral resource for parishes, institutions, families and individuals in providing access and welcome to persons with disabilities.

Natalie Rivera, M.Ed., Director
Phone: V: 215 587-3913, TDD: 215 587-0510
Email: [email protected] 

Program Coordinator: James Flanagan
Phone: 215 587-0500

DEAF APOSTOLATE

www.deafcatholicphilly.org

[email protected]

The Deaf Apostolate provides pastoral care, sacramental preparation, religious education, and a regular schedule of Masses in American Sign Language with the Catholic community who are deaf or hard of hearing. Fostering faith formation and providing full access into the life of the church are the primary goals of the Apostolate.

Deacon William Griffin, Coordinator
Phone: 215 587-3913 / Video Phone: 215 587-0510
Email: [email protected]

Rev. Sean A. Loomis, Priest Coordinator Chaplain
Annunciation B.V.M. Parish
410 Sagamore Road
Havertown, PA 19083
Phone: 610-449-1613 / Video Phone: 267-507-1215
E-mail: [email protected]

Msgr. Paul Dougherty, Chaplain
St. Margaret Parish 
210-212 N. Narberth Ave. 
Narberth, PA 19072
Phone: 610-664-3770
E-mail: [email protected]

Deacon William Griffin, Pastoral Worker
3114 Belgreen Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Video Phone: 267-579-3351
Email: [email protected]

• Office for Life and Family

Website: http://phillycatholiclife.org

[email protected]

“The future of humanity passes by way of the family” (On the Family, Pope John Paul II 86).  The Office for Life, Family and Laity works to uphold the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death, the sacredness of marriage between one man and one woman and to develop a Catholic laity, formed in the authentic teaching of the Church, to “ go and make disciples of all the nations” (Mt 28:19).

Daniel Drain, Director
Phone: 215-587-5661
[email protected] 

James Flanagan, Program Coordinator
Phone: 215 587-0500
[email protected]

PROJECT RACHEL

Offers spiritual and professional counseling to those who are in any way affected by the experience of abortion.
215-587-5640
http://www.hopeafterabortion.com/

For further information:  http://phillycatholiclife.org/

Other Areas of Ministry:

• Courage Apostolate
• Marriage and Family
• Marriage Preparation
• Natural Family Planning
• Parish Services Directors Post-Abortion Healing
• Prison Ministry
• Religious Liberty
• Respect Life

• Office for the New Evangelization

The Office for the New Evangelization exists to support the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in living out the Church’s fundamental mission, given to her by Christ, to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19).   The office seeks to bring the “ever new” of Jesus Christ to a new time in history through support of parish evangelization and adult faith formation ministries and through Archdiocesan events that respond to the call of the new evangelization.

Director: Meghan Cokeley
Phone: 215 587-5630
[email protected]

Associate Director
Phone: 215-320-8065

Website: phillyevang.org

• Evangelization / Missionary Discipleship
• Adult Faith Formation
• Men’s / Women’s Formation
• Lay Ministry
• Catholic Women’s Conference
• Unbound Ministry
• Archbishop’s Commission for Missionary Disciples

• Propagation of the Faith / Pontifical Mission Societies

Website: http://phillymissions.org
[email protected]

Creates a greater awareness of the Missionary work of the Church and gathers funds and other resources in support of this activity.

Reverend Monsignor James D. Beisel
Director
Phone: 215-587-3944
E-mail: [email protected]

Mrs. Michele Meiers
Assistant Director
Phone: 215-587-3944
E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Andrea Rodriguez
Mission Education and Communications Manager
Phone: 215-587-3945
E-mail: [email protected]