Vicar for Priests
Office Staff
Vicar for Priests
Rev. Christopher L. Cordes
573-635-9127, ext. 271
Senior Administrative Assistant
Salena Morgan
573-635-9127, ext 214
Wellness Care Coordinator
Danielle Freie, LPN
573-953-9031
Mailing Address:
Alphonse J. Schwartze
Memorial Catholic Center
Attn: Vicar for Priests Office
2207 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914
Vicar for Priests
A bishop is the visible face of a diocese, appointed by the pope to lead the clergy and the faithful. The bishop appoints vicars to handle many of his administrative tasks. The Vicar for Priests represents the bishop in matters pertaining directly to the priests of the diocese.
Mass Coverage Requests
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Priests' Institute 2023
October 9 - 13, 2023
Pastors and Principals Workshop
September 19, 2023
This is the annual workshop. All pastors of parishes with schools and all priests who are preparing to become pastors are required to attend this meeting. All priests are invited and encouraged to attend.
Wellness Day 2023
September 11 - 12, 2023
Ongoing Clergy Formation
August 25, October 27, and November 17, 2023
Ministry to Priests
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