Vicar for Clergy
The Vicar for Clergy is responsible for all matters pertaining to clergy. These include assignments, retirements, serving outside the diocese, leave of absences or sick leave. The Vicar of Clergy serves the bishop in his relationships to the priests of the diocese. The Executive Director assists in the administration of the retired priests program and policy and attends to the needs of senior priests. He also works with the Diocese to complete the processes of Clergy being incardinated into or excardinated from.
Offices under the direction of the Vicar for Clergy include Continuing Formation of Clergy, Priest Personnel, Permanent Diaconate, Vocations and Vowed Religious.
For More Information, Contact:
Rev. Michael Balash
Vicar For Clergy & Religious
To request a letter of suitability
(Priests/Deacons/Seminarians only):
Director of Continuing Formation
The Director of Continuing Formation of clergy presents opportunities for clergy to develop holistically. He offers opportunities to celebrate and develop together, and affirms and encourages clergy to continue to grow in their ministry. The office provides opportunities such as the diocesan celebration of ordination anniversaries, days of recollection, retreats and convocations.
Announcements
Fall Luncheons for Retired Priests
All retired priests are invited to a Fall Luncheon with Bishop Bonnar. The reservation deadline is September 11, 2024.
Presbyteral Council
Congratulations to the new members of the Presbyteral Council: Msgr. Zuraw, Fr. Balash, Fr. Celuch, and Mrs. Lawson.
Clergy Convocation – Catholic Leadership Institute: SAVE THE DATE!
RSVP now for lunch and dinner at the Clergy Convocation with Catholic Leadership Institute: Thursday, September 12, 2024.
ANNUAL AUGUST GATHERINGS FOR RCIA TEAMS
In preparation for the implementation of the OCIA in your parish in the coming year, the Office of Worship will be scheduling workshops for clergy and parish OCIA teams in October. More information will be coming soon.
Letters of Suitability Required – Request Now Online
Letters of suitability are to be sent from one bishop/superior to another. An electronic form is now available online for diocesan priests to request a letter of suitability from Bishop Bonnar.
Stay Informed on Legislation from the Catholic Conference of Ohio (CCO)
The Ohio Catholic Conference acts as the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio, providing monthly newsletters that summarize key legislation and action alerts to empower Catholics in upholding the Church’s beliefs and values.
Catholic Leadership Institute Update
All parishes will receive resources to develop their pastoral plans. This list of parishes have been selected to participate in either the intensive or virtual tracks with Catholic Leadership Institute.
