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ARCHDIOCESAN OFFICIALS:


ARCHBISHOP OF DUBUQUE — Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B., S.T.L., FirstClass-DBQCAB
VICAR GENERAL —
Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Ph.D., FirstClass-DBQCVGD
JUDICIAL VICAR —
Rev. Scott E. Bullock, J.C.L., FirstClass-DBQCJV
EPISCOPAL VICARS
Rev. Michael J. Podhajsky, J.C.L., Cedar Rapids Region, FirstClass-DBQCVGC
Rev. Thomas R. Zinkula, J.D., J.C.L., Cedar Rapids Region, FirstClass-DBQCVGC
Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Ph.D., Dubuque Region, FirstClass-DBQCVGD
Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbush., Waterloo Region, FirstClass-DBQCVGW
Rev. James L. Miller, Vicar for Hispanic Ministry, FirstClass-DBQ128

CHANCELLOR — Sr. Maureen McPartland, O.P., J.C.L., FirstClass-DBQCCO
DIRECTOR OF THE ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTER —
Lynn Osterhaus, FirstClass-DBQCHR,
FINANCE OFFICER —
Richard L. Runde, C.P.A., FirstClass-DBQCFO



ARCHBISHOP'S CABINET:

Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B. Dan Rohner
Rev. Msgr. Russell M. Bleich Richard L. Runde
Sr. Lynn Fangman, PBVM Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale
Sr. Maureen McPartland, O.P. Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch
Lynn Osterhaus Rev. Thomas R. Zinkula


ARCHDIOCESAN CONSULTORS:

Rev. Msgr. James O. Barta Rev. Msgr. Ralph P. Simington
Rev. Msgr. Russell M. Bleich Rev. Philip E. Thompson
Rev. Msgr. Walter L. Brunkan Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale
Very Rev. Richard G. Gaul Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch



VICARS FORANE (DEANS)

Cedar Rapids—Very Rev. John A. Gossman, St. Joseph Parish, 1790 14th St., Marion, 52302, Tel. 319-377-4869, FirstClass-DBQ126
Decorah—Very Rev. Marvin C. Salz, 202 2nd Street S.E., PO Box 131, Fort Atkinson 52144; Tel. 563-534-7298, FirstClass-DBQ183SP
Dubuque—Very Rev. Dwayne J. Thoman, Holy Spirit Parish, 2215 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque 52001; Tel. 563-583-1709, FirstClass-DBQ059
Dyersville—Very Rev. Phillip F. Kruse, 405 Franklin St, PO Box 6, Bellevue 52031 Tel. 563-872-3234, FirstClass-DBQ012
Elkader—Very Rev. Paul R. Peters, St. Joseph Parish, 330 First Street S.W., PO Box 626, Elkader 52043, Tel. 563-245-2548, FirstClass-DBQ074
Independence—Very Rev. John R. Kremer, St. John Parish, 307 South St., PO Box 187, Delhi 52233-0187; Tel. 563-922-2251, FirstClass-DBQ050
Marshalltown—Very Rev. Michael J. Mesher, St. Patrick Parish, 900 Park Street, Tama 52339; Tel. 641-484-3039, FirstClass-DBQ197
Mason City—Very Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling, Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, 1000 4th Street SW, Mason City 50401; Tel. 641-424-7000; FirstClass-DBQHC3
New Hampton—Very Rev. Carl A. Ries, Immaculate Conception Parish, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City 50616; 641-228-1071; FirstClass-DBQ035
Waterloo—Very Rev. Jerry F. Kopacek, St. Edward Parish, 1423 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 50702; Tel. 319-233-8060, FirstClass-DBQ210
Webster City—Very Rev. Bernard C. Grady, St. Patrick Parish, 1405 N. Federal, Hampton 50441; Tel. 641-456-4857, FirstClass-DBQ097

* All FirstClass e-mail addresses end in @arch.pvt.k12.ia.us


ARCHDIOCESAN BOARDS-COMMISSIONS-COUNCILS

AMERICAN MARTYRS RETREAT HOUSE ADVISORY BOARD Chair, Deacon Greg Lievens; Ex-Officio, Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch, Mary Foy, Rev. Louis M. Jaeger, Tom Hoag, Roger Kueter, Sr. M. Jeanine Kuhn, PBVM, Anastasia Nicklaus Schmelzer. Dale Roethler


ARCHDIOCESAN FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION AND CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD
Faith Formation Commission:
Ex-officio member: Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB
Represented by: Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Theresa Breitbach, Rev. Nicholas B. March, Dave Cushing, Kathy Oberreuter, Mike Erickso Ruth Palmer, Shirley Ford, Deacon Jim Patera, Corrine Breitsprecker, Joe Schmall, Kim Hermsen, Eric Stromberg, Deacon Michael Klappholz, Sue Vernon, Leon Kuehner, Sarah White, Sue Keune, Executive Officer: Jim OsterbergerCatholic School Board:
Ex-officio member: Jim Osterberger, Corrine Heimer Breitsprecker, Kathy Oberreuter, Tim Kneeland, Deacon Jim Patera, Jackie Luecht, Martha Real, Bill McCartan, Rev. Philip E. Thompson, Mary Nichols, Executive Officer: Jeff Henderson

Catholic School Board:
Ex-officio member: Jim Osterberger, Corrine Breitsprecker, Kathy Oberreuter, Tim Kneeland, Deacon Jim Patera, Jackie Luecht, Martha Real, Bill McCartan, Rev. Philip E. Thompson, Mary Nichols, Executive Officer: Jeff Henderson

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE CORPORATE BOARD Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Mark Molo, Sr. Dolores Marie McHugh, BVM, Sr. Maureen McPartland, OP, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Treasurer (non-voting): Richard L. Runde, Recording Secretary: Sarah Otting


ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE DEPOSIT AND LOAN FUND BOARD Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Mark Molo, Sr. Dolores Marie McHugh, BVM, Sr. Maureen McPartland, OP, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Treasurer (non-voting): Richard L. Runde, Recording Secretary: Sarah Otting


ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE EDUCATION FUND BOARD President: Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Vice-President: Paul Frommelt, Secretary (non-voting): TBA, Treasurer (non-voting): Richard L. Runde, Matthew Brandes, C. Richard Stark, Edward J. Gallager, Jr. Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale


ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE PERPETUAL CARE FUND BOARD Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Arnold Honkamp , Sr. Maureen McPartland, OP, Sr. Helen Huewe, OSF, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Treasurer (non-voting): Richard L. Runde, Recording Secretary: Sarah Otting


ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE SEMINARIAN EDUCATION FUND BOARD Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Mark Molo, Sr. Dolores Marie McHugh, BVM, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Sr. Maureen McPartland, OP, Treasurer (non-voting): Richard L. Runde, Recording Secretary: Sarah Otting


AUDIT COMMITTEE Chair: Denise Dolan, Sr. Margaret Cosgrove, BVM, Stephen Schmall, Staff (non-voting): Richard L. Runde


BUILDING COMMISSION Chair, Rev. Msgr. Russell M. Bleich; Executive Secretary, Richard L. Runde; Recording Secretary, Ken Rahe; Milt Dakovich, Deacon LaVerne Flagel, Rev. Msgr. Stanley J. Hayek, James Hynes, Deacon Ray Larsen, Peggy Lovrien, Rev. Neil J. Manternach, John J. Negro, James Osterberger, Rev Msgr.Carl Schmitt, Ed Wineinger.


CATHOLIC CHARITIES BOARDS OF DIRECTORS President, Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B.; Vice President, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Mary Jo Rater, Sr. Margaret Mary Cosgrove, BVM Stephanie Savage, Nancy Zachar Fett, Richard Schrad, Jeffrey Fitzpatrick, Paul Sigwarth, Tom Johnson, Deacon Tom Sink, James Jackson, Staff (non-voting): Tracy Morrison, M.S., L.M.H.C., N.C.C.


CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOUNDATION — (a.k.a. SAINT MARY’S HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
President: Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Vice-President: Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Greg Burbach, Stephanie Savage, Sr. Margaret Mary Cosgrove, BVM, Nicholas Schrup III, Michael Coyle, Staff (non-voting): Tracy Morrison

CEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cathy Robertson, Barbara Brumm, Mike Dudley, Becky Seymour, Paul Hanson, Steve Kammeyer, Pam Washington, Rev. George W. Karnik, Loras and Carolyn Weber, Debbie Landuyt, Bob Rahe


CHRISTIAN INITIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair: Rev. Kenneth J. Glaser, Vice-Chair: Jo Meister, Karen Byrne, Sr. Connie Howe, RSM, Sr. Francine Quillin, PBVM, Jim Hawkins, Sr. Jeanne Tranel, OP


CHURCH DESIGN/RENOVATION COMMISSION Chair: Rev. Neil J. Manternach, Sr. Ruth Jackson, SVM, Vice-Chair: Pam Johnston Rev. Dennis D. Juhl, Executive Secretary: Peggy Lovrien, Rev. Philip E. Thompson, Rev. David G. Kucera


DIACONAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL President, Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B.; Chair, Executive Secretary, Deacon Tom Lang;
Lois Polt Ames Region
Lois Polt Ames Region
Deacon Ron Smith Ames Region
Deacon Mike Klappholz Cedar Rapids Region
Deacon Rich Wallace Cedar Rapids Region
Deacon Jim Thill Dubuque Region
Deacon Jim Steger Dubuque Region
Karen Byrne Mason City Region
Jean Casey Mason City Region
Deacon Nick Francois Northeast Region
Deacon Mike Ward Northeast Region
Deacon Jim Patera Waterloo Region
Deacon Tim Post Waterloo Region
Deacon Tim LoBianco Appointed by the Archbishop
Deacon Horacio Quiles Appointed by the Archbishop
Rev. James P. Brokman Archbishop’s Delegate
APC Liaison: Deacon Sean Smith
Catholic Charities Board/Social Concerns Committee: Deacon Tom Sink

DUE PROCESS BOARD Chair: Julie Niemeyer, Rev. Gabriel C. Anderson, Sr. Jean Marie Gordon, BVM, David Heiar, Deacon Steven Strang, Karen Volz, John Waldmeir, Staff (non-voting): Lynn Osterhaus


FAMILY LIFE AND MARRIAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Deacon Gary Aitchison, Linda Manternach, Kay Aitchison, Rev. Phillip E. Schmitt, Karen Bonfig, Amy Shannon, Jennifer Clancy, Becky Shaffer, Mike Erikson, Erik Stromberg, Janice Loecke, Diane Walston


FINANCE COUNCIL - Chair, Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B.; Executive Secretary: Richard L. Runde, Recording Secretary: Paula Montag, Rev. Msgr. James O. Barta, Robert Kucharski, Donald J. Bergan, Jason McDermott, Deacon Matthew F. Berry, Karen Sturm, Sr. Margaret Cosgrove, BVM, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Rev. Joseph L. Hauer, Thomas W. Hanley, Steve Weiss


HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair, Lynn Osterhaus; Sr. Jean Gordon, BVM; Kathy Krusie, Julie Neimeyer


INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Chair: Bob Kucharski, Edward Gallagher, Jr., Rev. Msgr. James O. Barta, Greg Greco, Don Flynn, Deacon Paul Peckosh, Rev. Douglas J. Loecke, Paul Frommelt, Richard L. Runde


LAY FORMATION ADVISORY BOARD Patricia Brush, Jerry Manternach
Drew Conrad Kathy Oberreuter, Roger Kueter, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Rev. Louis M. Jaeger, Maureen Utter, Dean Manternach


MEDICAL-MORAL COMMISSION Chair: Janine Marie Idziak, Ph.D., Rev. William M. Joensen, Ph.D., Carol Schmidt, R.N.C., M.S.H., Rev. Stephen A. Lundgren, M.A., M.Div., Janice Loecke, L.P.N., B.S., Sr. Susan O’Connor, RSM, M.S.W, M.A., Mark Valliere, M.D., M.M.M., Richard Whitty, J.D.


PAMAD (Pastoral Associates/Ministers of the Archdiocese of Dubuque) President: Todd Flowerday, Vice President: Karen Bonfig, Treasurer: Rodney Bluml, Secretary: Karen Byrne


PASTORAL COUNCIL President: Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Chair: Daniel Hayes, Vice-Chair: Daniel Hayes, Secretary: Deacon Sean Smith, Executive Secretary: Dan Rohner, Jim Bailey Sr. Susan O’Connor, RSM, Sr. Linda Bechen, RSM, Alex Pfiffner, Rev. Msgr. Russell M. Bleich, Sr. Joellen Price, PBVM, Patrick Byrne, Nancy Rigel, Peter Gonzalez, Marci Roe, Sr. Virginia Heldorfer, OSF, Richard Schrad, Nathan Koch, Paula Teig, Norma Leibold, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Mike Manternach, Malinda Welton, Pat McPherson, Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch, David Mitchell

PERMANENT DIACONATE FORMATION BOARD Chair, Deacon Tom Lang; Joan Head, Deacon Dan Hoeger, Deacon Gerald Jorgensen,, Joann Koopmann, Deacon Ray Larsen, Rev. James L. Miller, Rev. David H. O'Connor, Deacon Michael Whitters.


PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD Chair: Rev. Dennis J. Quint Age Group IV, Rev. Donald L. Klein Age Group I, Rev. Philip E. Thompson Age Group II, Rev. Thomas J. McDermott Age Group III, Rev. Neil J. Manternach At Large


PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE — Martha Hanley, Deacon Stephen MacDonald, Andy Hasley, Hazel Martin, D.J. Jaeger, Ruth Palmer, Norma Leibold, Jean Trainor

PRIESTS' COUNCIL President: Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Chair: Rev. Mark J. Reasoner, Vice Chair: Rev. G. Robert Gross, Secretary: Rev. Dennis W. Miller
Ex Officio Members: Rev. Msgr. Russell M. Bleich, Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale
Deanery Representatives:
Rev. Anthony J. Kruse Cedar Rapids
Rev. Phillip G. Gibbs Decorah
Rev. G. Robert Gross Dubuque
Rev. Raymond A. Burkle Dyersville
Rev. Stephen A. Lundgren Elkader
Rev. Ardel H. Barta Independence
Rev. James L. Miller Marshalltown
Rev. Dennis W. Miller Mason City
Rev. Msgr. Walter L. Brunkan New Hampton
Rev. Kenneth C. Stecher Waterloo
Rev. Nils Hernández Webster City
Rev. Msgr. James O. Barta Appointed by the Archbishop
Rev. James P. Brokman Appointed by the Archbishop
Rev. Donald L. Klein Retired Priests Representative
Rev. James L. Miller Appointed by the Archbishop
Rev. Msgr. Carl L. Schmitt Retired Priests Representative
Rev. Jonah Wharf, OCSO Religious Priests Representative
Priestly Life and Ministry Committee (Standing Committee of the Priests’ Council):
Rev. Rodney M. Allers, Rev. Kenneth J. Glaser
Rev. John R. Flaherty, Rev. Louis M. Jaeger
Rev. Phillip G. Gibbs , Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch

REVIEW BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS: Chair: Dr. Barbara Sullivan Woodward Dubuque, John E. Beckman Waterloo, Cherie Casey, M.A. Dyersville, Elizabeth Corken Deegan Cedar Rapids, Pastor Darrel Gerrietts Waverly, Sr. Corita Heid, RSM Mason City, Deacon Michael Klappholz Cedar Rapids, Very Rev. Jerry F. Kopacek Waterloo, Judge Randal Nigg Dubuque, Pam Whitters Clarion, Deacon Gerald T. Jorgenson Promoter of Justice

SAINT RAPHAEL PRIEST FUND SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS/PRIEST PENSION PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES President, Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B.; Vice-President, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Secretary-Treasurer: Rev. Msgr. James O. Barta, Plan Administrator: Richard L. Runde, Recording Secretary: Paula Montag
Directors: Rev. Msgr. James O. Barta, Rev. Thomas J. McDermott, Rev. Msgr. Walter L. Brunkan, Rev. Dennis J. Colter, Very Rev. Michael J. Mescher, Rev. Msgr. Stanley J. Hayek, Rev. Mark J. Reasoner, Rev. Msgr. Carl L. Schmitt, Rev. Douglas J. Loecke, Rev. Msgr. Ralph P. Simington, Rev. Msgr. John R. McClean, Rev. Thomas R. Zinkula


SEMINARY ADMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARD Chair: Rev. Scott E. Bullock, Mary Jo Pfeifer-Wulf, Rev. Neil J. Manternach, Rev. Dustin L. Vu, Rev. Thomas J. McDermott, Rev. G. Robert Gross


SCHOOL TUITION ORGANIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Vice-President: Jim Osterberger, Secretary: Jeff Henderson, Mae Becker, Julie Hermann, Jeff Engel, Judy Rudman, Joseph Schmall

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE:
Chair: Joanne Koopmann Dyersville Deanery
Susan Martinek Cedar Rapids Deanery
Jim Hawkins Decorah Deanery
TBA Dubuque Deanery
Robert Breitfelder Dyersville Deanery
Sue Bahls Elkader Deanery
Jody Doyle Independence Deanery
Shirley Ford Marshalltown Deanery
TBA Mason City Deanery
Connie Wagner New Hampton Deanery
Deacon James Freet Waterloo Deanery
Mike O’Brien Webster City Deanery
Very Rev. Bernard C. Grady Priest Representative
Rev. Msgr. Lyle L. Wilgenbusch Regional Vicar
Sr. Lynn Fangman, PBVM Staff


VOCATION AWARENESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Rev. Henry P. Huber, Very Rev. Marvin C. Salz, Very Rev. Phillip F. Kruse.


WITNESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair: Sr. Carol Hoverman, OSF Dale Kueter, Lori Bahl, Paula Montag, Sr. Mira Mosle, BVM, Marilyn Gorun, Rev. Dennis J. Quint, Al Grivetti, Deacon Sean Smith


THE WITNESS CORPORATE BOARD Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, Sr. Maureen McPartland, OP, Sr. Carol Hoverman, OSF, Treasurer: Richard L. Runde

WORSHIP COMMISSION Chair, Christine Carrier; Vice Chair, TBA; Executive Secretary, Peggy Lovrien; Rev. Greg E. Bahl, Sr. Linda Bechen, RSM, Rev. Scott E. Bullock, Sr. Kathleen Grace, OSF, Bob Hauser, Rev. Nils Hernández, Joann Koopmann, Rev. Daniel J. Knepper, Rev. Dennis J. Quint, Anastasia Nicklaus Schmelzer, Deacon Robert Stirm


OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS

THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE —
Chairman: Edward Gallagher, Jr.
Ex Officio: Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, OSB
President (non-voting): Jamie Henley, Treasurer (non-voting): Richard L. Runde, Secretary: Paul Sigwarth, Recording Secretary: Sr. Lynn Fangman, PBVM, Matt Berry, Bill McCartan