Bishop Marshall makes two appointments

Bishop Robert W. Marshall, Jr. has announced two appointments.  Father Scott Chemino, most recently Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator, has been appointed Vicar General.  In making the appointment, Bishop Marshall noted that “Father Chemino has served as Vicar General for many years and I am grateful that he has agreed to continue to share his knowledge of the diocese and his vast experience with me.”  Father Chemino will remain Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church and School in Bunkie.  Canon law requires that a bishop appoint at least one Vicar General, a priest who acts as the bishop’s chief agent in executive matters.

In addition, Bishop Marshall has appointed Father Michael Craig Scott to the position of Moderator of the Curia.  Over the years, Father Scott has served as Vicar for Clergy and is presently Vicar Forane (Dean) of the Central Deanery.  Father Scott will remain Pastor of St. James Memorial Church in Alexandria and Dean.  A Moderator of the Curia, under the authority of the bishop, coordinates the exercise of the administrative duties and oversees those who hold offices and minister in diocesan administration.  Like the Vicar General, he must also be a priest.  “Father Scott brings to this position both years of parish experience and his knowledge of administration and of the needs of the diocese,” Bishop Marshall observed.  “Both Father Chemino and Father Scott are well-respected by the priests and people of the diocese and I know that we will be able to work well together.”

Effective Sept. 1, 2020