Catholic Diocese of Jackson
Chancery Personnel
Bishop’s Office
Karen Brown
Administrative Assistant/Notary, Office of the Bishop
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | karen.brown@jacksondiocese.org
Most Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz, DD
Bishop
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | joseph.kopacz@jacksondiocese.org
Most Reverend Joseph N. Latino, DD
Bishop Emeritus (2003-2013)
601-969-1880
Black Catholic Ministry
Chancellor Office
Mary Woodward
Chancellor, Archivist, Director, Office of Liturgy and Worship
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | mary.woodward@jacksondiocese.org
Child Protection Office
Vickie Carollo
Coordinator, Office of Protection of Children and Safe Environments
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-812-5743 | vickie.carollo@jacksondiocese.org
Vocations
Reverend Nick Adam
Parochial Vicar and Director of Vocations
Berta Mexidor
Coordinator of Spanish Content and Administrative Assistant
601-969-1880 | berta.mexidor@jacksondiocese.org
Reverend Aaron Williams
Parochial Vicar and Director of Seminarians
Department of Evangelization
Charlene Bearden
Coordinator, Office of Family Ministry
601-969-1880 | charlene.bearden@jacksondiocese.org
Stephanie Brown
Assistant Superintendent, Office of Catholic Education
601-969-2742 | stephanie.brown@jacksondiocese.org
Vickie Carollo
Coordinator, Office of Protection of Children and Safe Environments
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-812-5743 | vickie.carollo@jacksondiocese.org
Catherine Cook
Superintendent, Office of Catholic Education and Director, Department of Evangelization
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8469 | cathy.cook@jacksondiocese.org
Joanna King
Director of Communications, editor; Mississippi Catholic
(601) 969-3581 | joanna.king@jacksondiocese.org
Karla Luke
Associate Superintendent, Office of Catholic Education
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8469 | karla.luke@jacksondiocese.org
Berta Mexidor
Coordinator of Spanish Content and Administrative Assistant
601-969-1880 | berta.mexidor@jacksondiocese.org
Marriage and Family Ministry
Charlene Bearden
Coordinator, Office of Family Ministry
601-969-1880 | charlene.bearden@jacksondiocese.org
Mississippi Catholic
Joanna King
Director of Communications, editor; Mississippi Catholic
(601) 969-3581 | joanna.king@jacksondiocese.org
Berta Mexidor
Coordinator of Spanish Content and Administrative Assistant
601-969-1880 | berta.mexidor@jacksondiocese.org
Department of Faith Formation
Charlene Bearden
Coordinator, Office of Family Ministry
601-969-1880 | charlene.bearden@jacksondiocese.org
Fran Lavelle
Director, Office of Faith Formation and Religious Education
601-960-1880 | Fran.Lavelle@jacksondiocese.org
Daisey Martinez
Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Reverend Rusty Vincent
Pastor and Coordinator for the Office of Campus Ministry
662-323-2257 | Fax: 662-323-2258
Location: Vicksburg – St. Paul,
Location: Vicksburg – St. Paul,
Department of Stewardship-Development
Rebecca Harris
Director, Catholic Foundation, Catholic Service Appeal, Grant Resources, Parish & School Stewardship, Planned Giving Program
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | rebecca.harris@jacksondiocese.org
Department of Temporal Affairs
Jeff Bell
Facilities Manager, Bishop Houck New Hope Village Manager
901-508-4442 | jeff.bell@jacksondiocese.org
Carolyn Callahan
Director
601-969-1880, Ext. 8490 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | carolyn.callahan@jacksondiocese.org
Renee Carpenter
Payroll Administrator, Dept. of Temporal Affairs
769-208-6400 ext 6400 | renee.carpenter@jacksondiocese.org
Reverend Lincoln Dall
Pastor, Vicar General
601-939-3181 | Fax: 601-939-3160
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Vivian Lee
Accounts Payable/Receivables, Dept. of Temporal Affairs
601-960-8461 | vivian.lee@jacksondiocese.org
Nancy Meyers
ParishSoft Coordinator, Dept. of Temporal Affairs
601-960-8458 | nancy.meyers@jacksondiocese.org
Cathy Pendleton
Administrative Assistant/Notary, Dept. of Temporal Affairs
601-969-2135 | cathy.pendleton@jacksondiocese.org
Tamara Radican
Payroll Coordinator, Dept. of Temporal Affairs
601-960-8489 | tamara.radican@jacksondiocese.org
Stephanie Russell
Payroll Coordinator, Dept. of Temporal Affairs
601-960-8454 | stephanie.russell@jacksondiocese.org
Melissa Smalley
Accounting Coordinator, Dept. of Temporal Affairs
601-969-1880 | melissa.smalley@jacksondiocese.org
Julia Williams
Benefits Coordinator, Department of Temporal Affairs
601-960-8462 | Fax: 601-960-8464 | julia.williams@jacksondiocese.org
Hispanic Ministry
Tribunal Office
Reverend Msgr. Michael Flannery
Adjutant Judicial Vicar
601-969-1880
Reverend Kevin Slattery
Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Sacramental Minister and Priest Supervisor
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | kevin.slattery@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph,
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph,
Fabvienen Taylor
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Tribunal
601-949-6939 | Fax: 601-960-8450 | fabvienen.taylor@jacksondiocese.org
Very Reverend Jeffrey Waldrep, JCL
Judicial Vicar, Vice Chancellor, Pastor and Administrator
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8450 | jeffrey.waldrep@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Columbus – Annunciation,
Location: Columbus – Annunciation,
Youth Ministry
Abbey Schuhmann
Coordinator, Office of Youth Ministry
601-969-1880 | abbey.schuhmann@jacksondiocese.org
Department of Communications
Joanna King
Director of Communications, editor; Mississippi Catholic
(601) 969-3581 | joanna.king@jacksondiocese.org
Berta Mexidor
Coordinator of Spanish Content and Administrative Assistant
601-969-1880 | berta.mexidor@jacksondiocese.org
Parish Team
Associate Pastor
Community Residences
Reverend Theodore Dorcey, C.SsR
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Reverend Scott Katzenberger, C.SsR, (Superior)
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Reverend Jack Kurps, SCJ
Sacred Heart Southern Missions, Inc. Executive Director
662-781-1360 | jkurps@gmail.com
Reverend Michael McAndrew, CSsR
Pastoral Team and Sacramental Minister
662-451-7980
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Reverend J. Thi Pham, SCJ (Moderator)
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Reverend Gregory Schill, SCJ
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Reverend David Szatkowski, SCJ
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Reverend Kevin Zubel, CSsR
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Deacons
Deacon Henry Babin
Retired
Deacon David J. Gruseck
Deacon
Deacon Denzil Lobo
Deacon and Ecclesial Minister
601-948-8867 | Fax: 601-856-2849
Location: Jackson – Christ the King,
Location: Jackson – Christ the King,
Deacon John T. McGregor
Deacon and Director of the Permanent Diaconate and Director of Operations
Reverend Andrew Nguyen
Deacon
Reverend Cesar Sanchez
Deacon Edwin Santos
Deacon and Administrator
Ecclesial Minister
Deacon Denzil Lobo
Deacon and Ecclesial Minister
601-948-8867 | Fax: 601-856-2849
Location: Jackson – Christ the King,
Location: Jackson – Christ the King,
Sister Jane Wand, SSND
Lay Ecclesial Minister
(662) 728-7509
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Lay Ecclesial Minister
Lorenzo Aju
Lay Ecclesial Minister
Paula Fulton
Lay Ecclesial Minister
Pamela Minninger
Lay Ecclesial Minister
Sister Lael Niblick, CSA
Lay Ecclesial Minister
662-256-8392 | Fax: 662-256-8392 (Notify before faxing) | sthelenchurch@gmail.com
Location: Amory – St. Helen,
Location: Amory – St. Helen,
Janice Stansell
Lay Ecclesial Minister
601-892-1717 | Fax: 601-892-0746 | stjohncatholic@msn.com
Location: Crystal Springs – St. John, Hazlehurst – St. Martin of Tours,
Location: Crystal Springs – St. John, Hazlehurst – St. Martin of Tours,
Sister Jane Wand, SSND
Lay Ecclesial Minister
(662) 728-7509
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Kelleigh E. Wilson
Lay Ecclesial Minister
Pastors
Reverend George Ajuruchi, SSJ
Pastor
Reverend Xavier Amirtham, OPraem
Pastor
601-362-1888 | Fax: 601-362-1134
Location: Jackson – Holy Family,
Location: Jackson – Holy Family,
Reverend Alphonse Arulanandu
Pastor
662-686-7352 | Fax: 662-686-7352 (Notify before faxing) | stjamesleland@gmail.com
Location: Anguilla – Our Mother of Mercy Mission, Hollandale – Immaculate Conception, Leland – St. James,
Location: Anguilla – Our Mother of Mercy Mission, Hollandale – Immaculate Conception, Leland – St. James,
Reverend Alfred Ayem, SVD
Pastor
Reverend John Bohn
Pastor and Canonical Pastor
601-366-2335 | Fax: 601-366-0438 | staff@saintrichard.com
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph, Jackson – St. Richard,
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph, Jackson – St. Richard,
Reverend Kent Bowlds
Pastor
Reverend Lincoln Dall
Pastor, Vicar General
601-939-3181 | Fax: 601-939-3160
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Reverend Robert Dore
Pastor
Reverend Scott Dugas
Pastor
601-888-3261 | Fax: 601-888-3129 | stjoewms@bellsouth.net
Location: Gloster – Holy Family Mission, Woodville – St. Joseph,
Location: Gloster – Holy Family Mission, Woodville – St. Joseph,
Reverend Robert Goodyear, ST
Pastor
601-656-2880 | bgst1@aol.com
Location: Conehatta – St. Catherine Mission, Pearl River – St. Therese, Philadelphia – Holy Rosary,
Location: Conehatta – St. Catherine Mission, Pearl River – St. Therese, Philadelphia – Holy Rosary,
Reverend William Henry
Pastor
Reverend Gerard Hurley
Pastor
Reverend Brian Kaskie
Pastor
Reverend Joseph Le
Pastor
662-842-4881 | Fax: 662-844-0327 | st_james_parish@comcast.net
Location: Aberdeen – St. Francis of Assisi, Amory – St. Helen,
Location: Aberdeen – St. Francis of Assisi, Amory – St. Helen,
Reverend Thomas McGing
Pastor
Reverend Odel Medina, ST
Pastor and Parochial Vicar
601267-7190
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Carthage – St. Anne, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Carthage – St. Anne, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Reverend Thomas Mullally, SVD
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
662-332-0891 | Fax: 662-332-0891
Location: Greenville – Sacred Heart, Rosedale – Sacred Heart, Shaw – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Greenville – Sacred Heart, Rosedale – Sacred Heart, Shaw – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Timothy Murphy
Pastor
Reverend Peter Phong Nguyen, SVD
Pastor
662-887-4659 | Fax: 662-887-4659 (Notify before faxing) | indianola2@att.net
Location: Indianola – Immaculate Conception, Indianola – St. Benedict the Moor,
Location: Indianola – Immaculate Conception, Indianola – St. Benedict the Moor,
Reverend Binh Nguyen
Pastor
662-494-3486 | westpoint@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Houston – Immaculate Heart of Mary, West Point – Immaculate Conception,
Location: Houston – Immaculate Heart of Mary, West Point – Immaculate Conception,
Reverend Michael O’Brien
Pastor and Vicar for Clergy
601-859-3749 | Fax: 601-859-8011 | office@sacredheart1.comcastbiz.net
Location: Canton – Sacred Heart,
Location: Canton – Sacred Heart,
Reverend Augustine Palimattam Poulose
Pastor
601-656-1841 | Fax: 601-650-9098 | fraugustineholycross@gmail.com
Location: Meridian – St. Joseph, Meridian – St. Patrick,
Location: Meridian – St. Joseph, Meridian – St. Patrick,
Very Reverend Anthony Quyet
Pastor
601-969-3125 | Fax: 601-969-3130 | info@cathedralsaintpeter.org
Location: Jackson – Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle,
Location: Jackson – Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle,
Reverend José de Jesús Sánchez
Pastor
Reverend Arokia Stanislaus Savio
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
Reverend Darnis Selvanayakam
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
Reverend Mario Solórzano
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
662-287-1051 | Fax: 662-287-1051 | stjamesc@comcast.net
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi, Corinth – St. James the Less, Iuka – St. Mary,
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi, Corinth – St. James the Less, Iuka – St. Mary,
Reverend Joachim Studwell, OFM
Pastor
662-453-0623 | Fax: 662-453-9060 | sfgwparish@gmail.com
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi, Lexington – St. Thomas, Winona – Sacred Heart,
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi, Lexington – St. Thomas, Winona – Sacred Heart,
Reverend Vijaya Manohar Reddy Thanugundla
Pastor
Reverend Suresh Reddy Thirumalareddy
Pastor
Reverend Scott Thomas
Pastor
662-624-4301 | Fax: 662-627-7856 | stelizabethca8@bellsouth.net
Location: Natchez – Assumption of B.V.M., Natchez – St. Mary Basilica,
Location: Natchez – Assumption of B.V.M., Natchez – St. Mary Basilica,
Reverend Joseph Tonos
Pastor
662-234-6073 | Fax: 662-234-6079 | office@stjohnoxford.org
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist, Oxford – St. John,
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist, Oxford – St. John,
Reverend Albeenreddy Vatti
Pastor
601-856-5556 | Fax: 601-856-2849 | albeenreddy@gmail.com
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi, Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi, Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Raul Ventura, ST
Pastor and Parochial Vicar
662-468-2354 | Fax: 662-468-2488
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Reverend Rusty Vincent
Pastor and Coordinator for the Office of Campus Ministry
662-323-2257 | Fax: 662-323-2258
Location: Vicksburg – St. Paul,
Location: Vicksburg – St. Paul,
Very Reverend Jeffrey Waldrep, JCL
Judicial Vicar, Vice Chancellor, Pastor and Administrator
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8450 | jeffrey.waldrep@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Columbus – Annunciation,
Location: Columbus – Annunciation,
Pastoral Minister
Sister Mary Anne Poeschl RSM
Pastoral Minister, Holy Child Jesus, Canton
Joan Shell
Pastoral Associate
662-862-2239 | Fax: 662-862-2239 | christking@nexband.com
Location: Fulton – Christ the King Mission,
Location: Fulton – Christ the King Mission,
Sister Jane Wand, SSND
Lay Ecclesial Minister
(662) 728-7509
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Pastoral Team
Reverend Theodore Dorcey, C.SsR
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Reverend Scott Katzenberger, C.SsR, (Superior)
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Reverend Michael McAndrew, CSsR
Pastoral Team and Sacramental Minister
662-451-7980
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Reverend Sleeva Mekala
Parochial Vicar - ProTempore
(601) 856-5556
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend J. Thi Pham, SCJ (Moderator)
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Reverend Gregory Schill, SCJ
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Reverend David Szatkowski, SCJ
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Sister Jane Wand, SSND
Lay Ecclesial Minister
(662) 728-7509
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Jesuraj Xavier
Administrator and Sacramental Minister
662-534-4654 | Fax: 662-534-4671 | stfrancisparish@bellsouth.net
Location: New Albany – St. Francis of Assisi, Ripley – St. Matthew,
Location: New Albany – St. Francis of Assisi, Ripley – St. Matthew,
Reverend Kevin Zubel, CSsR
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Priests
Reverend Nick Adam
Parochial Vicar and Director of Vocations
Reverend George Ajuruchi, SSJ
Pastor
Reverend Gustavo Amell, ST
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart,
Reverend Xavier Amirtham, OPraem
Pastor
601-362-1888 | Fax: 601-362-1134
Location: Jackson – Holy Family,
Location: Jackson – Holy Family,
Reverend Panneer Selvam Arockiam
Administrator
662-746-1680 | Fax: 662-746-1146 | saintmarycc@att.net
Location: Belzoni – All Saints, Yazoo City – St. Mary,
Location: Belzoni – All Saints, Yazoo City – St. Mary,
Reverend Alphonse Arulanandu
Pastor
662-686-7352 | Fax: 662-686-7352 (Notify before faxing) | stjamesleland@gmail.com
Location: Anguilla – Our Mother of Mercy Mission, Hollandale – Immaculate Conception, Leland – St. James,
Location: Anguilla – Our Mother of Mercy Mission, Hollandale – Immaculate Conception, Leland – St. James,
Reverend Alfred Ayem, SVD
Pastor
Reverend John Bohn
Pastor and Canonical Pastor
601-366-2335 | Fax: 601-366-0438 | staff@saintrichard.com
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph, Jackson – St. Richard,
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph, Jackson – St. Richard,
Reverend Kent Bowlds
Pastor
Reverend Charles Bucciantini
Retired Feb. 2016
Reverend Alfred Camp
Retired
Reverend Brian Carroll
Retired Jan. 2015
Reverend Antony Chakkalakkal
Chaplain
Reverend Francis Cosgrove
Retired Feb. 2016
Reverend William Cullen
Retired
Reverend P. J. Curley
Retired
Reverend Lincoln Dall
Pastor, Vicar General
601-939-3181 | Fax: 601-939-3160
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Reverend Robert Dalton, GHM
Retired
Reverend Thomas Delaney
Senior Priest and Sacramental Minister
Reverend Theodore Dorcey, C.SsR
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Reverend Robert Dore
Pastor
Reverend Scott Dugas
Pastor
601-888-3261 | Fax: 601-888-3129 | stjoewms@bellsouth.net
Location: Gloster – Holy Family Mission, Woodville – St. Joseph,
Location: Gloster – Holy Family Mission, Woodville – St. Joseph,
Reverend Monsignor Patrick Farrell
Retired
Reverend Msgr. Michael Flannery
Adjutant Judicial Vicar
601-969-1880
Reverend Daniel Gallagher
Retired
Reverend Robert Goodyear, ST
Pastor
601-656-2880 | bgst1@aol.com
Location: Conehatta – St. Catherine Mission, Pearl River – St. Therese, Philadelphia – Holy Rosary,
Location: Conehatta – St. Catherine Mission, Pearl River – St. Therese, Philadelphia – Holy Rosary,
Reverend William Henry
Pastor
Reverend Gerard Hurley
Pastor
Reverend Camillus Janas, OFM
Parochial Vicar
662-453-0623 | Fax: 662-453-9060
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Howard W. Johnson
Retired
Reverend Brian Kaskie
Pastor
Reverend Scott Katzenberger, C.SsR, (Superior)
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Most Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz, DD
Bishop
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | joseph.kopacz@jacksondiocese.org
Reverend Jack Kurps, SCJ
Sacred Heart Southern Missions, Inc. Executive Director
662-781-1360 | jkurps@gmail.com
Most Reverend Joseph N. Latino, DD
Bishop Emeritus (2003-2013)
601-969-1880
Reverend Joseph Le
Pastor
662-842-4881 | Fax: 662-844-0327 | st_james_parish@comcast.net
Location: Aberdeen – St. Francis of Assisi, Amory – St. Helen,
Location: Aberdeen – St. Francis of Assisi, Amory – St. Helen,
Reverend Jose’ Lopez
Retired
Reverend Raju Macherla,
Pastor
601-200-6915
Location: Clarksdale – St. Elizabeth, Clarksdale – Immaculate Conception, Shelby – St. Mary,
Location: Clarksdale – St. Elizabeth, Clarksdale – Immaculate Conception, Shelby – St. Mary,
Reverend Michael McAndrew, CSsR
Pastoral Team and Sacramental Minister
662-451-7980
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Reverend Thomas McGing
Pastor
Reverend Odel Medina, ST
Pastor and Parochial Vicar
601267-7190
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Carthage – St. Anne, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Carthage – St. Anne, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Reverend Sleeva Mekala
Parochial Vicar - ProTempore
(601) 856-5556
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Roberto Mena, ST
Sacramental Minister
Reverend Samuel Messina
Retired
Reverend Thomas Mullally, SVD
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
662-332-0891 | Fax: 662-332-0891
Location: Greenville – Sacred Heart, Rosedale – Sacred Heart, Shaw – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Greenville – Sacred Heart, Rosedale – Sacred Heart, Shaw – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Timothy Murphy
Pastor
Reverend Peter Phong Nguyen, SVD
Pastor
662-887-4659 | Fax: 662-887-4659 (Notify before faxing) | indianola2@att.net
Location: Indianola – Immaculate Conception, Indianola – St. Benedict the Moor,
Location: Indianola – Immaculate Conception, Indianola – St. Benedict the Moor,
Reverend Binh Nguyen
Pastor
662-494-3486 | westpoint@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Houston – Immaculate Heart of Mary, West Point – Immaculate Conception,
Location: Houston – Immaculate Heart of Mary, West Point – Immaculate Conception,
Reverend Thomas Niemira
Retired
Reverend Michael O’Brien
Pastor and Vicar for Clergy
601-859-3749 | Fax: 601-859-8011 | office@sacredheart1.comcastbiz.net
Location: Canton – Sacred Heart,
Location: Canton – Sacred Heart,
Reverend Augustine Palimattam Poulose
Pastor
601-656-1841 | Fax: 601-650-9098 | fraugustineholycross@gmail.com
Location: Meridian – St. Joseph, Meridian – St. Patrick,
Location: Meridian – St. Joseph, Meridian – St. Patrick,
Reverend Liam Pentony
Retired
Reverend J. Thi Pham, SCJ (Moderator)
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Very Reverend Anthony Quyet
Pastor
601-969-3125 | Fax: 601-969-3130 | info@cathedralsaintpeter.org
Location: Jackson – Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle,
Location: Jackson – Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle,
Reverend José de Jesús Sánchez
Pastor
Reverend Arokia Stanislaus Savio
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
Reverend Gregory Schill, SCJ
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Reverend Darnis Selvanayakam
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
Reverend Mark Shoffner
Parochial Vicar
Reverend Kevin Slattery
Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Sacramental Minister and Priest Supervisor
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | kevin.slattery@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph,
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph,
Reverend Mario Solórzano
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
662-287-1051 | Fax: 662-287-1051 | stjamesc@comcast.net
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi, Corinth – St. James the Less, Iuka – St. Mary,
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi, Corinth – St. James the Less, Iuka – St. Mary,
Reverend Joachim Studwell, OFM
Pastor
662-453-0623 | Fax: 662-453-9060 | sfgwparish@gmail.com
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi, Lexington – St. Thomas, Winona – Sacred Heart,
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi, Lexington – St. Thomas, Winona – Sacred Heart,
Reverend Adolfo Suarez-Pasillas
Parochial Vicar
Reverend Monsignor Elvin Sunds
Reverend David Szatkowski, SCJ
Pastoral Team
662-342-1073 | Fax: 662-342-7733
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Location: Hernando – Holy Spirit, Holly Springs – St. Joseph, Olive Branch – Queen of Peace, Robinsonville – Good Shepherd, Senatobia – St. Gregory the Great, Southaven – Christ the King,
Reverend Vijaya Manohar Reddy Thanugundla
Pastor
Reverend Suresh Reddy Thirumalareddy
Pastor
Reverend Pradeep Kumar Thirumalreddy
Administrator
662-563-2273 | josephpradeep_tr@yahoo.com
Location: Batesville – St. Mary, Sardis – St. John the Baptist,
Location: Batesville – St. Mary, Sardis – St. John the Baptist,
Reverend Scott Thomas
Pastor
662-624-4301 | Fax: 662-627-7856 | stelizabethca8@bellsouth.net
Location: Natchez – Assumption of B.V.M., Natchez – St. Mary Basilica,
Location: Natchez – Assumption of B.V.M., Natchez – St. Mary Basilica,
Reverend Jeremy R. Tobin, OPraem
Sacramental Minister
601-857-0157 | Fax: 601-857-5076
Location: Magee – St. Stephen,
Location: Magee – St. Stephen,
Reverend Joseph Tonos
Pastor
662-234-6073 | Fax: 662-234-6079 | office@stjohnoxford.org
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist, Oxford – St. John,
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist, Oxford – St. John,
Reverend Albeenreddy Vatti
Pastor
601-856-5556 | Fax: 601-856-2849 | albeenreddy@gmail.com
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi, Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi, Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Raul Ventura, ST
Pastor and Parochial Vicar
662-468-2354 | Fax: 662-468-2488
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Reverend Rusty Vincent
Pastor and Coordinator for the Office of Campus Ministry
662-323-2257 | Fax: 662-323-2258
Location: Vicksburg – St. Paul,
Location: Vicksburg – St. Paul,
Very Reverend Jeffrey Waldrep, JCL
Judicial Vicar, Vice Chancellor, Pastor and Administrator
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8450 | jeffrey.waldrep@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Columbus – Annunciation,
Location: Columbus – Annunciation,
Reverend Aaron Williams
Parochial Vicar and Director of Seminarians
Reverend Jesuraj Xavier
Administrator and Sacramental Minister
662-534-4654 | Fax: 662-534-4671 | stfrancisparish@bellsouth.net
Location: New Albany – St. Francis of Assisi, Ripley – St. Matthew,
Location: New Albany – St. Francis of Assisi, Ripley – St. Matthew,
Reverend Kevin Zubel, CSsR
Pastoral Team
662-451-7980
Chaplain
Reverend Antony Chakkalakkal
Chaplain
Reverend Raju Macherla,
Pastor
601-200-6915
Location: Clarksdale – St. Elizabeth, Clarksdale – Immaculate Conception, Shelby – St. Mary,
Location: Clarksdale – St. Elizabeth, Clarksdale – Immaculate Conception, Shelby – St. Mary,
Priest In Charge/Administrator
Retired Priests
Reverend Charles Bucciantini
Retired Feb. 2016
Reverend Alfred Camp
Retired
Reverend Brian Carroll
Retired Jan. 2015
Reverend Francis Cosgrove
Retired Feb. 2016
Reverend William Cullen
Retired
Reverend P. J. Curley
Retired
Reverend Robert Dalton, GHM
Retired
Reverend Monsignor Patrick Farrell
Retired
Reverend Msgr. Michael Flannery
Adjutant Judicial Vicar
601-969-1880
Reverend Daniel Gallagher
Retired
Reverend Howard W. Johnson
Retired
Most Reverend Joseph N. Latino, DD
Bishop Emeritus (2003-2013)
601-969-1880
Reverend Jose’ Lopez
Retired
Reverend Samuel Messina
Retired
Reverend Thomas Niemira
Retired
Reverend Liam Pentony
Retired
Reverend Monsignor Elvin Sunds
Sacramental Minister
Reverend Thomas Delaney
Senior Priest and Sacramental Minister
Reverend Michael McAndrew, CSsR
Pastoral Team and Sacramental Minister
662-451-7980
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Location: Bruce – St. Luke the Evangelist,
Reverend Roberto Mena, ST
Sacramental Minister
Reverend Thomas Mullally, SVD
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
662-332-0891 | Fax: 662-332-0891
Location: Greenville – Sacred Heart, Rosedale – Sacred Heart, Shaw – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Greenville – Sacred Heart, Rosedale – Sacred Heart, Shaw – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Darnis Selvanayakam
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
Reverend Kevin Slattery
Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Sacramental Minister and Priest Supervisor
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | kevin.slattery@jacksondiocese.org
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph,
Location: Gluckstadt – St. Joseph,
Reverend Mario Solórzano
Pastor and Sacramental Minister
662-287-1051 | Fax: 662-287-1051 | stjamesc@comcast.net
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi, Corinth – St. James the Less, Iuka – St. Mary,
Location: Booneville – St. Francis of Assisi, Corinth – St. James the Less, Iuka – St. Mary,
Reverend Joachim Studwell, OFM
Pastor
662-453-0623 | Fax: 662-453-9060 | sfgwparish@gmail.com
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi, Lexington – St. Thomas, Winona – Sacred Heart,
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi, Lexington – St. Thomas, Winona – Sacred Heart,
Reverend Scott Thomas
Pastor
662-624-4301 | Fax: 662-627-7856 | stelizabethca8@bellsouth.net
Location: Natchez – Assumption of B.V.M., Natchez – St. Mary Basilica,
Location: Natchez – Assumption of B.V.M., Natchez – St. Mary Basilica,
Reverend Jeremy R. Tobin, OPraem
Sacramental Minister
601-857-0157 | Fax: 601-857-5076
Location: Magee – St. Stephen,
Location: Magee – St. Stephen,
Reverend Jesuraj Xavier
Administrator and Sacramental Minister
662-534-4654 | Fax: 662-534-4671 | stfrancisparish@bellsouth.net
Location: New Albany – St. Francis of Assisi, Ripley – St. Matthew,
Location: New Albany – St. Francis of Assisi, Ripley – St. Matthew,
Vacant
Parochial Vicar (Associate)
Reverend Nick Adam
Parochial Vicar and Director of Vocations
Reverend Camillus Janas, OFM
Parochial Vicar
662-453-0623 | Fax: 662-453-9060
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Greenwood – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Joseph Le
Pastor
662-842-4881 | Fax: 662-844-0327 | st_james_parish@comcast.net
Location: Aberdeen – St. Francis of Assisi, Amory – St. Helen,
Location: Aberdeen – St. Francis of Assisi, Amory – St. Helen,
Reverend Odel Medina, ST
Pastor and Parochial Vicar
601267-7190
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Carthage – St. Anne, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Carthage – St. Anne, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Reverend Sleeva Mekala
Parochial Vicar - ProTempore
(601) 856-5556
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Location: Madison – St. Francis of Assisi,
Reverend Mark Shoffner
Parochial Vicar
Reverend Adolfo Suarez-Pasillas
Parochial Vicar
Reverend Raul Ventura, ST
Pastor and Parochial Vicar
662-468-2354 | Fax: 662-468-2488
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Location: Camden – Sacred Heart, Canton – Holy Child Jesus, Kosciusko – St. Therese,
Reverend Aaron Williams
Parochial Vicar and Director of Seminarians
Vicar General
Reverend Nick Adam
Parochial Vicar and Director of Vocations
Reverend Lincoln Dall
Pastor, Vicar General
601-939-3181 | Fax: 601-939-3160
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Location: Pearl – St. Jude,
Joann Foret
Receptionist
Debbie Gibson
Receptionist, Office of Vicar General
601-969-1880
Berta Mexidor
Coordinator of Spanish Content and Administrative Assistant
601-969-1880 | berta.mexidor@jacksondiocese.org
Reverend Aaron Williams
Parochial Vicar and Director of Seminarians
Cindy Wood
Administrative Assistant/Notary, Office of Vicar General
601-969-1880 | Fax: 601-960-8455 | cindy.wood@jacksondiocese.org