 Assists the Bishop in coordinating the activities of the diocesan secretariats as well as the operations of the Catholic Center. On behalf of the Bishop he coordinates issues involving temporalities such as property, constructions, and insurance. He advises the Bishop on parish matters and diocesan personnel appointments. He is the Bishop’s delegate for implementing the norms of To Protect and to Heal (sexual abuse of minors). Email Father BillianVery Reverend Michael R. Billian - Ordained June 9, 1984. Appointed Vicar General November 21, 2002. Appointed Chancellor July 1, 1999. Appointed Episcopal Vicar and Moderator of the Curia December 5, 2003.
DEPARTMENTS OF THE EPISCOPAL VICAR/MODERATOR OF THE CURIA:
The Court of Equity has been granted jurisdiction and authority by the Bishop to be a legally constituted body to consider complaints against administrative decisions and to resolve controversies by conciliation or arbitration. This court also has jurisdiction over the parishes, departments and institutions that are under the authority of the Bishop of Toledo.
MAREDA, Inc.
MAREDA, Inc. is the Catholic Diocesan low-income housing corporation founded in 1978 by the late Bishop John A. Donovan as the successor corporation to the Catholic Better Community Development Corporation which has been the Diocesan housing corporation for the previous 11 years. This corporation extends the Church's ministry of housing to the elderly and people with disabilities who are economically challenged.
The mission of the Tribunal under the guidance of our bishop is to reflect and experience Christ in the ministry of justice through the compassionate and equitable application of church law, and to protect the rights and dignity of each person without discrimination, and to provide an opportunity for healing. DEPARTMENTS OF THE CHANCERY Archives
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The basic mission of the Archives is to maintain, organize and make accessible the historical records of the Toledo Diocese. These records include, but are not limited to, microfilmed sacramental records of all parishes in the Diocese, property records, photographs, video tapes, parish and Diocesan high school historical files. The archives issues baptism and marriage certificates according to Diocesan policy. Certificates are not issued for genealogical purposes but genealogy research is available for a fee. The microfilmed sacramental records of all parishes in the Diocese are available to the public for genealogical research, with restrictions, by appointment (call 419-244-6711 ext. 107 Wednesday thru Friday).
Catholic Center Services
Provides building services and centralized purchasing for offices located in the Catholic Center. Canonical Services
Assists Chancery operations by providing canonical guidance and administration. Represents the Bishop and diocesan offices to the media; provides counsel for media and public relation efforts of the diocesan agencies, institutions and parishes; produces all news releases and places radio and television programming in the name of the Diocese; serves as liaison with the Catholic Chronicle and Information Technology Services. Logo created by Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF/S
The logo for the Policy on Response to Child Abuse and Adult Sexual Misconduct is a visualization of the caring ministry the Church brings to the healing of the innocent victim. The Spirit of God (dove) hovers over the world with a promise of life and peace through the ministry of Jesus (Chi-ro) and those who live in His grace. All of this pastoral concern and care brings hope (anchor) to those who have suffered. Review Board
The Review Board reviews cases involving allegations of sexual abuse of minors and makes recommendations to the bishop concerning those cases. The Review Board consists of a number of qualified lay volunteers with professional expertise as well as a canon lawyer and a priest who are appointed by the bishop. Investigatory Team
The Pastoral Response Team is a designated group of individuals who are available to investigate allegations of sexual abuse. The Pastoral Response Team consists of a number of qualified lay volunteers with professional expertise and/or pastoral gifts to accomplish their task. They are appointed by the bishop Pastoral Response Team
The Pastoral Response Team is a designated group of individuals who are available to respond to alleged victims of sexual abuse of minors and who are able to provide continuing pastoral care as needed. The Pastoral Response Team consists of a number of qualified lay volunteers with professional expertise
Human Resources
Provides advice and counsel to diocesan offices, agencies, and parishes in effective human resource practices; responsible for development, implementation and administration of personnel policies and programs in the areas of recruitment, employment, compensation/benefits, and employee relations. RPLE (Retirement Plan For Lay Employees)
Maintains employees’ contribution and benefit records and communicates with parishes, participants, trustee, investment and other professional counsel. Administers benefits including retirement, disability, death and survivor. Priests’ Personnel Board Advises the diocesan bishop regarding the appointment of priests to the positions he identifies; serves as liaison between the bishop and the priests and the parishes in matters dealing with appointments. |
