The bishop's column, "The Shepherd Speaks," is featured in Faith magazine. Click here to select an issue of Faith (see index on page 3 of each issue.)
A lecture given at the Catholic University on Oct. 22, 2009 titled, "The Language of the New Missal in Light of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy."
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I am delighted to welcome you to the Web site of the Catholic Diocese of Erie!

We are, geographically, Pennsylvania's largest diocese, and our parishes stretch from the sparkling shores of Lake Erie through the majestic Allegheny National Forest. I have come to know and love the scenic and historic towns that dot the highways and byways of northwestern Pennsylvania, where it has been my privilege to serve since 1990.

Though our diocese is expansive and includes many people with various gifts and vocations, their faith, generosity and good will unites us. The collaboration of the people, the priests and the religious inspire and refresh me. I continue to give thanks and praise to the Lord for the strong and healthy pulse beat of the Erie Diocese.

I rejoice that you have found us online, and I trust you will find the useful, timely and edifying information you seek. Please let us know how we can improve this important instrument of communication if you have any trouble navigating through our pages.

For the latest diocesan news, please follow the link to our latest issue of FAITH magazine. 

May God continue to bring to fruition the good work he has begun in you!

Sincerely in Christ,
Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL

The Office of the Bishop

• Vicars General

The Vicars General assist the bishop in the government of the entire diocese and enjoy ordinary power by the Code of Canon Law, cc.475-481. In addition to direct assistance to the bishop, the Office of Vicar General oversees the following: the regional Vicars, the Permanent Diaconate Program, the Vicar for Religious, the Office of Matrimonial Concerns, the vicariate ecumenical officers, the Bishop Michael J. Murphy Residence for Retired Priests and the Special Apostolates.

Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Smith, J.C.L., V.G.
Vicar General
429 East Grandview Blvd.
P.O. Box 10397
Erie, PA 16514-0397

Phone: (814) 824-1130
Fax: (814) 824-1124
E-mail: rsmith@eriercd.org

Rev. Msgr. Charles A. Kaza, V.G., E.V.
Vicar General
1135 Hewett St.
Brockway, PA 15824-1809

Phone: (814) 265-1374
E-mail: kaza@brockwaytv.com

• Chancery

The Chancery acts as immediate staff to the bishop and serves as one of the principal collaborators in the administration of the diocese.

Rev. Chris Singer, J.C.L.
Chancellor
429 East Grandview Blvd.
P.O. Box 10397
Erie, PA 16514-0397

Phone: (814) 824-1135
Fax: (814) 824-1124
E-mail: cjsinger@eriercd.org

Sr. Catherine Manning, S.S.J.
Vice-Chancellor
429 East Grandview Blvd.
P.O. Box 10397
Erie, PA 16514-0397

Phone: (814) 824-1135
Fax: (814) 824-1124
E-mail: cmanning@eriercd.org