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Chancery Staff

 

The Chancellor, Very Rev. Francis Abuah-Quansah serves in the following capacities:
 

  • Corporate Secretary of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc.,
  • Corporate Member of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc.,
  • Member, Board of Directors for St. Joseph's Priest Fund,
  • Data preparation for the Official Catholic Directory and the Wisconsin Pastoral Handbook,
  • Defender of the Bond for the Tribunal,
  • Supervises the process for Dispensations and Permission for Marriage, and for Declarations of Nullity based on Lack of Form,
  • Executes duties as required by church law pertaining to the role of the Chancellor.

 

The Vice Chancellor, Rev. Leon A. Powell

 

  • Assists the Chancellor in the fulfillment of canonical duties pertaining to dispensations and permissions for marriage, and for declarations of nullity based on Lack of Form,
  • Serves as notary in the chancellor's absence.

 

The Diocesan Archivist, Rev. Robert Altmann
 

  • Manages the historical archive of the diocese in accordance with church law,
  • Develops and maintains records management for the Diocesan Curia,
  • Assists parishes and other diocesan institutions in managing their archives,
  • Provides historical research service to the offices and departments of the Diocesan Curia,
  • Coordinates the collection and filming of parish sacramental registries,
  • Supervises the use of the Diocesan Archives for research,
  • Appraises and process archival materials.

 

Secretary, Maryjo Wilson
 

  • Provides secretarial assistance in all matters pertaining to the Chancery Offices,
  • Maintains the central mailing lists for the Diocesan Curia,
  • Prepares data for the Official Catholic Directory and Wisconsin Pastoral Handbook,
  • Prepares ecclesiastical documents,
  • Maintains filing systems,
  • Performs essential bookkeeping functions for the Chancery Office.