The Catholic Diocese of Tyler

Chancery Staff Directory

Supporting the Parishes and People of the Diocese of Tyler

Physical and Mailing Address: 1015 ESE Loop 323, Tyler, Texas 75701-9656
Main Phone: (903) 534-1077
General Inquiries: info@dioceseoftyler.org 
Chancery Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)

Chancery Staff

Adam Alfaro

Adam Alfaro

Accounting Clerk

(903) 534-1077 x144
Adela Hernandez

Adela Hernandez

Executive Assistant - Bishop

(903) 534-1077 x132
Alicia Carmona

Alicia Carmona

Associate Director of Development

(903) 534-1077 x136
Amanda Van der Linden

Amanda Van der Linden

Development Associate

(903) 534-1077 x135
Ariseli Lara

Ariseli Lara

Director of Ethics and Integrity

(903) 534-1077 x150
D’Andrea Jones

D’Andrea Jones

Staff Accountant

(903) 534-1077 x142
Danny Elzner

Danny Elzner

Major Gifts Officer

(903) 534-1077 x165
Darbie Safford

Darbie Safford

Superintendent of Schools

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Dcn. Fred Arrambidez

Dcn. Fred Arrambidez

Moderator of Deacons

(903) 534-1077 x138
Deanna Johnston

Deanna Johnston

Director of Family Life

(903) 534-1077 x120
Delia Campos

Delia Campos

Tribunal Administrator

(903) 534-1077 x140
Dwayne Friesen

Dwayne Friesen

Chief Financial Officer

(903) 534-1077 x141
Dyana Noriega

Dyana Noriega

Tribunal Secretary

(903) 534-1077 x172
Elizabeth Slaten

Elizabeth Slaten

Director of Communications

(903) 534-1077 x115
Fr. Gavin Vaverek, JCL

Fr. Gavin Vaverek, JCL

Defender of the Bond

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Fr. Hank Lanik

Fr. Hank Lanik

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Fr. James Rowland, JCL

Fr. James Rowland, JCL

Tribunal Judge

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Fr. John Gomez, JCL

Fr. John Gomez, JCL

Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator

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Fr. Justin Braun

Fr. Justin Braun

Vocations Director

(903) 534-1077 x151
Fr. Lawrence Rasaian, JCD

Fr. Lawrence Rasaian, JCD

Judicial Vicar

(903) 534-1077 x172
Helen Fox

Helen Fox

Benefits Coordinator

(903) 534-1077 x148
Joana Ruiz

Joana Ruiz

Redemption Coordinator

(903) 534-1077 x147
Katia Kilburn

Katia Kilburn

Administrative Assistant

(903) 534-1077 x137
Kristina Wood

Kristina Wood

Staff Accountant (Parishes)

(903) 534-1077 x145
Luke Arredondo

Luke Arredondo

Director of Faith Formation

(903) 534-1077 x116
Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Administrative Assistant

(903) 534-1077 x133
Maria Lopez

Maria Lopez

Administrative Assistant

(903) 534-1077 x149
Nancy Lopez

Nancy Lopez

Administrative Assistant

(903) 534-1077 x134
Peyton Low

Peyton Low

Chancellor

(903) 534-1077 x154
Yemina Hernandez

Yemina Hernandez

Faith Formation Operations Assistant

(903) 534-1077 x118