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Moderator of the Curia

Moderator of the Curia

The curia of a diocese are those institutions (offices and departments) and persons that assist the bishop in the governance of the diocese, especially in guiding pastoral action, in caring for the administration of the diocese, and in exercising judicial power. The principal officials of a diocesan curia are the Vicar General, the Chancellor, the officials of the diocesan Tribunal (or court), examiners, Consultors, auditors, and notaries.

The Moderator of the Curia is charged by the Bishop of Albany with the responsibility for achieving the most efficient use of staff, facilities, equipment, administrative systems, and all other resources of the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Albany and for monitoring of the progress and accountability of all budgets and all projects and assignments that are given to or initiated by the Pastoral Center. The mission of the Moderator of the Curia is to coordinate activities concerning administration and to ensure that the personnel of the Curia properly fulfill the offices and responsibilities entrusted to them.

Effective June 14, 2021, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger appointed Very Rev. Robert Longobucco, currently Vicar General, to the additional office of Moderator of the Curia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.