Functions of the Chancery
The Chancery includes those offices and persons who directly assist the Bishop in the pastoral and administrative governance of the Diocese of Covington.
The Chancery, on behalf of the Bishop:
- Expedites canonical matters;
- Collects and preserves Diocesan and parish records;
- Assists parishes and priests with civil matters;
- Maintains files on priests and parishes;
- Collects statistical information for the Diocese;
- Facilitates communications with other Dioceses and the Vatican;
- Provides information on the Church or directs inquirers to appropriate sources;
- Oversees Diocesan offices.
Chancery staff
![Most Rev. John C. Iffert](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BishopIffertSuitWeb-215x300.jpg)
Most Rev. John C. Iffert
Bishop of Covington
Diocese of Covington![Very Rev. Mark A. Keene](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Keene_Mark_9733-300x300.jpg)
Very Rev. Mark A. Keene
Vicar General
Diocese of Covington![Reverend Gregory Bach](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Bach_Gregory_7619-300x300.jpg)
Reverend Gregory Bach
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, Vice Chancellor
Diocese of Covington![Deacon Jim Fortner](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Fortner_James4web-300x300.jpeg)
Deacon Jim Fortner
Chief Operating Officer
Diocese of Covington![Jamie Schroeder](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7857-300x300.jpg)
Jamie Schroeder
Chancellor
Diocese of Covington![Pam Orecchio](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PamOrecchio-300x300.jpg)
Pam Orecchio
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Diocese of Covington![Sarah Torres](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/saraht-2-245x300.jpg)
Sarah Torres
Archivist
Diocese of Covington![Linda Dietz](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_3884-300x300.jpg)
Linda Dietz
Database Coordinator
Diocese of Covington![Carrie Hamberg](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CH-1-285x300.jpg)
Carrie Hamberg
Secretary, Office of the Chancellor
Diocese of Covington![Rachael Barnes](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rbarnes-1-300x300.jpg)
Rachael Barnes
Secretary, Offices of the Chancellor and the Vicar General
Diocese of Covington![Nyra Hopkins](https://covdio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hopkins-1-300x300.jpg)
Nyra Hopkins
Receptionist
Diocese of Covington