Office of the Vicar

The Vicar general assists the diocesan bishop in coordinating the pastoral governance and ministries of the Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre. He is charged with the responsibility of working closely with the bishop and other members of the diocesan administration, for the purpose of working towards the fulfilment of the pastoral goals and objectives as articulated by the bishop of the diocese. 

Very Rev. Fr. Pierre Tevi-Benissan, SVD
Stapleton Ln, St. John's, Antigua
Tel: +1-268-778-8232
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Fulfillment of Pastoral Objectives

  • Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs

    To assist the Bishop and the greater Church community on ecumenism and inter-religious matters; working with the many faith traditions in our community to promote dialogue, mutual understanding, friendship, and collaboration for the common good.

  • General Counselling

    The Vicar is a trained counselor and provides general counselling services to children, teens, and adults.

  • Grief Counselling

    Coming to terms with loss can sometimes be a very difficult process. For some, counselling is an important step in gaining clarity, healing, and deeper meaning. Contact Fr. Pierre to join one of his bereavement sessions.

  • Marriage and Family Ministry

    The Catholic Church recognizes the importance of promoting holy and healthy marriages. Through our Family Life Ministry you are supported along your journey as you interact with countless couples who are striving to witness to God's love every day through their marital covenant.

  • Eastern Antilles Interdiocesan Tribunal ​

    The Eastern Antilles Inter-Diocesan Tribunal represents one part of the Church’s effort to offer healing and hope to the victims of failed marriages. The Tribunal investigates these situations to determine whether the parties in certain instances may be free to remarry.

The Vicar General also assists the bishop in his role as Trustee of the real property of the diocese and its various parishes. 

According to Canon Law, a Vicar General is the principal deputy of the Bishop of a diocese for the exercise of administrative authority and possesses the title of local  ordinary. As Vicar of the Bishop, the Vicar General exercises the Bishop’s ordinary executive power over the entire diocese and, thus, is the highest official in a diocese or other particular church after the diocesan Bishop. 

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