The Vicar for Clergy assists the archbishop in matters pertaining to the assignment, welfare, and spiritual development of priests and deacons.  The Vicar acts as the liaison for the archbishop with the Priests’ Retirement Committee, Deans’ Board, and the Presbyteral Council and is responsible for the implementing of recommendations from these groups, which are accepted and promulgated by the archbishop.  The Vicar also oversees the Offices of Vocations, Continuing Formation for Clergy, Permanent Diaconate, Evangelization, Liturgy, and Centro San Juan Diego.