Leadership
Meet the bishop, clergy leadership, and diocesan leaders who help guide the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Nashville.
Most Rev J. Mark Spalding
Bishop J. Mark Spalding serves as the spiritual shepherd of the Diocese of Nashville, guiding the faithful across Middle Tennessee in the mission of living and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Clergy Leadership
These priests serve in key leadership roles supporting the bishop, clergy, parishes, and pastoral life of the Diocese.
Very Reverend John J. H. Hammond, VG, JCL
Vicar General and Judicial Vicar
Very Reverend Michael C. Fye, VG, STL
Vicar General
Very Reverend Andrew Bulso
Episcopal Vicar for Priests
Bishop’s Leadership Team
The Bishop’s Leadership Team helps coordinate major areas of diocesan administration, pastoral support, finance, and governance.
Very Reverend John J. H. Hammond, VG, JCL
Vicar General and Judicial Vicar
Greg Pope
Office of the CAO
John Roberts
Office of Financial Services
Julie Perry
Chancellor
Directors
Directors and office leaders support the ministries, departments, and daily operations that serve parishes, schools, and communities across the Diocese.
Dr. Shana DeSouza Druffner, J.D., Ed.D.
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Jim Casey
Managing Editor & Director of Communications
Dr. Brad Peper, Ph.D.
Director of Faith Formation
John Smestad
Director of Clergy and Pastoral Support
Jen Mahr
Director of Annual Giving
Fr. Luke Wilgenbusch
Director of Vocations
Erin Stracener
Office of the Tribunal
Tim Knecht
Director of Information Technology
Brian Bednarz, CPA
Finance Director
Teresa Coburn, CPA
Controller