About the Diocese

Leadership

The Holy Father entrusts the governance of the Diocese of Nashville to the Bishop, who is a successor of the Apostles and is responsible for the ministry of teaching, sanctifying, and governing the diocese. The Bishop chooses men and women, both ordained and lay, to assist him in this ministry.

Our Shepherd

Most Rev J. Mark Spalding

12th Bishop of Nashville

Bishop J. Mark Spalding serves as the spiritual shepherd of the Diocese of Nashville, guiding the faithful of Middle Tennessee in the mission of "Living and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, Welcoming All!"

Clergy Leadership

Vicars

These priests serve in key leadership roles supporting the bishop, clergy, parishes, and pastoral life of the Diocese of Nashville.

Very Reverend John J. H. Hammond, VG, JCL

Very Rev. John J. H. Hammond, VG, JCL

Vicar General and Judicial Vicar

Very Rev. Michael C. Fye, VG, STL

Vicar General

Very Rev. 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 Rev. John J. H. Hammond, VG, JCL

Vicar General and Judicial Vicar

Greg Pope

Chief Administrative Officer

John Roberts

Chief Financial Officer

Julie Perrey

Chancellor and Chief Mission Integration Officer

Directors

Directors and office leaders support the ministries, departments, and daily operations that serve parishes, schools, and communities across the Diocese of Nashville.