Very Reverend Jared G. Suire

Vicar for Clergy & Director of Ongoing Formation of Priests, Diocese of Lafayette

• Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.), (Theological College Seminary) Catholic University of America, Washington DC, 2010
• Pre-Theology, Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, 2006
• Master of Science, Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2003
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2001

 Date of Ordination

• Priesthood, June 5, 2010, Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Lafayette 
• Diaconate, April 16, 2009, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC

 Appointments

• Vicar for Clergy, 2016-present
• Director of Diocesan Office of Ongoing Formation, 2016-present
• Administrator of Saint Patrick in Lafayette, 2019 
• Administrator of Saint Joseph in Centerville 2019-2020
• Pastor, Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Washington, 2013-2017
• Associate Pastor, Saint Michael, Crowley, 2010-2013

 Current Memberships  

• Presbyteral Council (former secretary, vice-chair, and chair)
• College of Consultors
• Clergy Personnel Advisory Board, Chair 
• Priest Welfare Committee, Bishop’s Liaison 
• Council of Deacons, ex-officio member
• Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Advisory Council 
• Association for the Ongoing Formation of Priests, Inc., President
• ACTS, Lafayette Chapter, Clergy Liaison
• Diocesan Affordable Housing, Council Member 
• Louisiana Priests Convention, Co-Chair for 2026

• Louisiana Priests Convention, Planning Committee, 2017, 2022
  
• New Orleans Provincial Council, Co-Chair, 2017
• Diocesan Centennial Campaign, Advisory Committee, 2015
• Opelousas Catholic School, Board of Pastors, 2013-2017
• Diocesan Communications Board, 2013
• Head Start in Crowley, Advisory Board, 2012

Participant

• Acculturation Seminar for International Priests, Saint John University, 2023
• Leadership Coaching (Elevare International), 2021
• The Servant’s Table Roundtable Series (Elevare International), 2019, 2020
• Leadership EXCEL, 2012 (Acadia and Jeff Davis civil parishes)
• Dancing with the Stars in a Caring Way, contestant, 2013

 Presenter

• Teaching Assistant, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2001-2003
• Catholic Engaged Encounter, Lafayette Chapter, 2011-2019, 2025
• Workshops (orientation for new priests, new pastor workshop, marriage preparation training for international externs)

 Hobbies

• listening to podcasts, amateur gardening and photography, travel, visiting museums