Very Reverend Jared G. Suire, Diocese of Lafayette

Vicar for Clergy & Director of Ongoing Formation of Priests for the 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, Saint Patrick, Lafayette, 2019 
• Administrator, Saint Joseph, 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, ex-officio member
• 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
• Rother Forum for Vicars for Clergy, Catholic Leadership Institute, 2025
• Louisiana Priests Convention, Co-Chair for 2026

• Louisiana Priests Convention, Planning Committee (quadrennial) 2017, 2022, 2026
• 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
• Good Leaders, Good Shepherds, Catholic Leadership Institute 2011-2012

 Presenter

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

 Hobbies

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