The Office of the Vicar General

The origin of the office of the vicar general dates back to the canonical tradition of the 4th century, when individuals appointed alongside the bishop assisted him in governing the diocese. The Code of Canon Law (1983 ) also designates the office of vicar general as mandatory (canons 475–481) within the organizational structure of the diocese. In the Archdiocese of Alba Iulia, the vicar general is the priest appointed by the diocesan bishop to assist him in governing the diocese. By virtue of his office, the vicar general possesses throughout the entire diocese the executive power that the law grants to the diocesan bishop, namely in regard to making all administrative decisions, except for those which the bishop has reserved to himself or which, according to the law, require a special episcopal mandate (canon 479 §1). The vicar general is freely appointed and removed from office by the diocesan bishop.

Vicars General serving in our Archdiocese:

  • His Excellency and Most Reverend dr. Kerekes László, Auxiliary Bishop
  • Msgr. dr. Lukács Imre-Róbert, Judicial Vicar
     
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Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 100th World Mission Day 2026

For World Mission Day 2026, which marks the centenary of a celebration established by Pius XI that is very dear to the Church, I have chosen the theme “One in Christ, united in mission.” Following the Jubilee Year, I wish to encourage the whole Church to continue its missionary journey with joy and zeal in the Holy Spirit.
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Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Each year the World Day of Migrants and Refugees invites us to turn our attention to different aspects of the complex phenomenon of migration. For this 112th World Day, the theme, “Even just one of these children,” draws our attention to the minors directly involved in the experience of migration and flight, to the care owed to them, and to the Lord’s promise that “whoever receives one such child in my name receives me” (Mk 9:37).
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Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2026

Dear brothers and sisters, the path before us is clear, though it is not easy. We are called to allow our hearts to be renewed, so that we might seek peace and care for creation. Scripture tells us to guard our hearts, for everything we do flows from them (cf. Prov 4:23).
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