The Reverend Christopher J. Decker, KHS, ChLJ

cdecker@diobr.org

OBJECTIVE: To renew all things in Christ; to know Him better and to make Him Known through priestly ministry and media.

ACADEMIC WORK

• Master of Divinity, Notre Dame Seminary School of Theology, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2003–2007
• Bachelor of Philosophy & The Liberal Arts, Saint Joseph Seminary College, Saint Benedict, Louisiana, 1999–2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS

• Pastor, St. Mary of False River Catholic Church, New Roads, Louisiana, 2021–Present
• Chaplain, Catholic Interparochial School of Pointe Coupée, New Roads, Louisiana, 2021 – Present
• Vice President & Director of Mission, Catholic Community Radio, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2009–Present
• Assistant Editor, The Order, The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem, 2023–Present

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS

• Secretary for Communications, Diocese of Baton Rouge, 2021-2025
• Pastor, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grosse Tête, Louisiana, 2016–2021
• Pastor, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Maringouin, Louisiana, 2016–2021
• Pastor, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church & St. Catherine of Siena Mission, Livonia & Fordoche, Louisiana, 2016–2021
• Pastor, St. James Catholic Church, St. James, Louisiana, 2010 – 2016
• Pastor, St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie, Louisiana, 2010 – 2016
• Vice Chairman, Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, 2013 – 2014
• At-Large Member, Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, 2007 – 2014
• Co-Chaplain, Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School, Donaldsonville, LA 2010–2015
• Administrator, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2010
• ParochialVicar, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2009
• Parochial Vicar, St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2008–2009
• Spiritual Director, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Diocese of Baton Rouge, 2008-2010
• Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Denham Springs, Louisiana 2007–2008
• Chaplain, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School, Baton Rouge, LA 2007–2008
• Transitional Deacon, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2006–2007

MEDIA

• Host & Executive Producer, The CU Weekly Podcast, 2006–2021
• Guest Host, Wake Up! on Catholic Community Radio, 2008–Present
• Graphic Designer, Catholic Community Radio, 2009–Present

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Catholic Press Association, Affiliate Member 2017–Present
• The Catholic Underground, Inc., President, Chairman of the Board, 2006–Present
• Catholic Community Radio, Inc., Vice President, Director of Mission, 2009 – Present
• Member, Militia Immaculata, Consecrated 2008
• Third Degree Member, Knights of Columbus, 1999
• Chaplain, The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem, 2019–Present
• Knight–Chaplain, The Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, 2021 – Present

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

• Drawing & Cartooning
• Traveling
• Graphic Design
• Writing
• Media Production