Executive Director Transition
On Holy Thursday, April 6, Most Rev. Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announced his intention to appoint our executive director, Father Philip G. Bochanski as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Father Bochanski will step down as executive director on June 3, 2023. At that time Father Kyle Schnippel, the chair of the Board of Directors of Courage International, will be appointed acting executive director. We are hopeful that a new executive director will be appointed in the next few months.

Read a Message from Father Kyle Schnippel, Chair of Board of Directors and Interim Director of Courage International starting June 3, 2023

Learn More
As we have more details about the transition and await the appointment of a new executive director we will share them with you here. Below are a few resources and explanations about Fr. Bochanski’s new role and the role of the executive director of Courage.
What is the role of a Vicar General?
Click below to read an explanation of the roles of Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. This is the role that Father Bochanski will step into on June 19th, 2023


What is the role of the executive director of Courage?
Click below to read an explanation of the role of the executive director of Courage. This position will be filled by a priest appointed by the Board of Directors and the Episcopal Board.