Bishop Samuel J. Aquila, apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, re-named Father Charles Cimpl the vicar general of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls.
Father Cimpl is pastor of St. Michael Parish, Sioux Falls.
He was originally named vicar general in June by Bishop Robert J. Carlson. However, with Bishop Carlson’s appointment as fifth bishop of Saginaw, the vicar general appointment ceased to be in effect.
The apostolic administrator has the authority to reappoint a vicar general and confer delegated power upon that priest until the new bishop takes possession of the diocese.
Father Cimpl will continue to serve the diocese in both capacities as a pastor and as vicar general.
The vicar general serves as an advisor to the bishop, and is member of the diocesan finance council and priest council. He also serves as a representative in the absence of the bishop.
By serving as vicar general since last summer, Father Cimpl is already familiar with the requirements of the position although things will be slightly different now that the diocese is under the guidance of an apostolic administrator.