Judicial Vicar
Archdiocese of St. Louis
20 Archbishop May Drive
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-792-7404
Fax: 314-792-7401
shamleffer@archstl.org
Monsignor Shamleffer serves as the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He represents the Archbishop in Church legal affairs, and coordinates the activities of the Office of the Metropolitan Tribunal. His office responsibilities include Church property, personnel and parish issues, annulments, the writing of decrees and Church bi-laws, and matters pertaining to the proper ordering of Church life.
"The blessings I have received in the priesthood have given me the opportunity to be with people during the most important times of their lives. I have shared their joys and sorrows from birth, at Baptism, through marriages, and at their death. I walk with them as we journey in faith to the Lord."
―Monsignor John B. Shamleffer
Personal
- Born: December 23, 1956, St. Louis, Mo.
- Parish of Origin: Mary Queen of Peace, Webster Groves, Mo.
- Priesthood Ordination: May 21, 1983, Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis, Mo.
- Named Monsignor: Sept. 26, 2003
Education
- Licentiate degree in Canon Law (JCL), St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada, 1993
- Masters in Church Law (MCL), University of Ottawa, Canada, 1993
- Masters of Arts degree in Theology, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1983
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Cardinal Glennon College, St. Louis, Mo., 1979
- St. Louis Preparatory High School, St. Louis, Mo., 1975
Administrative Experience
- Judicial Vicar for the Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 1996-present
- Adjutant Judicial Vicar for the Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 1993-1996
- Staff of Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 1990-1993
Pastoral Experience
- Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Clayton, Mo., April 2002-present
- Associate Pastor (part-time), St. Genevieve DuBois Parish, Warson Woods, Mo., June 1993-April 2002
- Associate Pastor, St. Dominic Savio Parish, Affton, Mo., January 1988-June 1990
- Associate Pastor, St. Norbert Parish, Florissant, Mo., June 1983-January 1988
