Vicar for Clergy
Archdiocese of St. Louis
20 Archbishop May Drive
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-792-7550
Fax: 314-792-7554
rhanneke@archstl.org
As Priests' Personnel Director, Monsignor Hanneke serves every priest in the Archdiocese by overseeing assignments, assisting with ongoing education and addressing health issues. He represents the Archbishop in matters pertaining to priests. In 2006, he helped establish a priest wellness program, which is designed to promote health and fitness for priests.
“Being a priest opens opportunities to grow in realizing God’s love. There is a passion in bringing others to that discovery. My Catholicism and my priesthood are the air I breathe. I can’t imagine living without them.”
—Monsignor Richard E. Hanneke
Personal
- Born: Sept. 1949, St. Louis, Mo.
- Parish of Origin: Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, St. Louis, Mo
- Priesthood Ordination: May 22, 1976, Cathedral Basilica, St Louis, Mo.
- Named Chaplain to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, September 8, 2008
Education
- Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1976
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Cardinal Glennon College, St. Louis, Mo., 1972
- Bishop DuBourg High School, 1968
Administrative Experience
- Priests' Personnel Director, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., January 2005-present
- Director, Radio and Television Office, Archdiocese of St Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 1988-1994
- Associate Director, Radio and Television Office, Archdiocese of St Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 1981-1988
Pastoral Experience
- Pastor, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Ellisville, Mo., 1994-2005
- Pastor, St. Jude Parish, Overland, Mo., 1993-94
- In Residence, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, University City, Mo., 1990-1993
- In Residence, Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Hazelwood, Mo., 1989-1990
- In Residence, All Souls Parish, Overland, Mo., 1983-1989
- Part-time Associate Pastor, St. Bernadette Parish, Lemay, Mo., 1981-1983
- Associate Pastor, Ste. Genevieve DuBois Parish, Warson Woods, Mo., 1979-1981
- Associate Pastor, St. Simon the Apostle, Green Park, Mo., 1976-1979
