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Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar reassignments, parish administrators and chaplains. These appointments are effective July 1, 2022, unless noted otherwise.

Pastors Renewed for an Additional Six Years (or one year) at the Same Parish:

Christ on the Mountain, Lakewood- Rev. David Allen

St. Scholastica, Erie- Rev. Robert Wedow

St. Theresa, Frederick- Rev. Hernan Florez

Our Lady of Loreto, Foxfield- Rev. David Bluejacket

Notre Dame, Denver- Msgr. Edward Buelt

Spirit of Christ, Arvada- Rev. Christopher Renner

St. Joan of Arc, Arvada- Rev. Nathan Goebel

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Boulder- Rev. Mark Kovacik

Good Shepherd, Denver- Rev. James E. Fox (one year)

Presentation of Our Lady, Denver- Rev. Ed Poehlmann (one year)

St. Michael the Archangel, Aurora- Rev. Terry Kissell (one year)

Pastors Changing Parishes and New Pastor Assignments for Six Years:

St. Jude, Lakewood- Rev. Jason Thuerauf

Sts. Peter and Paul, Wheat Ridge- Rev. James Goggins

St. Mary, Greeley- Rev. Wojciech Gierasimczyk

St. Paul, Idaho Springs; Our Lady of the Assumption, Central City; Our Lady of Lourdes, Georgetown- Rev. John Green

Our Lady of the Plains, Byers- Rev. Jeffrey Wilborn

Blessed Sacrament, Denver- Rev. John Ludanha

St. Anthony of Padua, Denver- Rev. Arturo Chagala

St. John the Evangelist, Loveland- Rev. Shannon Thurman

St. Thomas More, Centennial- Rev. Randy Dollins (in addition to his obligations as Vicar General)

Holy Ghost, Denver- Rev. Paul Nguyen, O.M.V. (until his ministry here is complete)

Parochial Vicars:

St. Thomas More, Centennial- Rev. Christopher Marbury

St. Mary, Greeley- Rev. Crispin Kibambe

St. Peter, Greeley- Rev. Donatian Kaigoma

Queen of Peace, Aurora- Rev. Mauricio Bermudez

St. Gianna Beretta Molla, Denver- Rev. Vincent Bui

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Northglenn- Rev. Tadeusz Kopczynski

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver; St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Denver- Rev. John-James Arcidiacono, C.S.J.

St. Helena, Fort Morgan; St. Francis of Assisi, Weldona; Our Lady of Lourdes, Wiggins- Rev. Joseph Oiye, I.M.C.

St. Anthony of Padua, Denver- Rev. Miljenko Pavkovic

Other Assignments:

Missio ad gentes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania- Rev. Fernando Londoño

Mission to Orlando, Florida, serving with the Neocatechumenal Way- Rev. Franklin Sequeira

Vice-Rector of Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary- Rev. John Nepil (in addition to his obligations as Housefather and Professor)

Director for Vocations – Rev. Jason Wallace

Chaplain at Annunciation Heights- Rev. Ryan O’Neill

Housefather and Professor at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary- Rev. Daniel Eusterman

Housefather at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary- Rev. Adam Bradshaw

Spiritual Director at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary- Rev. James Thermos

Retirements:

Msgr. Thomas Fryar

Msgr. Robert Kinkel

Rev. Stephen Adams

Rev. Chrysostom Frank

Priests Leaving the Archdiocese of Denver:

Rev. Christopher Uhl, O.M.V.

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Archdiocese announces new priest assignments

June 13, 2022

Two priests of the archdiocese retire this year as two more are ordained and begin their parish service; 17 more take on new or expanded assignments, while one priest from Tanzania returns to his homeland and another begins service in the Omaha archdiocese. Also, a new vocations director is named.

These are some of the changes taking place this year as the archdiocese announces the new priest assignments, which become effective July 1 unless noted otherwise. They are listed below.

RETIREMENTS

PASTORS & ADMINISTRATORS

Father Michael Eckley , from temporary administrator of St. Wenceslaus Parish in Omaha, to pastor of the same, effective May 1.

Father Timothy Forgét , from pastor of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish in Randolph, St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Parish in Osmond and St. Joseph Parish in Pierce, to pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Valley.

Father Matthew Walsh, SJ , from associate pastor of St. John Parish in Omaha, to pastor of the same.

ASSOCIATE PASTORS

Father Benjamin Boyd , from associate pastor of St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, to associate pastor of St. James Parish, both in Omaha.

Father James Buckley , from senior associate pastor of St. Cecilia Parish, to senior associate pastor of Christ the King Parish, both in Omaha, effective Aug. 1.

Father Nicholas Mishek , from associate pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Fremont, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hooper and St. Lawrence Mission in Scribner, to associate pastor of Assumption-Guadalupe Parish, Ss. Peter and Paul Parish and St. Mary Parish, all in Omaha.

LEAVING SERVICE IN THE ARCHDIOCESE

Father Burnell Bisbee, SJ, concludes his service in the Archdiocese of Omaha as resident at St. Mary Parish in Omaha.

Father Lorn Snow, SJ , concludes his service in the Archdiocese of Omaha as pastor of St. John Parish in Omaha.

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Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for Diocese of Harrisburg

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today. These changes will take effect June 20, 2022. Every year Bishop Gainer works with the Priest Personnel Board to make assignment decisions for the Diocesan clergy, in an effort to meet the needs of our parishes and fulfill the mission of the Church.

Priests and deacons are selected for assignments based on a variety of factors, including local needs and the clergy member’s skills, experience, availability, and health. Priests and deacons within the Diocese of Harrisburg can be reassigned for a number of reasons, including requests from the clergy member, an opening due to a retirement or death, or a clergy member has the skills and talents that are considered a good match for a specific ministry.

The following clergy changes will be effective as of June 20, 2022:

• Reverend Olusola H. Adewole, OP, from Campus Minister, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg and Administrator of Christ the King Mission, Benton, to Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena, Quarryville.
• Reverend Steven J. Arena, from Campus Minister, Millersville University, Franklin & Marshall College, and Lancaster Catholic High School, Chaplaincy, to Parochial Vicar, Church of the Good Shepherd, Camp Hill.
• Reverend Said Louka Foad Bakhoum, from residence at Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, Harrisburg, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, Harrisburg.
• Reverend Matthew E. Cannon, from Parochial Vicar, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Harrisburg, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Theresa of the Infant Jesus Parish, New Cumberland.
• Reverend Joshua R. Cavender, from Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Baptist Parish, New Freedom and Campus Minister, York College, to Pastor, Saint Pius X Parish, Selinsgrove and Campus Minister, Susquehanna University.
• Reverend Samuel I. Dubois, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Mechanicsburg, to providing assistance to our priests, parishes, and ministries throughout the Diocese with residence at Saint Paul the Apostle Parish, Annville.
• Reverend Ryan M. Fischer, from Pastor of Divine Redeemer, Mount Carmel, to Pastor, Saint James Parish, Lititz.
• Very Reverend William C. Forrey, VG, from Interim Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia and Secretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life, to Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia. Father Forrey will continue to serve as Pastor, Holy Infant Parish, Manchester.
• Reverend Andrew St. Hilaire, from Parochial Vicar, Corpus Christi Parish, Chambersburg, to Campus Minister, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg and Administrator of Christ the King Mission, Benton.
• Reverend Stephen P. Kelley, from Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Columbia, to Pastor, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Gettysburg.
• Reverend Robert Malagesi, MSSCC, from Pastor, Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Waynesboro, to a leave of absence for health reasons.
• Reverend Michael E. Messner, from providing assistance to our priests, parishes, and ministries throughout the Diocese, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Enola and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center and UPMC Hospital West Shore, Chaplain.
• Reverend Tukura Pius Michael, OP, from Pastor, Saint Pius X Parish, Selinsgrove, to Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Baptist Parish, New Freedom, and Campus Minister, York College.
• Reverend Daniel C. Mitzel, from Pastor, Saint Francis Xavier, Gettysburg, to Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Columbia.
• Reverend Stephen J. Logue, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Leo the Great Parish, Rohrerstown, to Campus Minister, Millersville University, Franklin & Marshall College, and Lancaster Catholic High School, Chaplaincy.
• Reverend James O’Blaney, CSSR, from Pastor, Saint James Parish, Lititz, to retirement.
• Reverend Christopher Onyeneke, MSSCC, from ministry outside the Diocese to Pastor, Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Waynesboro.
• Reverend Jonathan P. Sawicki, from Administrator of Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton, to Pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton. Father Sawicki will continue to serve as the Director of the Office of Vocations.
• Very Reverend Mark M. Speitel, from Pastor, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Quarryville, to Secretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life with residence at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Harrisburg.
• Reverend Joseph Quang Van Tran, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Harrisburg, to Administrator pro tempore, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Harrisburg.
• Reverend Bernard Wamayose, AJ, from Pastor, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Harrisburg, to Pastor, Divine Redeemer Parish, Mount Carmel.
• Deacon Neil A. Crispo, from Permanent Deacon, Saint Joseph Parish, York, to Permanent Deacon, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, York.
• Deacon Edward Gliot, from Permanent Deacon, Saint James Parish, Falls Church, Virginia, to Permanent Deacon, Saint Paul the Apostle, Annville.
• Deacon Peter J. Jupin, from Permanent Deacon, Saint Joseph Parish, Lancaster, to Permanent Deacon, Saint John Neumann Parish, Lancaster (effective July 1, 2022).
• Deacon Richard A. Groff, Transitional Deacon, to Saint Aloysius Parish, Littlestown.
• Deacon Kevin M. Key, Transitional Deacon, to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lancaster.
• Deacon Chiedozie F. Ononuju, Transitional Deacon, to Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey.

The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg was established on March 3, 1868. It covers 15 counties in south and central Pennsylvania, is home to 89 parishes and 35 Catholic schools, and has nearly 230,000 Catholics.

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2022 priest assignments announced

Published may 18, 2022.

ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., conveys the following official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective July 1. There will be another announcement of additional appointments in July.

Pastors and Special Appointments for Ministry

Father Fernando Molina Restrepo is appointed pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta.  Current pastor Msgr. Daniel Stack is retiring.

Father Juan Francisco Anzora is appointed pastor of St. Andrew Church in Roswell.    Current pastor Father Daniel J. Fleming is granted a sabbatical.  

Father Kevin Hargaden is appointed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cartersville.  

Father Valery Akoh is appointed parochial administrator of St. Matthew Church in Tyrone.  

Father Randall T. Mattox is appointed pastor of St. Anna Church in Monroe.  Current pastor  Father Dan Toof is retiring.  

Father Stephen Lyness is appointed pastor of St. George Church in Newnan.  

Father Mark White is appointed parochial administrator of St. Joseph Church in Washington and Queen of Angels Church in Thomson.  

Father Brian McNavish is appointed chaplain/director at the University of Georgia for campus ministry.  

Father Michael Bremer is appointed assistant chaplain/assistant director at the University of Georgia for Campus Ministry.  

Father Fred W. Wendel, director of the UGA Catholic Center, is retiring.  

Father Pedro Poloche is appointed coordinator of Ongoing Formation of Priests.  

Father Tri John Bosco Nguyen is appointed pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Jasper.  

Father Carlos G. Ortega is appointed pastor of St. Clement Church in Calhoun.  

Father Junot Nelvy is appointed pastor of Christ Our Hope Church in Lithonia.  

Father John (Jack) Knight is appointed pastor of St. John Vianney Church in Lithia Springs.  

Parochial Vicars

Msgr. James Schillinger is appointed parochial vicar at St. Joseph Church in Marietta.

Father Dairo Antonio Rico is appointed parochial vicar at St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek.

Father Fredi Ivan Navarrete Aguilar, a priest of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS), is appointed parochial Vicar at St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn.  

Father José Duvan Gonzalez is appointed parochial vicar St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw.  

Father Brian Baker is appointed parochial vicar at St. Monica Church in Duluth.  

Father Guyma Noel is appointed parochial vicar at Holy Trinity Church in Peachtree City.  

Father Cristian Cossio is appointed parochial vicar at St. Lawrence Church in Lawrenceville.  

Father Michael Christopher Revak is appointed parochial vicar at St. Clare of Assisi Church in Acworth.  

Father Roberto Suarez is appointed parochial vicar at St. Theresa Church in Douglasville.  

Deacon Benjamin Thomsen, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek.  

Deacon Avery Daniel, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at St. Joseph Church in Athens.  

Deacon Juan Carlos Villota Viteri, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.

Deacon Joseph Wagner, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.

Other Assignments

Father Michael Metz is released for chaplaincy to the U.S. Army.

Father Ignacio Peres is appointed priest in residence at St. Andrew Church in Roswell.

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New Clergy Assignments Effective July 1, 2022

May 16, 2022

In order to serve the people of God and following extensive consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board over the last few months, Bishop Oscar Cantú  has made the following new clergy assignments effective July 1, 2022 unless otherwise indicated.

Office of Pastor

Father James Okafor – from Administrator to Pastor of Saint Frances Cabrini Parish in San Jose

Office of Parochial Vicar

Father Edgar Elamparo – from parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose to parochial vicar of Saint John the Baptist in Milpitas.

Father Michael Gazzingan – from parochial vicar of Saint Joseph Parish, Mountain View to parochial vicar of Saint Nicholas/Saint William Parish in Los Altos.  Father Gazzingan will begin assignment on August 1, 2022, after a three-month medical leave.

Father John Hoang – from parochial vicar of Saint John Vianney Parish to parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose.

Father Seth Kupo – from parochial vicar of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish in Palo Alto to parochial vicar of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Morgan Hill.

Deacon Joseph Nguyen – who will be ordained priest on May 28, 2022 – appointed parochial vicar of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph in San Jose.

Father Eddie Obero – from parochial vicar of Saint John the Baptist Parish in Milpitas to parochial vicar of Saint Joseph Parish in Mountain View.

Father Rolando Santoianni – from parochial vicar of Saint Athanasius Parish in Mountain View to parochial vicar of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish in Palo Alto.

Father Pedro Tejeda – from parochial vicar of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in San Jose to parochial vicar of Saint Maria Goretti Parish in San Jose.

Father Victor Trinidad – from parochial vicar of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph in San Jose to parochial vicar of Saint Clare Parish in Santa Clara.

Father Daniel Urcia – from chaplain of Archbishop Mitty High School to parochial vicar of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in San Jose.

Father Anthony M. Uytingco – from parochial vicar of Saint Nicholas/ Saint William Parish in Los Altos to parochial vicar of Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Santa Clara.

Special Assignment

Father Angelbert Chikere – from parochial vicar of Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Santa Clara to full-time Director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace in the Department of Evangelization

Father Neil Francis Kalaw – from parochial vicar of Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Morgan Hill to Chaplain of Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose with residence at Saint Cyprian Parish in Sunnyvale.

Parish Deacon

Deacon Raul Mendoza – parish deacon at Most Holy Trinity Parish in San Jose

Deacon Reynaldo Reyes – parish deacon at Saint Athanasius Parish in Mountain View

Deacon Ruben Solorio – parish deacon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in San Jose.

Mr. Ken Wright – who will be ordained deacon on May 21, 2022 – parish deacon at Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Morgan Hill

Father Johannes Busch will be on a temporary leave as parochial vicar of Saint Maria Goretti Parish in San Jose to work in his home Diocese of Mainz, Germany.

Father Jonathan Cuarto – parochial vicar of Saint Clare Parish in Santa Clara will go on a temporary leave of absence effective April 10, 2022.  He will be available for a new assignment on August 1, 2022.

Father Michael Gazzingan is on medical leave effective immediately until July 31, 2022.

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Deacon Rick Haeckel

Deacon Leonel Mancilla

Deacon John Vu

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Posted May 21, 2022

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 20, 2022, unless otherwise noted:

PASTORS EMERITI

Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont Monsignor Beach has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest

Reverend Charles E. Bonner, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia Father Bonner is retiring and will reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby

Reverend Thomas J. Brennan, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville Father Brennan is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor Paul M. Kennedy, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia Monsignor Kennedy has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest

Reverend Joseph J. McLaughlin, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro Father McLaughlin is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Peter N. Quinn, Divine Mercy Parish, Philadelphia Father Quinn is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Joseph J. Quindlen, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting Father Quindlen is retiring and will reside at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster

Reverend Monsignor Charles P. Vance, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill Monsignor Vance is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Timothy M. Judge , Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System Father Judge will reside at a private residence

Reverend William J. Teverzczuk, Parochial Vicar, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales Father Teverzczuk will continue to reside at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, from Vice Chancellor and Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, to full time Chancellor with residence at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Louis P. Bellopede, from Pastor, Saint Mary Parish Schwenksville, to Pastor, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester

Reverend Anthony J. Costa, from Pastor, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester, to Pastor, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont

Reverend James M. Cox, from Pastor, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, to Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, Schwenksville

Reverend Francis P. Foley, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend John D. Hand, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood, to Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood

Reverend Robert A. Ianelli, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester, to Pastor, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester

Reverend Juan Francisco Mora Bello, FM, to Pastor, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville, with residence at Saint Joseph Parish, Coatesville

Reverend Richard J. Smith, Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Norristown, to Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Norristown

Reverend Michael G. Speziale, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem, to Pastor, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem

Reverend Christopher M. Walsh, from Pastor, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS

Reverend Miguel Angel Bravo Alvarez, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Brian A. Izzo, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone

Reverend Brian M. Kean, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd,  while continuing as Assistant Vicar for Clergy

Reverend Fernando Londono, from the Archdiocese of Denver, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Michael Parish, Philadelphia,  effective July 1, 2022

Reverend Sean A. Loomis , from part-time Parochial Vicar, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, to Parochial Administrator, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, while continuing as part-time Pastoral Care, Deaf Apostolate

Reverend John P. Masson, from School Minister, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, while continuing as Chaplain, The Culture Project

Reverend Wellington M. Munoz, from the Archdiocese of Newark, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Philadelphia,  effective July 1, 2022

Reverend Thomas D. O’Donald, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, to Parochial Administrator, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting

Reverend Stephen H. Paolino, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Christopher Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro

Reverend Jeffrey M. Rott, from Parochial Vicar, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend George J. Szparagowski, from Dean of Formation, College Division, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill

Reverend Quan M. Trinh, to Parochial Administrator, Divine Mercy Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Chaplain, Vietnamese Apostolate in Delaware County

Reverend Joseph S. Zaleski, from School Minister, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia

SENIOR PRIESTS

Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne

Reverend Monsignor Paul M. Kennedy, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, to part-time Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint David Parish, Willow Grove, and part-time Chaplain, Saint Joseph Villa, Flourtown

Reverend Terence P. Weik, Pastor Emeritus, Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Norristown, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont

EDUCATION APOSTOLATE

Reverend Kyle M. Adamczyk, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, and  Chaplain, Conwell-Egan High School, to School Minister, Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, while  remaining in residence at Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown

Reverend Alessandro P. Giardini, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, and  part-time Chaplain, Pope John Paul II High School, to School Minister, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, with residence at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick

Reverend Louis Monica, Jr., from Parochial Vicar, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester, to School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, with residence at Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Anthony M. Raymundo, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington, to School Minister, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, with residence at Saint Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill

Reverend August A. Taglianetti, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall, to School Minister, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, while remaining in residence at Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall

NEWLY ORDAINED

Reverend Andrew J. Auletta, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown

Reverend Sang Woo Chi, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Christopher Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Henry F. Graebe, III, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville

Reverend Andrew F. Lane, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Ryan Nguyen, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland

Reverend Roneld Saint Louis, to Parochial Vicar, Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend David M. Buffum, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester

Reverend Dominic Ishaq, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone, to Parochial Vicar, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Celestine C. Madubuko, from part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood, while continuing as Chaplain to the Igbo Community

Reverend Kevin C. Okafor, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Michael J. Saban, from Pastor, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler

Reverend Pachomius (Micah) Walker, O.P., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Patrick Parish, Philadelphia

SPECIAL MINISTRY

Reverend Stephen D. Thorne has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Archbishop’s Commission on Racial Healing

REGIONAL DEANS

Archbishop  Pérez is pleased to announce that the following priests have been appointed Regional Deans, effective the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022

Reverend Thomas P. Whittingham, Deanery 1

Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Matz, Deanery 2

Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky, Deanery 3

Reverend Stephen F. Leva, Deanery 4

Reverend Monsignor Charles L. Sangermano, Deanery 5

Reverend Monsignor Kevin C. Lawrence, Deanery 6

Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. Duncan, Deanery 7

Reverend Joseph J. Kelley, Deanery 8

Reverend Monsignor Federico A. Britto, Deanery 9

Reverend Monsignor John C. Marine, Deanery 10

Reverend Monsignor Joseph G. Prior, Deanery 11

Reverend Thomas M.  Higgins, Deanery 12

Reverend Francesco M. D’Amico, Dean for Hispanic Ministry

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Clergy moves include 2 to senior status, Conventual Franciscans to Rock Island

The list of clergy appointments for the Diocese of Peoria as seen in the May 8, 2022, edition of The Catholic Post.

Bishop Louis Tylka has approved new assignments for 30 priests in the Diocese of Peoria, including the granting of senior status to Father Thomas Taylor and Father Vien Van Do.

Father Taylor

New pastors have been named for 21 parishes, although in eight of those parishes the priest is already serving as administrator.

All appointments are effective on Wednesday, June 15. The full list is found here , and is also published in the May 8 print edition of The Catholic Post. .

Father Taylor, who will turn 70 in September, has served as parochial vicar at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Peoria since 2016. His 39 years of priestly service have included periods as pastor or assistant at 10 parishes, four years as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, and ministry as a chaplain at the Lincoln Correctional Center.

Father Do, 71, is administrator of St. Mary Parish in Metamora and St. Mary of Lourdes Parish in Germantown Hills and has served those faith communities since 2015. The Vietnam native was ordained for the Diocese of Peoria in 1990 and has been pastor, administrator, or parochial vicar in 13 parishes. He has also served Vietnamese Catholics regionally.

Profiles of Father Taylor and Father Do will be published in a future edition of The Catholic Post.

CHANGES IN ROCK ISLAND, OTTAWA 

The new assignments include significant changes for the Catholic parishes of Rock Island and Ottawa.

In Rock Island, Conventual Franciscan priests will assume pastoral care of the city’s three parishes — Sacred Heart, St. Mary, and St. Pius X.

In an April 25 letter to members of the Rock Island parishes, Bishop Tylka noted the historic contributions of Franciscan communities in this diocese and expressed gratitude for their continued presence. The care of the three Rock Island parishes will allow the Conventual Franciscan friars assigned to them — as yet unnamed — to live in community, a key part of their order’s charism.

“I am most confident that the presence of the Conventual Franciscans will enrich the life of faith among the people of Rock Island,” wrote Bishop Tylka. He emphasized that Sacred Heart, St. Mary, and St. Pius X will remain separate parishes.

Meanwhile, two priests now serving at St. Pius X — Msgr. Mark Merdian, pastor since 2014, and Father Nicolas Wilson, parochial vicar — will soon be in those roles at the three parishes in Ottawa.

Msgr. Merdian will succeed Father David Kipfer, who has been pastor of St. Columba Parish for 25 years, and since 2017 has also guided the faith communities of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Patrick in Ottawa. Father Kipfer has been named pastor of St. Mary Parish in Metamora.

Msgr. Merdian will continue as the diocese’s episcopal vicar for health care.

The new duties for Father Luke Spannagel, who has served as pastor of Sacred Heart and St. Mary parishes in Rock Island for three years, include a special assignment as a preacher for a Eucharistic Revival program recently announced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Father Spannagel will reside at St. Philomena Parish in Peoria and also serve as parochial vicar of the Peoria parishes of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sacred Heart, and St. Bernard, as well as St. Joseph Church.

Also in Rock Island, Alleman High School is gaining a new chaplain. He is Father Joseph Baker, who will continue as pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Milan and St. Patrick Parish, Andalusia. Father Eric Koami Kpotor, SMA, will be assistant chaplain at Alleman.

OTHER NEW PASTORS

Danville is another community affected by the changes. Father Bowan Schmitt, pastor of St. Paul Parish in Danville for six years and vicar of the Danville Vicariate, has been named pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Seneca, and St. Patrick Parish, Ransom. Father Thomas Szydlik, parochial vicar of five parishes in Hancock County, has been named administrator of St. Paul Parish in Danville and chaplain of Schlarman Academy.

Meanwhile, Father Steven Loftus, pastor of Holy Family Parish in Danville, will add responsibilities as pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Hoopeston, succeeding Father Thomas Gibson, who will become parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, Bloomington.

Other parishes receiving a new pastor, excluding those in which a present administrator will be given that role, include:

• Holy Family, Peoria — Father Gregory Jozefiak, currently in residence at St. Mary of Lourdes Parish in Germantown Hills. The parish has been administered by Conventual Franciscans since 1979. The present pastor, Father Paul Joseph Langevin, OFM Conv., was elected minister provincial of his community’s Bonaventure Province this spring and will begin his new duties next month.
• St. Mary, Champaign — Father Anthony Co, who will continue as pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Urbana.
• St. Bernard, Bushnell, and St. Augustine, St. Augustine — Father Eugene Radosevich, who is now an assistant chaplain at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
• St. Joseph, Ivesdale, and St. Patrick, Tolono — Father Patrick O’Neal, who has served the Bushnell and St. Augustine faith communities since 2017.

New Assignments

The Priest Assignments as announced for the implementation of Beacons of Light, can be found here: AoC Priest Assignments 2022

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News releases, cardinal blase j. cupich to ordain two priests for the archdiocese of chicago on saturday, may 21, 2022 at holy name cathedral.

Chicago - (May 19, 2021) – Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, will ordain two priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State St., Chicago. The ordination will be livestreamed on the archdiocese’s YouTube channel Catholic Chicago

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“I welcome these men into the priesthood as shepherds who love the Lord with all their hearts and who will bring different life experiences and talents to their ministries,” said Cardinal Cupich. “They answered a call to give their lives in service to God and His people. May the wisdom and fortitude of the Holy Spirit and the gift of the Lord’s grace guide them.”

Men become priests through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, a celebration rich in symbolism and tradition. By ordination, priests receive a wide variety of responsibilities, particularly celebrating the Mass and granting forgiveness of sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests also preach the Gospel, and celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick. Diocesan priests make promises of life-long celibacy, prayer for the People of God, and obedience to their bishop at their ordination. It is also expected that priests will lead a life of simplicity consistent with the people they serve.

Each newly ordained priest has completed at least six years of human, spiritual, academic and pastoral formation, which included an exhaustive study of philosophy, Catholic theology, the history of the Church, and pastoral practice.  As part of their seminary education, future priests are assigned to work at parishes, schools, and hospitals as they develop their capacity to be shepherds of God’s people.

“These men have spent the bulk of their seminary formation during some of the most challenging times

the Church has seen in recent years,” said Very Reverend John Kartje, rector/president of University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary. “The flexibility and resilience they have displayed, while always remaining grounded in their relationship with Jesus Christ, will serve them and the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago extremely well. They have the hearts of true shepherds, disciples, and servants.”

Colm Mitchell , 32, from Chicago, will have his first assignment at St. Alexander Parish in Palos Heights. He will celebrate his first Mass on Sunday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church in Chicago.

Joseph Brom , SJC, 35, from Lisle, is a Canon Regular of St. John Cantius and will have his first assignment at St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass on Sunday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Cantius, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago.       

2022 priest assignments announced

CHARLOTTE — Bishop Peter Jugis announces the following priest assignments, effective July 12 unless otherwise noted:

• Newly ordained Father Darren Balkey is assigned as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston-Salem.

• Father Jason Barone , parochial administrator of St. Jude Catholic Church in Sapphire, is assigned as pastor as of July 5 to coincide with St. Jude being elevated from a mission of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brevard to a parish in the Diocese of Charlotte.

• Father Matthew Bean , parochial vicar at St. Mark Catholic Church, is assigned as parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville.

• Father Walner D. Diaz, C.M. , as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Charlotte. Vincentian Father Diaz was ordained June 4 in Philadelphia by his order, the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission, and he began his ministry at the Charlotte parish on June 20.

• Father Enrique González-Gaytan , who has been on sabbatical, has been assigned as parochial vicar to St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte as of July 12. He is replacing Father Francis Raji , M.S.P., who is being reassigned by his order as of July 31.

• Newly ordained Father Aaron Huber is assigned as parochial vicar at St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville.

• Father Baiju Paul Puthussery, OSFS, is assigned to serve at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in High Point, effective upon his arrival (expected fall of 2022).

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*Additional appointments that were made after the release of these assignments. See the updated list here . In consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes the following appointments effective 01 July 2022:

Retirement of Pastors

Father Phil Spano , currently Pastor of Most Blessed Sacrament in Baton Rouge, will retire from active parish administration.

Father Miles Walsh , currently Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Baton Rouge, will retire from active parish administration.

The Diocese of Baton Rouge thanks these priests for their many years of service to the people of our local Church!

Leave of Absence

Father Joseph Vu , currently Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary in St. Amant, has requested a leave of absence from active ministry, and Bishop Duca has granted this request effective 01 July 2022.

Reassignment of Religious Clergy

As was previously announced, the priests and deacons of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) stationed in Hammond have been reassigned by their Superior to other ministries outside of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. We are grateful for the ministry of these priests and deacons including Father Roberto Merced, OP , currently Pastor of Holy Ghost in Hammond, Father Cayet Mangiaracina, OP , currently Parochial Vicar of Holy Ghost in Hammond, Father Michael O’Rourke, OP , currently Chaplain of St. Albert the Great Student Center in Hammond, and Deacon Mauricio Salazar, OP , currently Deacon Assistant at Holy Ghost in Hammond. Their service will end on 30 June 2022.

Pastor Appointments

Father David Dawson , currently Parochial Vicar of St. George in Baton Rouge, is appointed Pastor of St. Frances Cabrini in Livonia, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Maringouin, and St. Joseph in Grosse Tete.

Father Arun John, IMS , currently Administrator of St. Frances Cabrini in Livonia, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Maringouin, and St. Joseph in Grosse Tete, is appointed Pastor of St. John the Baptist in Brusly.

Father Joshua Johnson , currently Parochial Vicar of Christ the King at LSU in Baton Rouge, is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Baton Rouge . Father Johnson will retain his diocesan assignment as Vocations Director.

Father C. Todd Lloyd , currently Pastor of Immaculate Conception in Lakeland, is appointed Pastor of Most Blessed Sacrament in Baton Rouge.

Father Matthew Lorrain , currently Pastor of St. John the Baptist in Brusly, is appointed Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in St. Amant.

Father Amrit Raj, IMS , currently Parochial Vicar of St. Frances Cabrini in Livonia, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Maringouin, and St. Joseph in Grosse Tete, is appointed Pastor of Immaculate Conception in Lakeland.

Father Tomi Thomas, IMS , currently Administrator of St. Jules in Belle Rose and St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Paincourtville, is appointed Pastor of these same communities.

Administrator Appointments

Father Jamin David , currently Pastor of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland in Albany, is appointed Administrator of Holy Ghost in Hammond and St. Albert the Great Student Center in Hammond. He will retain his appointment as Pastor of St. Margaret in Albany and his several diocesan responsibilities including his service as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. He will be relieved of his responsibilities as Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate.

Parochial Vicar Appointments

Father Bernard Banares , a priest of the Diocese of Legazpi in the Philippines, is appointed as Parochial Vicar of St. George in Baton Rouge.  (This assignment date is effective pending the processing of his religious visa.)

Father Mathew Dunn , currently Parochial Vicar of St. John the Evangelist in Prairieville, is appointed as Parochial Vicar of Holy Ghost in Hammond.

Father Tim Grimes , currently Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Pierre Part, is appointed as Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Baton Rouge.

Father Charbel Jamhoury , a priest of the Lebanese Maronite Order, is appointed as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mercy in Baton Rouge. (This assignment date is effective pending the processing of his religious visa.)  

Diaconate Appointments

In consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes the following appointments effective 01 July 2022:

Deacon John Veron , currently Deacon Assistant at St. George in Baton Rouge, is appointed as Deacon Assistant at St. Gabriel the Archangel in St. Gabriel. He will retain his assignment as Director of the Office of Diaconate Life and Ministry.

(Those Being Ordained 28 May 2022)

In consultation with the Vocations Office and the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes the following appointments effective 30 May 2022:

Deacon Albert Blount is appointed as Deacon Assistant at Immaculate Conception in Denham Springs.

Deacon Joseph Bresowar is appointed as Deacon Assistant at St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland in Albany.

(Those Being Ordained 13 August 2022)

In consultation with the Office of the Diaconate, the Office of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate, and the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes the following appointments effective 15 August 2022:

Deacon Ed Hanks is appointed as Deacon Assistant at St. Joseph in Ponchatoula with his assigned Ministry of Charity to serve as a Volunteer Chaplain at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond.

Deacon Tram Phan is appointed as Deacon Assistant at Sts. Anthony of Padua and Emmanuel Le Van Phung in Baton Rouge with his assigned Ministry of Charity to minister to the infirm in Nursing Homes in North Baton Rouge in cooperation with the Diocesan Office of Life, Peace, and Justice. Deacon Phan will also serve as Diocesan Liaison to the Vietnamese Apostolate.

Deacon Randall Waguespack is appointed as Deacon Assistant at Holy Ghost in Hammond .

Deacon Pat Witty is appointed as Deacon Assistant at St. Mary of False River in New Roads with his assigned Ministry of Charity to the infirm at Pointe Coupee General Hospital and Pointe Coupee Hospice.  

Other Appointments

Father Peter Dang , currently Chaplain to the Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge and in residence at Our Lady of Mercy in Baton Rouge will retain his chaplaincy while in residence at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Baton Rouge.

Father Reuben Dykes is appointed Secretary of the Evangelization Secretariat . Father Dykes will retain his assignment as Pastor of Mater Dolorosa in Independence and Dean of the Northeast Deanery. He will replace Father Ryan Hallford as Secretary of Evangelization.

Father Paul Gros is appointed Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate . He will replace Fr. Jamin David who has served in this capacity for numerous years. Father Gros will be relieved of his assignment as Chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas Diocesan Regional High School in Hammond.

Further announcements from the Bishop’s Office will be forthcoming.

Congratulations to all these men on their new appointments!

Given at the Chancery of Baton Rouge 14 May 2022, the Feast of St. Matthias

SEE ALL OF THE 2022-2023 ASSIGNMENTS

Bishop Schlert Announces New Assignments for Diocesan Priests

Bishop Alfred Schlert has announced new assignments for diocesan priests.

Every year the Bishop works with the Priest Personnel Board, an advisory body made up of experienced priests who are representative of the Diocese and its many regions and ministries, to make decisions on new assignments.

New assignments are designed to meet the needs of the faithful in the Diocese’s 80 parishes, as well as fulfilling pastoral needs at college campuses, at hospitals, at diocesan high schools, and at prisons and nursing homes.

Priests can be reassigned for a number of reasons, including openings due to retirements, requests from clergy members, professional development of priests, and the need for a specific skill or talent that is a good match for a certain ministry.

The following assignments are effective June 21, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

Pastors Emeriti

Pastor Emeritus is an honorary title granted by the Bishop to a Pastor for exemplary service to the local Church.

Reverend William T. Campion,  Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Palmerton to Pastor  Emeritus , Sacred Heart Parish, Palmerton.

Reverend Robert J. Potts,  Pastor, Saint Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill to Pastor  Emeritus , Saint Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill.

A pastor exercises the pastoral care of the local community committed to him under the authority of the diocesan bishop in whose ministry of Christ he has been called to share.

Reverend Frans J. Berkhout,  Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart Parish, Bethlehem to Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Bethlehem.

Reverend Kevin J. Bobbin,  Parochial Administrator, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Pottsville to Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Pottsville.

Reverend Monsignor Edward R. Domin,  Pastor, Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading to Pastor, Saint Benedict Parish, Mohnton.

Reverend Andrew N. Gehringer,  Pastor, Holy Infancy Parish, Bethlehem also to Pastor, Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Bethlehem.

Reverend David J. Kozak,  Pastor, Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Bethlehem and Pastor, Holy Ghost Parish, Bethlehem to Pastor, Saint Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill; while remaining Pastor, Holy Ghost Parish, Bethlehem.

Reverend John C. Maria,  Parochial Administrator, Saint Mary Parish, Kutztown to Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, Kutztown.

Reverend Brian M. Miller,  Pastor, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland; Pastor, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville; and Chaplain, Marian High School, Tamaqua to Pastor, Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading.

Reverend Eric N. Tolentino,  Parochial Administrator, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Catasauqua to Pastor, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Catasauqua.

Parochial Administrator

Diocesan policy states that a priest being entrusted with the pastoral care of a parish for the first time be appointed a parochial administrator for at least one year.

Reverend Giuseppe C. Esposito,  Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Parish, Allentown and Chaplain, Allentown Central Catholic High School, Allentown to Parochial Administrator, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland and Parochial Administrator, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville.

Parochial Vicars

A Parochial Vicar assists the pastor in the entire parochial ministry by reason of his office. A Parochial Vicar is commonly referred to as an Assistant Pastor.

Reverend Stephan A. Isaac,  Parochial Vicar, Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading and Chaplain, Berks Catholic High School, Reading to Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Allentown and Chaplain, Allentown Central Catholic High School, Allentown.

Reverend Brendon M. Laroche,  Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Allentown and Catholic Chaplain, Newman Center, Muhlenberg College, Allentown to Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Parish, Allentown.

Specialized Ministry

A priest in Specialized Ministry has entrusted to him in a stable manner the pastoral care, at least in part, of some community or particular group of the Christian faithful.

Reverend George Ababio,  Parochial Vicar, Holy Guardian Angels Parish, Reading also to Chaplain, Penn State Health – Saint Joseph Medical Center, Reading.

Reverend Christopher S. Butera,  Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Bath also to Chaplain, Kolbe Academy, Bath; effective 1 July 2022.

Reverend Bernard J. Ezaki,  Chaplain, Kolbe Academy, Bethlehem to Chaplain, Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem; while remaining Parochial Vicar, Notre Dame of Bethlehem Parish; effective 1 July 2022.

Reverend John A. Frink,  Pastor, Saint Benedict Parish, Mohnton to Specialized Diocesan Spiritual Ministry and Catholic Chaplain, Newman Center, Muhlenberg College, Allentown.

Reverend Robert J. George,  Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Summit Hill also to Chaplain, Marian High School, Tamaqua.

Reverend Kevin M. Gualano,  Sacramental and Pastoral Ministry, Schuylkill Deanery with Residence, Saint Clare of Assisi Rectory, Saint Clair to Chaplain, Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.

Reverend Gregory R. Karpyn,  Senior Priest, Diocese of Allentown with Residence, Holy Family Villa, Bethlehem to Sacramental and Pastoral Ministry, Schuylkill Deanery with Residence, Saint Patrick Rectory, Pottsville.

Reverend Simon Kimaryo,  A.J., Chaplain, Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem to Chaplain, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Reverend Odemary Bahati Kisaka,  A.J., Chaplain, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Allentown to service within his religious community.

Reverend Daniel E. Kravatz,  Chaplain, Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem to Graduate Studies in Canon Law, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada ( distance learning ) while remaining Chaplain, Notre Dame High School, Easton; Sacramental Ministry, Newman Center, Lafayette College, Easton, and remaining Resident, Saint Anne Rectory, Bethlehem.

Medical Leave of Absence

Reverend John A. Hutta,  Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Reading; Parochial Vicar, Saint Paul Parish, Reading, and Chaplain, Penn State Health – Saint Joseph Medical Center, Reading to medical leave of absence.

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Mass of Priesthood Ordination

With praise and thanksgiving to almighty god, the archdiocese of washington joyfully announces the ordination of our new priests.

The Mass of Ordination takes place June 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT  at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Watch the recording of the Mass below and on our YouTube channel .

(video coming soon)

Local parishes throughout MD and DC will host Holy Hours in the weeks prior to the 2024 ordination. We invite you to come pray before the Most Blessed Sacrament for the men who will become priests. Visit the Office of Priest Vocations website for more ways to pray for vocations!

Our New Priests

Benjamin Bralove

Deacon Bralove’s home church is the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. He converted to Catholicism and worked as an Emergency Room (ER) doctor. He attended Cornell University and Boston University School of Medicine.

James Fangmeyer, Jr.

Deacon Fangmeyer’s home church is St. Patrick in Rockville. He grew up in Rockville, MD, and attended the University of Pennsylvania. One of Deacon Fangmeyer’s goals is to attend Mass at every parish in the Archdiocese of Washington.

Christopher Feist

Deacon Feist’s home church is St. Aloysius Gonzaga in Leonardtown, MD. He attended The Catholic University of America. He served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Deacon Feist serves as a Chaplain Candidate Program Officer (CCPO) in the Navy Reserves and plays the violin.

Fidele Bimenyimana

Deacon Bimenyimana is from Rwanda, East Africa. He is the youngest of five children and a member of the Neo-catechumenal Way in which he received a call from God to the priesthood. His ADW home parish is Our Lady of Sorrows in Takoma Park, MD. Deacon Bimenyimana has a special devotion to Our Lady of Kibeho.

Joseph Gonzalez

Joseph Gonzalez is from Washington, DC. His home church is Our Lady of Sorrows in Takoma Park. He served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Joseph has led and participated in pilgrimages to four World Youth Days and three mission trips to Central America.

Conor Hardy

Deacon Hardy’s home church is the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. He was born in Washington, D.C., and attended St. John’s University and The Catholic University of America. Deacon Hardy was a DC police officer and a fourth-grade teacher in Potomac, MD.

Joseph Heisey

Deacon Heisey is from Monterey, CA. His home parish is St. George, Valley Lee. He has seven siblings and attended The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Deacon Heisey plans to be an Army chaplain.

Joseph McHenry

Deacon McHenry’s ADW home parish is Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac, MD. He attended St. John’s University and The Catholic University of America. He spent four years as a Dominican friar. Deacon McHenry received a Licentiate in Philosophy.

Thong Nguyen

Deacon Nguyen grew up in Vietnam. He has volunteered for the Education for the Poor, Boat People SOS, and the Coalition to Abolish Modern-day Slavery in Asia, working with human rights organizations to advocate for freedom of religion, human rights, and anti-trafficking. Our Lady of Vietnam in Silver Spring, MD, is his ADW home parish.

Dylan Prentice

Deacon Prentice’s home parish is St. Martin of Tours, Gaithersburg, MD. He attended DePauw University and Southern Methodist University. He has a bachelor’s degree in Music in Voice Performance.  Deacon Prentice studied and performed opera.

Benedict Radich

Deacon Radich grew up in Montgomery County, MD. His home parish is St. Patrick and Shrine of St. Jude in Rockville, MD. Growing up, he involved himself in several youth groups and religiously attended almost every Quo Vadis event. Deacon Radich  attended  The Catholic University of America.

Nathaniel Roberts

Deacon Roberts grew up in Key West, FL. St. Jerome Catholic Church in Hyattsville, MD is his home parish in the Archdiocese of Washington. He attended Florida Keys Community College and Thomas Aquinas College.

Isaac Sagastume

Deacon Sagastume is from Costa Rica. His home parish is St. John the Evangelist, New Jersey. His mom brought him to the Neocatechumenal  Way  where he began to have encounters with the Lord. Deacon Sagastume attended Redemptoris Mater Seminary.

John Winslow

Deacon Winslow’s home parish is St. John Francis Regis in Hollywood MD. He has two sisters and while attending high school, he fell deeper in love with Christ and His priesthood and entered seminary after graduating. Deacon Winslow has attended Saint John Paul II Seminary, Theological College, and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary.

Stephen Wong

Deacon Wong was born in Jamaica. Saint Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill is his home parish in the Archdiocese of Washington. He served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Deacon Wong attended the University of the State of New York in Albany, NY, and Theological College in Washington D.C.

Greg Zingler

Deacon Zingler grew up in Medford Lakes, NJ. St. Francis de Sales is his home parish in the Archdiocese of Washington.  He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the Armed Forces of the United States. He attended Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary. Deacon Zingler volunteers with Missionaries of Charity.

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