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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, chaplains and retirements. These appointments are effective July 1, 2024, unless noted otherwise.

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

Father Faustinus Anyamele,  Our Lady of the Mountains, Estes Park

Father Scott Bailey,  Risen Christ Parish , Denver

Father Joseph Cao,  Curé d’Ars Parish, Denver

Father James E. Fox,  Good Shepherd Parish, Denver (one year)

Father Felicien Mbala,  St. Andrew Parish, Wray and St. John the Evangelist Parish, Yuma

Father Michael O’Brien, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Julesburg and St. Peter Mission Church, Crook

Father Mario Ramirez,  Our Lady of Peace Parish, Greeley

Father James Spahn,  St. John Paul II Parish, Thornton

Father Jason Wunsch,  St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish, Denver and DIA Interfaith Chapel, Denver

Pastors Changing Parishes and New Pastor Assignments for Six Years:

Father Felipe Colombo,  St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Aurora

Father Chris Considine,  St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Boulder

Father John Croghan,  St. Michael Parish, Craig; Holy Family Parish, Meeker; and St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Rangely

Father Peter Mussett,  Notre Dame Parish, Denver

Father Herman Nsubuga,  Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Akron; St. Mary Parish, Brush; and St. John the Evangelist Mission Church, Stoneham

Father Stephen Siebert,  St. Helena Parish, Fort Morgan; St. Francis of Assisi Mission Church, Weldona; Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Church, Wiggins

Father Eric Vigil,  St. Mary Parish, Breckenridge; Our Lady of Peace Mission Church, Silverthorne; and Copper Mountain Interfaith Chapel

Parochial Vicars

Father Guillermo Bustillos,  Our Lady Mother of the Church, Commerce City

Monsignor Emile Dibongue,  St. Cajetan Parish, Denver

Father Cristóbal Reynaldo Gadea Velásquez,  St. Andrew Parish, Wray and St. John the Evangelist Parish, Yuma

Father Geronimo Gonzalez,  St. Bernadette Parish, Lakewood and St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Denver

Father Juan Adrian Hernandez,  Holy Cross Parish, Thornton and Chaplain, Frassati Catholic Academy, Thornton

Father Witold Kaczmarzyk, St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial

Father David Kuzenza,  Queen of Peace Parish, Aurora

Father Cyrille Mbemba,  St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Aurora

Father Jesus Murillo-Ferro, L.C.,  St. Theresa Parish, Frederick

Father Jessfyr Alexander Picado Fuentes,  Holy Trinity Parish, Westminster and Our Lady of the Visitation Mission Church, Denver

Father Gerardo Puga,  St. Mary Parish, Rifle and Sacred Heart Mission Church, Silt

Father Michael Rapp,  St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Littleton

Father Reinaldo Rojas, St. Michael Parish, Craig; Holy Family Parish, Meeker; and St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Rangely

Father Frederick Sserugga,  St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Edwards; St. Patrick Parish, Minturn; St. Mary Mission Church, Eagle; Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail; and Beaver Creek Interfaith Chapel, Beaver Creek

Father Michael Tran,  St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Littleton

Father John Paul Almeida,  Part-time Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Boulder; St. Rita Mission Church, Nederland; and to the  Missio Ad Gentes of the Neocatechumenal Way, Denver

Other Assignments/Departures

Father Edward Bentley, L.C.,  prison ministry. He is assigned residence at All Souls Parish, Englewood.

Father José A. Caballero is assigned residence at  St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Aurora.

Father Nathan Cromly is assigned residence at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Denver  and is serving as  President of the St. John Institute, Englewood.

Father John Ezratty, M.C.,  Formator, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver

Father Anthony Davis departs  St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish, Glenwood Springs for the Archdiocese of the Military Services as a  Navy Chaplain.

Father Juan Madrid departs Holy Cross Parish, Thornton and  Frassati Catholic Academy , Thornton for  Itinerancy with the Neocatechumenal Way

Father Tomislav Tomic departs  Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Boulder and   St. Rita Mission Church, Nederland for  Itinerancy with the Neocatechumenal Way

Father David Nix is reassigned as  Diocesan Hermit

Father Jeevan D’Almeida, O.C.D. departs  St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Littleton

Father Israel Gonsalves, O.C.D. departs  St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial

Father Rohan Miranda, O.C.D. departs  St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial

Father Ivan Monteiro, O.C.D. departs  St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial

Father Ronald Sequeira, O.C.D. departs  St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Littleton

Retirements

Monsignor Edward Buelt

Father Marek Ciesla, S.Chr.

Father Terrence Kissell

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Clerical Appointments 2024

August 2024.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted: 

  Reverend Remigio Morales, S.C.V., from Parochial Administrator, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2024

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Francis Nyarko-Bamfo, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Philomena Parish, Lansdowne, effective September 1, 2024

  Reverend Edward C. Kelly, Faculty and Chaplain, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, to Saint George Parish, Glenolden, effective August 12, 2024

Deacon Joseph P McGonigal, Permanent Deacon, Saint Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, effective August 22, 2024

PERMANENT DEACON

  Deacon M. Kevin Harrington, to Permanent Deacon, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton, while continuing at Saint John Neumann Parish, Bryn Mawr, as a secondary assignment, effective August 5, 2024

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 17, 2024 , unless otherwise noted:

PASTORS EMERITI

Reverend Monsignor Ralph J. Chieffo, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media

            Monsignor Chieffo is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor Angelo R. Citino, Pastor Emeritus, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester

            Monsignor Citino is retiring and will reside at Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem

Reverend Monsignor John T. Conway, Pastor Emeritus, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, North Wales

            Monsignor Conway has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest

Reverend Lawrence F. Crehan, Pastor Emeritus, Queen of Peace Parish, Ardsley

            Father Crehan is retiring and will reside at Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill

Reverend James A. Lyons, Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Charity Parish, Brookhaven

            Father Lyons is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Harry E. McCreedy, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Paul Parish, East Norriton

            Father McCreedy is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor Thomas M. Mullin, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan

            Monsignor Mullin is retiring and will reside at Saint John Chrysostom Parish, Wallingford

Reverend Leo P. Oswald, Pastor Emeritus, Saint George Parish, Glenolden

            Father Oswald is retiring and will reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby

Reverend Monsignor Michael C. Picard, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown

            Monsignor Picard is retiring and will reside at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont

            Monsignor Beach will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Carroll, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, West Chester

            Monsignor Carroll will reside at a private residence

Reverend Stephen F. Katziner, Parochial Vicar, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem

            Father Katziner will reside at Regina Coeli Residence for Priests, Warminster

Reverend John J. Large, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Paul Parish, Philadelphia

            Father Large will reside at Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood

Reverend Richard E. Rudy, Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Morrisville

            Father Rudy will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor George L. Strausser, health leave of absence

            Monsignor Strausser will reside at a private residence

Reverend Vincent Tung The Pham, Parochial Vicar, Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia

            Father Tung the Pham will remain in residence at Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Daniel J. Arechabala, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville, to Pastor, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Phoenixville

Reverend Eric J. Banecker, from Pastor, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media

Reverend Joseph W. Bongard, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell,  to Pastor, Saint Helena Parish, Bell Blue, while continuing as Parochial Administrator, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown

Reverend Francesco M. D’Amico, from Parochial Administrator, Saint William Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint William Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend James R. DeGrassa, from Pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Queen of Peace Parish, Ardsley

Reverend John E. Donia, from President, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, and Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Basil the Great Parish, Kimberton, to Pastor, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown

Reverend Thomas J. Gardner, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Newman Chaplain, Temple University

Reverend James E. Goerner, from Pastor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton, to Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone and Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Charity Parish, Brookhaven

Reverend John P. Hutter, from Pastor, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Phoenixville, to Pastor, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Brian A. Izzo, from Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone, to Pastor, Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor Kevin C. Lawrence, from Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Philadelphia, and Regional Dean, Deanery #6, to Pastor, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown

Reverend Shaun L. Mahoney, from Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Joseph L. Maloney, from Pastor, Saint Aloysius Parish, Pottstown, to Pastor, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Alan J. Okon, from Pastor, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Lenni, to Pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia, with residence at Saint Matthew Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor James M. Oliver, from service outside the Archdiocese, to Pastor, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, and Vice Chancellor, effective August 26, 2024

Reverend Michael S. Olivere, from Pastor, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Peter Parish, West Brandywine

Reverend Michael J. Pawelko, from Pastor, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown, to Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Warrington

Reverend Michael J. Reilly, from Pastor, Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester

Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky, from Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Oxford, and Regional Dean, Deanery #3, to Pastor, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales

Reverend Bernard J. Taglianetti, from Pastor, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales

Reverend Eugene C. Wilson, from Pastor, Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, to Pastor, Saint Aloysius Parish, Pottstown, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, while continuing as Chaplain, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS

Reverend Brandon M. Artman, from Parochial Vicar, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton

Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Lenni, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston

Reverend Kenneth L. Cavara, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, and Chaplain, Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School, to Parochial Administrator, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Stephen P. DeLacy, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, effective June 17-August 25, 2024 , while continuing as Vicar for Faith Formation with youth and Young Adults

Reverend Joseph F. Gleason, from Chaplain, Bryn Mawr Hospital, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd,  while continuing as Chaplain at Lankenau Hospital

Reverend John D. Hand, to Parochial Administrator, Saint George Parish, Glenolden, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood

Reverend Cesar J. Izaguirre, from Parochial Vicar, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown

Reverend Lourdes Sri Dharshanna Jayamanne, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Anne Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Anne Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Andrew O. Labatorio, to Parochial Administrator, Saint James Parish, Elkins Park, while continuing as Administrator, Our Lady of Hope Parish

Reverend Andrew F. Lane, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Chaplain, Little Flower High School

Reverend Tadeusz R. Lizinczyk, O.S.P.P.E., to Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown

Reverend Richard K. McFadden, from part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Paul Parish, East Norriton, while continuing as Vice Chancellor

Reverend Ryan Nguyen, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor David C. Quitugua, from Parochial Vicar, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby, to Parochial Administrator, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby

Reverend Anthony M. Raymundo, from Chaplain, Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia and Chaplain, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, to Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart Parish, Oxford

Reverend John P. Stokely, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Basil the Great Parish, Kimberton,  effective June 3, 2024

SENIOR PRIESTS

Reverend William J. Chiriaco, from School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, and Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Peter Parish, West Brandywine, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor John Conway, Pastor Emeritus, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan

Reverend Thomas P. Kletzel, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville

Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Kutys, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, part-time Saint Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, and part-time Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, to full time Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill

Reverend Herbert J. Sperger, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Doylestown

EDUCATION APOSTOLATE

Reverend Louis J. Monica, from School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, to School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, with residence at Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown

NEWLY ORDAINED

Reverend Bernard O. Ekeagwu, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Gregory H. Miller, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square

Reverend Brendan R. Zehner, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Lenin Fernandez Anderson, to  Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston, and Chaplain to the Indian Latin Rite Catholic Community, effective May 6, 2024

Reverend Joseph C. Bordonaro, from Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Warrington, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville

Reverend Edward E. Brady, from Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood

Reverend Mariano Dellagiovanna, from Parochial Administrator, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby, to Parochial Vicar, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby, while continuing as Vicar Rector, Redemptoris Mater Seminary

Reverend Manuel J. Flores, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, to Parochial Vicar, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown

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

Reverend Joseph Sundaram, to Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System, Huntingdon Valley, with residence at Saint Albert the Great Parish, Huntingdon Valley

Reverend Monsignor Gregory J. Fairbanks, Dean of the School of Diaconal Formation, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales

Reverend Harold B. McKale, Chaplain, Saint John Neumann Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, to Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:

Reverend Daniel J. Dwyer, effective April 1, 2024 Father Dwyer will continue to reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby, in retirement

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Carl F. Janicki, to Parochial Administrator, Holy Martyrs Parish, Oreland, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Genevieve Parish, Flourtown, effective March 19, 2024

Reverend Monsignor James J. Graham, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales, effective April 15, 2024

Reverend Paul S. Quinter, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, effective February 16, 2024

Reverend John E. Donia, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Basil the Great Parish, Kimberton, while continuing as President, Bishop Shanahan High School, effective March 11, 2024

February 2024

Reverend Lourdes Sri Dharshanna Jayamanne, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anne Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 15, 2024

Reverend Reynaldo Frias-Santana, O.F.M. Cap., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 17, 2024

Deacon Mark A. Salvatore, from Saint Dominic Parish, Philadelphia, to Saint James Parish, Elkins Park, effective January 2, 2024

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By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted May 20, 2024

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announces the following appointments effective June 17, 2024, unless otherwise noted:

PASTORS EMERITI

Reverend Monsignor Ralph J. Chieffo, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media Monsignor Chieffo is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor Angelo R. Citino, Pastor Emeritus, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester Monsignor Citino is retiring and will reside at Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem

Reverend Monsignor John T. Conway, Pastor Emeritus, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, North Wales Monsignor Conway  has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest

Reverend Lawrence F. Crehan, Pastor Emeritus, Queen of Peace Parish, Ardsley Father Crehan is retiring and will reside at Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill

Reverend James A. Lyons, Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Charity Parish, Brookhaven Father Lyons is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Harry E. McCreedy, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Paul Parish, East Norriton Father McCreedy is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor Thomas M. Mullin, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan Monsignor Mullin is retiring and will reside at Saint John Chrysostom Parish, Wallingford

Reverend Leo P. Oswald, Pastor Emeritus, Saint George Parish, Glenolden Father Oswald is retiring and will reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby

Reverend Monsignor Michael C. Picard, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown Monsignor Picard is retiring and will reside at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont. Monsignor Beach will reside at a private residence.

Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Carroll, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, West Chester. Monsignor Carroll will reside at a private residence.

Reverend Stephen F. Katziner, Parochial Vicar, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem. Father Katziner will reside at Regina Coeli Residence for Priests, Warminster

Reverend John J. Large, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Paul Parish, Philadelphia. Father Large will reside at Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood.

Reverend Richard E. Rudy, Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Morrisville. Father Rudy will reside at a private residence.

Reverend Monsignor George L. Strausser, health leave of absence. Monsignor Strausser will reside at a private residence.

Reverend Vincent Tung The Pham, Parochial Vicar, Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia. Father Tung the Pham will remain in residence at Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia.

Reverend Daniel J. Arechabala, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville, to Pastor, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Phoenixville

Reverend Eric J. Banecker, from Pastor, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media

Reverend Joseph W. Bongard, from  Parochial Administrator, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, to Pastor, Saint Helena Parish, Bell Blue, while continuing as Parochial Administrator, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown

Reverend Francesco M. D’Amico, from Parochial Administrator, Saint William Parish, Philadelphia, to  Pastor, Saint William Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend James R. DeGrassa, from Pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Queen of Peace Parish, Ardsley

Reverend John E. Donia, from President, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, and  Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Basil the Great Parish, Kimberton, to Pastor, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown

Reverend Thomas J. Gardner, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Newman Chaplain, Temple University

Reverend James E. Goerner, from Pastor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton, to Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone and Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Charity Parish, Brookhaven

Reverend John P. Hutter, from Pastor, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Phoenixville, to Pastor, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Brian A. Izzo, from Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone, to Pastor, Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor Kevin C. Lawrence, from Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Philadelphia, and Regional Dean, Deanery #6, to Pastor, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown

Reverend Shaun L. Mahoney, from Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Joseph L. Maloney, from Pastor, Saint Aloysius Parish, Pottstown, to Pastor, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Alan J. Okon, from Pastor, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Lenni, to Pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia, with residence at Saint Matthew Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor James M. Oliver, from service outside the Archdiocese, to Pastor, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, and Vice Chancellor, effective August 26, 2024

Reverend Michael S. Olivere, from Pastor, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Peter Parish, West Brandywine

Reverend Michael J. Pawelko, from Pastor, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown, to Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Warrington

Reverend Michael J. Reilly, from Pastor, Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester

Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky, from Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Oxford, and Regional Dean, Deanery #3, to Pastor, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales

Reverend Bernard J. Taglianetti, from Pastor, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales

Reverend Eugene C. Wilson, from Pastor, Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, to Pastor, Saint Aloysius Parish, Pottstown, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, while continuing as Chaplain, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS

Reverend Brandon M. Artman, from Parochial Vicar, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton

Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Lenni, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston

Reverend Kenneth L. Cavara, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, and Chaplain, Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School, to Parochial Administrator, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Stephen P. DeLacy, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, effective June 17-August 25, 2024, while continuing as Vicar for Faith Formation with youth and Young Adults

Reverend Joseph F. Gleason, from Chaplain, Bryn Mawr Hospital, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd,  while continuing as Chaplain at Lankenau Hospital

Reverend John D. Hand, to Parochial Administrator, Saint George Parish, Glenolden, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood

Reverend Cesar J. Izaguirre, from Parochial Vicar, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown

Reverend Lourdes Sri Dharshanna Jayamanne, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Anne Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Anne Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Andrew O. Labatorio, to Parochial Administrator, Saint James Parish, Elkins Park, while continuing as Administrator, Our Lady of Hope Parish

Reverend Andrew F. Lane, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Chaplain, Little Flower High School

Reverend Tadeusz R. Lizinczyk, O.S.P.P.E., to Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown

Reverend Richard K. McFadden, from part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Paul Parish, East Norriton, while continuing as Vice Chancellor

Reverend Ryan Nguyen, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor David C. Quitugua, from Parochial Vicar, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby, to Parochial Administrator, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby

Reverend Anthony M. Raymundo, from Chaplain, Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia and Chaplain, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, to Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart Parish, Oxford

Reverend John P. Stokely, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Basil the Great Parish, Kimberton,  effective June 3, 2024

SENIOR PRIESTS

Reverend William J. Chiriaco, from School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, and Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Peter Parish, West Brandywine, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor John Conway, Pastor Emeritus, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan

Reverend Thomas P. Kletzel, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville

Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Kutys, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, part-time Saint Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, and part-time Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, to full time Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill

Reverend Herbert J. Sperger, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Doylestown

EDUCATION APOSTOLATE

Reverend Louis J. Monica, from School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, to School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, with residence at Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown

NEWLY ORDAINED

Reverend Bernard O. Ekeagwu, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Gregory H. Miller, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square

Reverend Brendan R. Zehner, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Lenin Fernandez Anderson, to  Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston, and Chaplain to the Indian Latin Rite Catholic Community, effective May 6, 2024

Reverend Joseph C. Bordonaro, from Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Warrington, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville

Reverend Edward E. Brady, from Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood

Reverend Mariano Dellagiovanna, from Parochial Administrator, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby, to Parochial Vicar, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby, while continuing as Vicar Rector, Redemptoris Mater Seminary

Reverend Manuel J. Flores, from  Parochial Administrator, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, to Parochial Vicar, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown

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

Reverend Joseph Sundaram, to Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System, Huntingdon Valley, with residence at Saint Albert the Great Parish, Huntingdon Valley

Reverend Monsignor Gregory J. Fairbanks, Dean of the School of Diaconal Formation, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales

Reverend Harold B. McKale, Chaplain, Saint John Neumann Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, to Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia

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New priests ordained at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, assigned to parishes

A new priest might be coming to your church.

Seven men were ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and given their parish assignments on Saturday, the organization said in a release.

Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, who was diagnosed with cancer this month , celebrated the Mass.

The archbishop laid his hands on the men, invoking the authority given by Christ to the apostles to make new priests, a release from the archdiocese said.

The 2024 class of priests includes the Rev. Brice Berger, the Rev. Adam Berning, the Rev. John Grusenmeyer, the Rev. Benjamin Mersch, the Rev. Matthew Montag, the Rev. Anthony Sanitato and the Rev. Jeremy Stubbs.

According to a previous release from the archdiocese, the men received at least seven years of formation for the priesthood. They graduated on May 12 from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology. This past year, the new priests served as transitional deacons. They've performed baptisms, assisted at marriages and preached at Mass.

This year marks the fourth consecutive year that seven men have been ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Since 2014, 60 men have been ordained for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Parish assignments

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is a 19-county area that includes 206 parishes organized into 57 Families of Parishes, which were created under a restructuring known as Beacons of Light .

Each new priest will serve at a different parish or parish family. The assignments are as follows:

The Rev. Brice Berger: C3 Family of Parishes

• St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lebanon
• St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Morrow

The Rev. Adam Berning: NW2 Family of Parishes

• Holy Rosary Parish, St. Marys
• Immaculate Conception Parish, Celina
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Montezuma
• St. Patrick Parish, Glynwood
• St. Teresa Parish, Rockford

The Rev. John Grusenmeyer: NW3 Family of Parishes

• St. Aloysius Parish, Carthegena
• St. Bernard Parish, Burkettsville
• St. Francis Parish, Cranberry Prairie
• St. Henry Parish, St. Henry
• St. Wendelin Parish, St. Wendelin

The Rev. Benjamin Mersch: C2 Family of Parishes

• Holy Family Parish, Middletown
• Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Trenton
• Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Monroe

The Rev. Matthew Montag

• St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Liberty Township

The Rev. Anthony Sanitato: NE5 Family of Parishes

• Ascension Parish, Kettering
• St. Albert the Great Parish, Kettering
• St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Kettering

The Rev. Jeremy Stubbs: S8 Family of Parishes

• Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish, Cincinnati
• Our Lord Christ the King Parish, Cincinnati
• St. Rose Parish, Cincinnati
• St. Stephen, Cincinnati

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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 occurred on June 15, 2024, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Watch the recording of the Mass below and on our YouTube channel . Download the Program for the 2024 Mass for Priesthood Ordination.

Local parishes throughout MD and DC hosted Holy Hours in the weeks prior to the 2024 ordination. We invite you to pray for the men who have 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 with a variety of 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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News | Allentown Diocese announces priest assignments. Is your pastor on the move?

The changes are announced each year and can be made due to retirements, requests from priests and for professional development reasons, according to the diocese.

Decisions on assignments are made by the bishop in conjunction with the diocesan Priest Personnel Board. The assignments span the 78 parishes in the diocese, as well as schools, college campuses and hospitals.

Among the notable changes is the promotion of Monsignor Daniel J. Yenushosky, pastor of Holy Trinity in Whitehall, as vicar general of the diocese. The vicar general serves as the bishop’s deputy. Yenushosky will remain pastor of Holy Trinity, according to the release.

The following assignments are effective June 18, unless otherwise noted.

Pastors emeriti

Pastor emeritus is an honorary title granted by the bishop to a pastor for exemplary service to a church.

Monsignor Gerald E. Gobitas , pastor to pastor emeritus, St. John the Baptist Parish, Whitehall Township

Monsignor Stephen J. Radocha , pastor to pastor emeritus, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton

Monsignor Edward R. Domin , pastor, St. Benedict Parish, Mohnton, to pastor, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton

The Rev. Joseph S. Ganser, pastor, St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Reading, to pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown

Monsignor David L. James , vicar general of the Diocese of Allentown, to pastor, St. John the Baptist Parish, Whitehall; while remaining pastor, St. Peter Parish, Coplay

The Rev. Daniel E. Kravatz , parochial administrator to pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Roseto

The Rev. Joseph J. Kweder , pastor, St. Rocco Parish, Martins Creek, to pastor, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Whitehall

The Rev. Brendon M. Laroche , parochial administrator to pastor, St. Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill

The Rev. Stanley M. Moczydlowski , pastor, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Whitehall, to pastor, St. Benedict Parish, Mohnton

Parochial Administrators

Priests becoming pastors for the first time are designated parochial administrators for at least one year.

The Rev. Kevin M. Gualano , chaplain, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem, to parochial administrator, St. Rocco Parish, Martins Creek

The Rev. Juan E. Rodriguez , parochial vicar, St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Reading, to parochial administrator, St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Reading

The Rev. Barnabas F. Shayo , parochial vicar, St. Patrick Parish, Pottsville, to parochial administrator, All Saints Parish, McAdoo

Parochial Vicars

A parochial vicar serves as an assistant pastor.

Monsignor William T. Baker , pastor, All Saints Parish, McAdoo, to parochial vicar, St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Reading

The Rev. Bernard J. Ezaki , president, Catholic Mission and Identity, Bethlehem Catholic High School, to parochial vicar, Notre Dame of Bethlehem Parish

The Rev. John A. Hutta , parochial vicar, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Clair, and Holy Cross Parish, New Philadelphia, to parochial vicar, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, Hellertown

The Rev. Hubert Asante Kumi , incardinated priest of the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, to parochial vicar, St. Patrick Parish, Pottsville

The Rev. Matthew J. Kuna , parochial vicar, St. Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading, to parochial vicar, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Sinking Spring; while remaining chaplain, Berks Catholic High School, Reading, effective July 2

The Rev. William Kyere , incardinated priest of the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, to parochial vicar, Holy Guardian Angels Parish, Reading

Specialized Ministry

The Rev. Richard C. Brensinger , pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown, to chaplain and resident, St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center, Kutztown University, Kutztown

The Rev. James Chalangadi , parochial vicar, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton, to chaplain, St. Luke’s Hospital- Anderson Campus and St. Luke’s-Easton, with residence at Our Lady of Mercy Rectory, Easton

The Rev. Guency Isaac , parochial vicar, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton, to sacramental ministry, Newman Center, Lafayette College, Easton; while remaining chaplain, Notre Dame High School, Easton, and resident, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Rectory, Easton

The Rev. Stephan A. Isaac , parochial vicar, Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Parish, Allentown, and chaplain, Allentown Central Catholic High School, to chaplain, Newman Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Catholic High School, with residence at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Rectory

The Rev. Richard W. James , pastor, Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Bally, also to director, Permanent Diaconate Formation

The Rev. Philip J. Maas , chaplain, Newman Center, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, to chaplain, Allentown Central Catholic High School; while remaining parochial vicar, St. Thomas More Parish, Allentown

The Rev. John C. Maria , chaplain, St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center, Kutztown University, Kutztown, to director of Vocations, Diocese of Allentown, while remaining pastor, St. Mary Parish, Kutztown

The Rev. Keith A. Mathur , resident, Holy Infancy Rectory, Bethlehem, to sacramental ministry and resident, Newman Center, Muhlenberg College, Allentown; while remaining diocesan chancellor; director, Office for Divine Worship, and Episcopal master of ceremonies

The Rev. Elias Munyaneza , chaplain, St. Luke’s-Anderson and Easton campuses, with residence at Our Lady of Mercy Rectory, Easton, to service within the Community of the Apostles of Jesus

The Rev. Paul L. Rothermel , resident, St. Mary Rectory, Kutztown, and substitute sacramental ministry for the Diocese of Allentown to chaplain, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem, with residence at St. Ursula Rectory, Fountain Hill

The Rev. Mark R. Searles , director of vocations, Diocese of Allentown, and chaplain, Newman Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, with residence at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton, released for service to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a member of the college formation faculty, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Lower Gwynedd Township

Permanent Deacons

Deacon Ricardo Ceballos , permanent deacon, Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, to permanent deacon, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Allentown, and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Allentown

Deacon Robert P. Young , permanent deacon, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown, to permanent deacon, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem

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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.

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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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News releases, cardinal blase cupich to ordain four priests for the archdiocese of chicago on saturday, may 18, 2024, at holy name cathedral.

Chicago, (May 16, 2024) – Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, will ordain four priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago.The ordination will be livestreamed on the archdiocese’s YouTube channel Catholic Chicago:  https://youtube.com/live/ZfEFA2JRpCo?feature=share . 

“I welcome these four men as they begin new chapters of their lives,” said Cardinal Cupich. “Their ministry comes at a challenging time when our city and world need hope and peace. May the Lord's profound example of mercy and compassion lead them, comfort them and inspire them as they shepherd the People of God.”

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 exhibit a particularly strong spirit of community among themselves. They began their formation at the height of the pandemic, when they learned the value of what it means for the members of a presbyterate to really know and trust one another,” said Very Reverend John Kartje, rector/president of University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary. “They also saw both the graces and the challenges that parishes must negotiate under times of change and stress. This has served them well as they experienced the ongoing evolution of parish life under Renew My Church, and I am very confident that they will bring those skills and the humble spirit of Christ's leadership into the first year of their priesthood.”

Timothy Berryhill, 35 , from York, Pa.,will have his first assignment at St. Paul VI Parish in Riverside. He will celebrate his first Mass on Sunday, May 19 at 7:30 a.m. at St. George Parish in Tinley Park.

Martin Nyberg, 28 , from Chicago, will have his first assignment at St. JosaphatParish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass on Sunday, May 19 at 11 a.m.at St. Edward Parish in Chicago.

Andrew Panzer, 33 , from Chicago, will have his first assignment at St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass on Sunday, May 19 at 12:30 p.m. at St. John Cantius Parish.

Juan Carlos Vargas Carrillo, 33 , from Chicago, will have his first assignment at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass in Spanish on Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception-Five Holy Martyrs Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass in English on July 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Edward Parish in Chicago.

Comfort My People — The priest assignment process

As is usual, a number of our parish communities will be experiencing changes because of new priest assignments in June. I want to assure you that the annual effort to come up with a slate of new assignments for priests is one of the responsibilities that challenges and humbles me as a bishop. 

This is one of the responsibilities to which I give much prayer, consultation, reflection and discussion. Because of its significance, I would like to share a few thoughts concerning the assignment of a priest to a parish.

First, I want to sincerely thank our beloved priests who so willingly accept new assignments when proposed to them. I am deeply grateful to our priests who always seek to respond to the best of their ability when asked to take on a new ministry or service in a new parish community. Priests share in the priesthood of Jesus Christ, and as such, it is Jesus Christ that we preach and not ourselves. I thank them for their overwhelming willingness to respond to pastoral needs and accept new assignments.

Next, I want to sincerely thank the people of God for the affection you have for those who serve as priests. When I hear from people about the transfer of a priest serving their parish, I know that it roots itself in the love that you have for the priests who serve you and in the support that you give to your parish. I do not take these things for granted, and I am deeply grateful.

Now, let me share with you some of the more practical aspects of making priests’ assignments each year. The annual process for priests’ assignments begins during the fall months when each priest receives and completes a form that states his thoughts about retiring, if he is retirement age, or his desire to possibly remain in his current assignment or to request a possible new assignment. 

The vicar for priests, Very Rev. Anthony Chandler, along with the members of Priests’ Personnel Board, receive and compile this information for discussions that take place over the course of the winter months regarding the coming summer assignments.  

The Priests’ Personnel Board, with priest members from around the archdiocese, keenly familiarize themselves with the pastoral needs in archdiocesan parishes as well as the desire of each priest from the information that the priest himself provides. Along with the vicar for priests and the Priests’ Personnel Board, I spend several months discerning, discussing and praying about the best way to attempt to meet the pastoral needs of all the parishes as well as the requests of the priests. After many meetings and ongoing discussions, the Priests’ Personnel Board communicates final recommendations to me in the spring, and then I make the final decisions about the assignments. 

I assure you that it is not my desire, the desire of the vicar for priests or the desire of the Priests’ Personnel Board to upset or to destabilize any parish. Our only desire is to respond to the pastoral needs of the people of God throughout the archdiocese with the priests available to provide the most comprehensive pastoral ministry to all. None of us involved in this important process takes this responsibility lightly, and we rely on the help of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to make the best decisions that we can.

It was not so long ago that I was a pastor in a parish. I know firsthand how transitions in parish life affect parish families. I know that it challenges priests, parishioners and parish communities. I ask your prayers for all priests and parishes in transition this month as priests move to new assignments.  

If you have a priest that is departing for a new assignment, I pray that you will express gratitude for his ministry. If you are receiving a new priest in your parish, I pray that you will welcome him and be open to his many gifts and approaches to pastoral ministry. 

Ultimately, I fully believe that if we keep our focus on Jesus Christ, the High Priest, we can integrate these transitions in our lives, grow in relationship with one another and continue in our journey of discipleship with Jesus Christ. As I also assure you of my prayers for you, I ask your kind prayers for me.

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I thought this was a great piece. It outlines a process that is prayerful, reflective, transparent and collaborative. Thank you Archbishop Fabre. Best wishes to all the priests in the diocese, especially to those moving to new assignments.

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Bishop Schlert Announces New Assignments for Some Diocesan Priests

Bishop Alfred Schlert has announced new clergy assignments in the Diocese of Allentown.

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

New assignments are designed to meet the needs of the faithful in the Diocese’s 78 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, professional development of priests, requests from clergy members, and the need for a specific skill or talent that is a good match for a certain ministry.

The following assignments are effective Tuesday, 18 June 2024, unless otherwise noted:

Vicar General

The Vicar General possesses that delegated authority in the Diocese which belongs to the Bishop in law, that is, he possesses the power to place all administrative acts with the exception of those which the Bishop has reserved to himself or which in law requires the special mandate of the Bishop.

Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Yenushosky , Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Whitehall also to Vicar General of the Diocese of Allentown.

Pastors Emeriti

Honorary title granted by the Bishop to a Pastor for exemplary service to the local Church.

Reverend Monsignor Gerald E. Gobitas , Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Whitehall to Pastor Emeritus , Saint John the Baptist Parish, Whitehall.

Reverend Monsignor Stephen J. Radocha , Pastor, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton to Pastor Emeritus , Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton.

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 Monsignor Edward R. Domin , Pastor, Saint Benedict Parish, Mohnton to Pastor, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton.

Reverend Joseph S. Ganser , Pastor, Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Reading to Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown.

Reverend Monsignor David L. James , Vicar General of the Diocese of Allentown to Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Whitehall; while remaining Pastor, Saint Peter Parish, Coplay.

Reverend Daniel E. Kravatz , Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Roseto to Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Roseto.

Reverend Joseph J. Kweder , Pastor, Saint Rocco Parish, Martins Creek to Pastor, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Whitehall.

Reverend Brendon M. Laroche , Parochial Administrator, Saint Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill to Pastor, Saint Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill.

Reverend Stanley M. Moczydlowski , Pastor, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Whitehall to Pastor, Saint Benedict Parish, Mohnton.

Parochial Administrators

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 Kevin M. Gualano , Chaplain, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem to Parochial Administrator, Saint Rocco Parish, Martins Creek.

Reverend Juan E. Rodriguez , Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Reading, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Reading.

Reverend Barnabas F. Shayo , A.J., Parochial Vicar, Saint Patrick Parish, Pottsville, to Parochial Administrator, All Saints Parish, McAdoo.

Parochial Vicars

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 Monsignor William T. Baker , Pastor, All Saints Parish, McAdoo to Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Reading.

Reverend Bernard J. Ezaki , President, Catholic Mission and Identity, Bethlehem Catholic High School to Parochial Vicar, Notre Dame of Bethlehem Parish.

Reverend John A. Hutta , Parochial Vicar, Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Saint Clair and Parochial Vicar, Holy Cross Parish, New Philadelphia to Parochial Vicar, Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, Hellertown.

Reverend Hubert Asante Kumi , Incardinated Priest of the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana to Parochial Vicar, Saint Patrick Parish, Pottsville.

Reverend Matthew J. Kuna , Parochial Vicar, Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading to Parochial Vicar, Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish, Sinking Spring; while remaining Chaplain, Berks Catholic High School, Reading, effective 2 July 2024.

Reverend William Kyere , Incardinated Priest of the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana to Parochial Vicar, Holy Guardian Angels Parish, Reading.

Specialized Ministry

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

Reverend Richard C. Brensinger , Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown to Chaplain and Resident, Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center, Kutztown University, Kutztown.

Reverend James Chalangadi, O.C.D. , Parochial Vicar, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton, to Chaplain, Saint Luke’s University Health Network, Anderson Campus and Chaplain, Saint Luke’s University Health Network, Easton Campus, with Residence at Our Lady of Mercy Rectory, Easton.

Reverend Guency Isaac , Parochial Vicar, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton to Sacramental Ministry, Newman Center, Lafayette College, Easton; while remaining Chaplain, Notre Dame High School, Easton and Resident, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Rectory, Easton.

Reverend Stephan A. Isaac , Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Allentown and Chaplain, Allentown Central Catholic High School to Chaplain, Newman Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem and Chaplain, Bethlehem Catholic High School with Residence at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Rectory.

Reverend Richard W. James , Pastor, Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Bally, also to Director, Permanent Diaconate Formation.

Reverend Philip J. Maas , Chaplain, Newman Center, Muhlenberg College, Allentown to Chaplain, Allentown Central Catholic High School; while remaining Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Parish, Allentown.

Reverend John C. Maria , Chaplain, Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center, Kutztown University, Kutztown to Director of Vocations, Diocese of Allentown, while remaining Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, Kutztown.

Reverend Keith A. Mathur , Resident, Holy Infancy Rectory, Bethlehem to Sacramental Ministry and Resident, Newman Center, Muhlenberg College, Allentown; while remaining Diocesan Chancellor; Director, Office for Divine Worship, and Episcopal Master of Ceremonies.

Reverend Elias Munyaneza , A.J., Chaplain, Saint Luke’s University Health Network, Anderson Campus and Chaplain, Saint Luke’s University Health Network, Easton Campus, with Residence at Our Lady of Mercy Rectory, Easton to service within the Community of the Apostles of Jesus.

Reverend Paul L. Rothermel , Resident, Saint Mary Rectory, Kutztown and Substitute Sacramental Ministry for the Diocese of Allentown to Chaplain, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem with Residence at Saint Ursula Rectory, Fountain Hill.

Reverend Mark R. Searles , Director of Vocations, Diocese of Allentown and Chaplain, Newman Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, with Residence at Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton released for service to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a member of the College Formation Faculty, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Lower Gwynedd Township.

Permanent Deaco ns

Deacon Ricardo Ceballos , Permanent Deacon, Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, Allentown to Permanent Deacon, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Allentown and Permanent Deacon, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Allentown.

Deacon Robert P. Young , Permanent Deacon, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown to Permanent Deacon, Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem.

Newly Ordained

Reverend Mr. Robert F. Rienzo, newly ordained to Transitional Deacon, Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Allentown, effective 4 June 2024.

Vicars Forane

Bishop Schlert has made the following appointments of Vicars Forane for the five deaneries of the Diocese, effective 14 May 2024, for a term of two years:

Very Reverend Brian M. Miller , V.F., Berks Deanery.

Reverend Monsignor John G. Chizmar , V.F., Carbon Deanery.

Reverend Monsignor Donald W. Cieniewicz, V.F., Lehigh Deanery.

Very Reverend Anthony P. Mongiello, V.F., Northampton Deanery.

Reverend Monsignor William F. Glosser, V.F., Schuylkill Deanery.

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New Clergy Assignments for May and July 2023

March 20, 2023

Assignments will help support the diocese’s regional approach to parish ministry

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: Justin Huyck, Director of Communications; (330) 744-8451, ext. 320; [email protected]

On the weekends of March 11/12 and March 18/19, The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, announced various clergy assignments for parishes throughout the six-county diocese. In the parishes that will be receiving new priests or deacons, letters were read from Bishop Bonnar. Most of the new assignments will take effect on July 1, 2023, with some taking effect in May.

Consistent with many current assignments throughout the diocese, the new assignments reflect the Diocese of Youngstown’s regional model for ministry, with priests, deacons, and diocesan pastoral associates serving multiple parishes. Bishop Bonnar comments, “Through the hard work of our personnel board, who I consult with on assignments, we continue to navigate the shortage of priests while desiring to support parishes as they live missionary discipleship in new ways. Just as importantly, this approach allows for a more vibrant experience of parish life as we share our strengths across parishes.”

One of the features of the diocese’s regional approach to ministry and personnel assignments is the grouping of parishes who share not only priests as pastors, parochial vicars, or sacramental ministers, but also deacons and, where applicable, diocesan pastoral associates assigned to the same grouping of parishes. A diocesan pastoral associate is a lay person or deacon assigned by the bishop to the leadership team for one or more parishes. The consistent assignment of clergy and diocesan pastoral associates allows for mutual support.

Below are the assignments made in March 2023. They are effective July 1, 2023 unless otherwise noted. Previous and future assignments can be found at www.doy.org/official/

Priests: Rev. Steve Agostino , from administrator of Saint Brendan Parish, and sacramental minister at Saint Christine Parish, Youngstown, to pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Saint Stephen Parish in Niles.

Very Rev. Michael D. Balash , from Pastor of Saint William Parish, Champion, to full-time ministry at the Central Office, remaining as Vicar for Clergy and Director of the Office of Worship, effective May 15, 2023, and remaining pro-tem Administrator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Niles, until July 1, 2023.

Rev. David Bridling , from administrator of Saint Mary Parish, Orwell and Sacred Heart Parish, Rock Creek, to pastor of Saint Patrick Parish and University Parish Newman Center in Kent.

Rev. Edward Brienz , from administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, McDonald, to vice-rector Saint Columba Cathedral and parochial vicar of Saint Edward Parish and Holy Apostles Parish in Youngstown, in addition to his current responsibility as Diocesan Director of Missions and Propagation of the Faith.

Rev. Thomas Cebula , from pro-tem administrator of Saint Louis Parish, Louisville, and Sacred Heart of Mary Parish, Harrisburg, to pro-tem administrator of Saints Philip and James Parish, Canal Fulton.

Rev. Christopher Cicero , as pastor of Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parish, Warren, in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Warren and chaplain of John F. Kennedy School (Lower Campus) effective May 1, 2023.

Rev. Shawn Conoboy , from pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Aurora; Saint Joseph Parish, Mantua; and Saint Ambrose Parish, Garrettsville, to a ministerial assignment outside the Diocese effective May 1, 2023.

Rev. Ryan Furlong , as Pastor of Saint William Parish, Champion effective May 15, 2023, and Pastor of Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Cortland, effective July 1, 2023, in addition to current responsibilities as Pastor of Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Vienna, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Chaplain at John F. Kennedy Catholic School, Warren (Upper Campus).

Rev. Matthew Humerickhouse , from parochial vicar of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish and Saint Luke Parish in Boardman, and chaplain at Cardinal Mooney High School, to pastor of Saint Louis Parish, Louisville; Sacred Heart Parish, Harrisburg; Saint James Parish, Waynesburg, and chaplain of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Louisville.

Rev. John Jerek , as pastor of Saint Brendan Parish, Youngstown, in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of Saint Christine Parish and Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, in Youngstown and Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate.

Rev. Chad Johnson , from Parochial Vicar of Saint Patrick Parish, and University Parish Newman Center, Kent, to Parochial Vicar of Saint William Parish, Champion, Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Cortland, and Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Vienna, in addition to current responsibilities as Diocesan Vocations Director.

Rev. Frantisek Katrinak , from pastor of Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parish, Warren, to pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Aurora; Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Streetsboro; Saint Joseph Parish, Mantua; and Saint Ambrose Parish, Garrettsville effective May 1, 2023.

Rev. Robert Lanterman , returning from leave of absence to Archives Clerk with residence at the Oblates Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Hubbard effective April 17, 2023.

Rev. Chris Luoni , from pastor of Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Streetsboro to sacramental minister for Portage County parishes with residence at Saint Joseph Parish, Mantua, effective May 1, 2023.

Rev. Michael Marcelli , returning from service as chaplain in the United States Navy to sacramental minister pro-tem at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Niles, (April 10-July 1, 2023), and then as parochial vicar at Saint Patrick Parish and University Parish Newman Center in Kent effective July 1, 2023.

Rev. Kevin McCaffrey , from pastor of Saints Philip and James Parish, Canal Fulton, to pastor of Saint Mary Parish, Orwell, and Sacred Heart Parish, Rock Creek.

Rev. Richard Murphy , from pastor of Saint Stephen Parish, Niles, to pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, McDonald, in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of Saint Mary Parish, Mineral Ridge, and President of Ursuline High School.

Very Rev. Monsignor Robert Siffrin , from Vicar General to Diocesan Vicar of External Affairs/Special Projects and Pastor of Holy Apostles Parish, Youngstown, in addition to current responsibilities as Rector of Saint Columba Cathedral and Pastor of Saint Edward Parish, Youngstown.

Rev. Brian Smith , from Director of Hispanic Ministry and Coordinator of Continuing Education to graduate studies in Moral Theology at the Angelicum University, Rome effective September 1, 2023.

Rev. Edward Stafford , as parochial vicar of Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parish, Warren, in addition to his current responsibilities as parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Warren effective May 1, 2023.

Rev. Stephen Zeigler , from pastor of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish, New Middletown and sacramental minister at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Lowellville, to parochial vicar at Saint Charles Borromeo Parish and Saint Luke Parish in Boardman.

Rev. Matthew Zwilling , from vice-rector of Saint Columba Cathedral and parochial vicar of Saint Edward Parish, Youngstown, to administrator of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish, New Middletown, in addition to his current responsibilities as administrator of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Campbell, and online studies in Church Management at Villanova University.

Permanent Deacons:

Mr. Sylvester Frazzini III , to Holy Apostles Parish, Youngstown in addition to his current responsibilities at Saint Columba Cathedral and Saint Edward Parish, Youngstown.

Mr. Michael Hanshaw , to Saint Stephen Parish, Niles in addition to his current responsibilities at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Niles.

Mr. Ed Kleese , to Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parish, Warren in addition to his current responsibilities at Blessed Sacrament Parish and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Warren effective May 1, 2023.

Mr. Michael Puhalla , to Holy Apostles Parish, Youngstown in addition to his current responsibilities at Saint Columba Cathedral and Saint Edward Parish, Youngstown.

Mr. Robert Simmerly , to Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parish, Warren in addition to his current responsibilities at Blessed Sacrament Parish and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Warren, effective May 1, 2023.

Mr. Joseph Toth , to Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parish, Warren in addition to his current responsibilities at Blessed Sacrament Parish and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Warren, effective May 1, 2023.

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Priest assignments june 2024 in the archdiocese.

Effective February 12, 2024

Reverend Ethan Moore appointed Parochial Vicar of C-1 Family of Parishes which includes St. John the Evangelist, New Paris, St. Mary, Camden, St. Mary, Oxford and Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Eaton.

Effective July 1, 2024

Reverend Kenneth Alt, CPPS appointed Parochial Vicar of NW-8 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Redeemer, New Bremen, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cassella, Precious Blood, Chickasaw, St. Augustine, Minster, St. John the Baptist, Maria Stein, St. Joseph, Egypt, St. Rose, St. Rose and St. Sebastian, St. Sebastian effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

Reverend Brice J. Berger appointed Parochial Vicar of C-3 Family of Parishes which includes St. Francis de Sales, Lebanon and St. Philip the Apostle, Morrow.

Reverend Adam C. Berning appointed Parochial Vicar of NW-2 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Rosary, St. Marys, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, Immaculate Conception, Celina, St. Patrick, Glynwood and St. Teresa, Rockford.

Reverend Alex Biryomumeisho appointed Parochial Vicar of NW-7 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Angels, Sidney, Sacred Heart of Jesus, McCartyville, St. Michael, Fort Loramie and Sts. Peter & Paul, Newport.

Reverend James Gaynor, CPPS appointed Parochial Vicar of NE-6 Family of Parishes which includes Emmanuel, Dayton, Holy Trinity, Dayton, Precious Blood, Dayton, St. Joseph Dayton, St. Paul, Englewood and St. Rita, Dayton effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.

Reverend John P. Grusenmeyer appointed Parochial Vicar of NW-3 Family of Parishes which includes St. Aloysius, Carthagena, St. Bernard, Burkettsville, St. Francis, Cranberry Prairie, St. Henry, St. Henry and St. Wendelin, St. Wendelin.

Reverend Aaron Hess appointed Parochial Vicar of S-3 Family of Parishes which includes Guardian Angels, Mt. Washington, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Anderson Township, St. Jerome Mission Church, Cincinnati and St. John Fisher, Newtown.

Reverend Edward J. Hoffmann will be released from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for extended Active Duty as a chaplain in the United States military.

Reverend Mark Hoying, CPPS appointed Parochial Vicar of NW-8 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Redeemer, New Bremen, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cassella, Precious Blood, Chickasaw, St. Augustine, Minster, St. John the Baptist, Maria Stein, St. Joseph, Egypt, St. Rose, St. Rose and St. Sebastian, St. Sebastian effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

Reverend Louis Jacquemin appointed Parochial Vicar of SW-7 Family of Parishes which includes Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Antoninus, St. Catharine of Siena and St. Martin of Tours, Cincinnati.

Reverend Michael Kapolka will be released from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for extended Active Duty as a chaplain in the United States military.

Reverend Jarred Kohn appointed Parochial Vicar of NE-1 Family of Parishes which includes Immaculate, Conception, North Lewisburg, Sacred Heart, St. Paris, St. Mary, Urbana, St. Mary of the Woods, Russells Point, St. Michael, Mechanicsburg and St. Patrick, Bellefontaine.

Reverend Christopher Komoroski appointed Pastor of NE-2 Family of Parishes which includes St. Bernard, Springfield, St. Charles Borromeo, South Charleston, St. Joseph, Springfield, St. Raphael, Springfield and St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Springfield.

Reverend Benson Lokidiriyo appointed Parochial Vicar of SW-7 Family of Parishes which includes Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Antoninus, St. Catharine of Siena and St. Martin of Tours, Cincinnati.

Reverend Benjamin S. Mersch appointed Parochial Vicar of C-2 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Family, Middletown, Holy Name of Jesus, Trenton, and Our Lady of Sorrows, Monroe.

Reverend Matthew E. Montag appointed Parochial Vicar of C-7 Family of Parishes which includes St. Maximilian Kolbe, Liberty Township.

Reverend Ethan Moore appointed Parochial Vicar of NW-1 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Trinity, Coldwater, Mary Help of Christians, Ft. Recovery, St. Anthony, St. Anthony, St. Joseph, St. Joseph, St. Mary, Philothea, St. Paul, Sharpsburg and St. Peter, St. Peter.

Reverend Robert K. Muhlenkamp appointed Pastor of NW-2 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Rosary, St. Marys, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, Immaculate Conception, Celina, St. Patrick, Glynwood, and St. Teresa, Rockford.

Reverend Thomas Nevels appointed Pastor of NE-5 Family of Parishes which includes St. Charles Borromeo, St. Albert the Great and Ascension, Kettering.

Reverend Edward Pratt appointed Parochial Vicar of SE-7 Family of Parishes which includes St. Andrew, Milford, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Milford and St. Veronica, Mt. Carmel.

Reverend James Riehle reappointed to another 6-year term as Pastor of C-7 Family of Parishes which includes St. Maximilian Kolbe, Liberty Township.

Reverend Anthony J. Sanitato appointed Parochial Vicar of NE-5 Family of Parishes which includes Ascension, St. Albert the Great, and St. Charles Borromeo, Kettering.

Reverend Jeremy S. Stubbs appointed Parochial Vicar of S-8 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Cross-Immaculata, Our Lord Christ the King, St. Rose and St. Stephen, Cincinnati.

Reverend John Tonkin appointed Pastor of NW-7 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Angels, Sidney, Sacred Heart of Jesus, McCartyville, St. Michael, Fort Loramie and Sts. Peter and Paul, Newport.

Reverend Nam Quoc Vu, SVD , appointed Parochial Vicar of C-6 Family of Parishes which includes Queen of Peace, Hamilton, St. Aloysius, Shandon, St. Joseph, Hamilton, St. Julie Billiart, Hamilton, and St. Peter in Chains, Hamilton.

Reverend Michael Willig appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Face of Jesus Parish, Wapakoneta.

Reverend Sean Wilson appointed Pastor of Holy Face of Jesus Parish, Wapakoneta.

Retirement from active ministry

Reverend Anthony Dattilo, Parochial Vicar of SW-7, effective July 1, 2024

Reverend Robert Farrell, Parochial Vicar of C-3, effective July 1, 2024

Reverend John MacQuarrie, Pastor of NE-2, effective July 1, 2024

Effective August 1, 2024

Reverend Alan Hirt, OFM, appointed Pastor of S-14 Family of Parishes which includes St. Clement, St. Bernard and St. Francis Seraph, Cincinnati.

Reverend William (Jud) Weiksnar, OFM , appointed Parochial Vicar of S-14 Family of Parishes which includes St. Clement, St. Bernard and St. Francis Seraph, Cincinnati.

Effective Fall of 2024

Reverend Jacob B. Lindle assigned to graduate studies in Rome.

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