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Bishop Edmund J. Whalen Announces Archdiocesan Priest Assignments, Effective 1st July, 2024

By: auxiliary bishop edmund j. whalen.

Bishop Edmund J. Whalen, Vicar for Clergy for the Archdiocese of New York, has announced the following priest assignments. Additional announcements will be made as the process continues, along with notification of open pastorates. All assignments are effective 1st July, 2024.

Pastors and administrators Father Sean Connolly – from administrator of St. Brigid-St. Emeric, and Most Holy Redeemer- Nativity, Manhattan to pastor of St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel, Riverdale

Father Brian McCarthy – from pastor of St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel, Riverdale to retirement

Monsignor Kevin Nelan – administrator of St. Brigid-St. Emeric and administrator of Most Holy Redeemer-Nativity, Manhattan while remaining pastor of Immaculate Conception, Manhattan and dean of the South Manhattan Deanery

Father Robert McKeon – from pastor of St. Francis of Assisi, West Nyack to pastor of St. Catherine, Blauvelt (Note: St. Francis of Assisi will be advertised.)

Monsignor Francis McAree – from pastor of St. Catherine, Blauvelt to retirement

Father Ricardo Garcia – from parochial vicar of St. Frances de Chantal, The Bronx to administrator of St. Teresa, Manhattan.

Father Alexis Bastidas – from pastor of St. Teresa, Manhattan to medical retirement

Father William Cleary – from vice rector and professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie to pastor of St. Joseph, Bronxville while remaining on the part-time faculty of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie

Father Peter McGeory – from pastor of St. Joseph, Bronxville to retirement

Father Osvaldo Hernandez – from parochial vicar at St. Lawrence O’Toole, Brewster to administrator at Our Lady of Mercy, The Bronx

Father Jose Ambooken – from pastor of Our Lady of Mercy, The Bronx to retirement

Father Reynor Santiago – from parochial vicar at St. Joseph, St. Mary Immaculate, Staten Island to administrator of Holy Rosary, Greenwood Lake

Father Augustine Badgely – from pastor of Holy Rosary, Greenwood Lake to retirement

Father Shane Johnson – from administrator of St. Anthony of Padua, The Bronx to pastor of St. Margaret Mary, The Bronx

Father Rudolph Gonzalez – from pastor of St. Margaret Mary, The Bronx to leave of absence for family reasons

Father Fredy Patino – from parochial vicar at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, The Bronx to administrator of St. Anthony of Padua, The Bronx. Bishop Joseph Espaillat remains as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua

Father Gerald Murray – from pastor of Holy Family, Manhattan to pastor of St. Joseph, Yorkville

Father Boniface Ramsey – from pastor of St. Joseph, Yorkville to retirement

Father Szymon Kurpios – from parochial vicar (and former administrator) of St. James, Carmel to pastor of St. John, Mahopac

Father Philip Caruso – from pastor of St. John, Mahopac to retirement . Parochial Vicars Father Michael Achanyi – from parochial vicar at Sacred Heart to chaplain corps, United States Air Force

Father Tony Bautista, SSP ( exclustration ad experimentum ) from parochial vicar, St. John Goshen to parochial vicar, Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady, Tuckahoe

Father Robert Carolan – from parochial vicar, Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima, Crestwood to parochial vicar, St. James, Carmel

Father Carmine Caruso – from parochial vicar, St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Fishkill to parochial vicar Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima, Crestwood

Father Walter Genito – from parochial vicar, St. Columba, Hopewell Junction to parochial vicar, St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel, Riverdale

Father Carlos Germosen – from parochial vicar, St. Peter and St. Mary of the Assumption, Haverstraw, to parochial vicar, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, The Bronx

Father Sandro Leyton – from parochial vicar, St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel, Riverdale to parochial vicar, St. Frances de Chantal, The Bronx

Father Adolfo Novio – from parochial vicar, Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady, Tuckahoe to parochial vicar, St. Joseph, St. Mary Immaculate, Staten Island

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Diocese of Buffalo announces new priest assignments as Road to Renewal continues

Bishop Michael W. Fisher has announced 47 priest assignments in the Diocese of Buffalo signaling an increase in the momentum of the Road to Renewal program that is grouping diocesan parishes into a collaborative model of two to six parishes per family.

The appointments were conferred Wednesday, May 17 and priests had their weekend Masses to communicate their new assignments to their parishioners.

The assignments of 47 priests at one time may be the largest number of priest assignments conferred in the history of the Diocese of Buffalo.

As Bishop Fisher made the assignments, he called his brother priests to remember as in the founding of the diocese some 176 years ago that it is the continuing mission to bring the sacraments to the people.

During the diocese’s early days, five priests ministered to 30,000 Catholics.

“Brothers, I need you. I need you to support the mission of the Church with all of your gifts and expertise,” Bishop Fisher said. “Be supportive of one another and work as a team to provide for our people’s spiritual needs.”

With the current appointments effective June 1, June 5, June 15, and July 1, pastors are assigned to 26 of the 36 Families of Parishes along with two moderators of in solidum families of parishes in the diocese.

Family of Parishes: Assignment Update – May 2023

Downloadable copy of the listing can be found on the Road to Renewal website .

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Welcoming Priests and Pastors to New Assignments

Around this time of year, many Catholic dioceses rearrange priest assignments. Priests move to different parishes, new roles, or new duties. That makes this a great time to reach out with a card or gift to welcome the new minister. Even if it’s a little late, a card or gift from a new parishioner will help the priest feel welcome and accepted in his new role. Furthermore, Catholic priests are often assigned fairly far from people they know and love. As a result, they often have to start building relationships all over again with each new assignment.

Welcome Cards

Signs of support and welcome can ease what is sometimes a challenging transition for priests. To help, the Printery House offers two cards specifically for this situation.

The inside text reads: Thanking God for the gift of your faith-filled life and your dedicated service. Praying that the Holy Spirit will sustain and strengthen you as you serve our parish. God Bless You

The card above is a little more specific to the role of a pastor, but it can also be used for pastors of Protestant congregations who use that title.

The inside text reads: Thanking God for the gift of your faith-filled life and your dedicated service. Praying that the Holy Spirit will sustain and strengthen you as you serve our congregation. God Bless You

In addition to the specific cards above, we also have options from our general priest or minister appreciation selection. The following cards could be used appropriately to welcome a minister or priest to a new job or assignment.

Similarly, the next card would be appropriate for a new chaplain:

Gifts for New Priests and New Pastors

In addition to our cards, several of our icon reproductions would make excellent welcome gifts for a priest in a new assignment. Here are a few:

Check out our entire selection of icons ! Our icons are also available as greeting cards which are blank inside, so you can adapt them for whatever purpose suits you.

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New LA Archdiocese parish leadership assignments for 2023

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has released its “New Pastors and Administrators” assignments for 2023. Archbishop José H. Gomez has approved the following priests to be appointed pastors, effective July 1, 2023.

Father Paul Prince Appiah-Kubi, S.V.D. , St. John the Evangelist Church, Los Angeles 

Father Jose Manuel Baeza , Our Lady of Peace Church, North Hills 

Father Rolando Clarin , St. Raphael Church, Goleta 

Father Joshua Diener , St. Anthony Church, Oxnard 

Father Julio Domenech , Mary Immaculate Church, Pacoima

Father Edwin Duyshart , St. Luke Church, Temple City

Father Altaire Fernandez , Queen of Angels Church, Lompoc 

Father Anthony Garcias , Holy Family Church, Glendale

Father Egren Gomez , Holy Cross Church, Santa Barbara 

Father Jose Rafael Lara , Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Guadalupe

Father Olin Mayfield , St. James the Less Church / Holy Redeemer Church, La Crescenta / Montrose

Father Eben MacDonald , Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Northridge 

Father R. Dario Miranda , St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Avalon 

Father Long Nguyen , St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, Lomita 

Father Truc Quant Nguyen , St. Maria Goretti Church, Long Beach

Father Ismael Robles , St. John the Baptist Church, Baldwin Park

Father Ryan Thornton , O.F.M., St. Mark University Church, Goleta

The following priests will be appointed or reappointed administrators: 

Father Miguel Acevedo , St. Paul Church, Los Angeles 

Father Sarfraz Alam, O.S.A. , Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, Los Angeles 

Father James Anguiano , St. Teresa of Avila Church, Los Angeles

Father Luis Estrada , Guardian Angel Church, Pacoima

Father Daniel Garcia , Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Downey

Father Danilo Manzano Guinto , St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, Encino 

Father Oscar Daniel Martinez Gutierrez , St. Rose of Lima Church, Maywood 

Father Alexander Hernandez , C.Ss.R., Our Lady of Victory Church, Los Angeles

Father Chan Lee , St. Paul of the Cross Church, La Mirada

Father Spencer Lewerenz , St. Anthony Church, San Gabriel 

Father Marlon Mateo , St. Clare of Assisi Church, Santa Clarita

Father Raymont Medina , St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Whittier 

Father Miguel Menjivar , St. Joseph Church, La Puente (Extern Priest) 

Father Michael Montoya, M.J. , Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Claremont 

Father Jose Maria Ortiz , La Purísima Concepción Church, Lompoc

Father Ramon Pons , St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fillmore 

Father Roberto Rueda , Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Los Angeles

Father Miguel Angel Ruiz , St. Agnes Church, Los Angeles 

Father German Sanchez , St. Sebastian Church, Los Angeles 

Father Jeejo Vazhappilly, Sch.P. , St. Bridget of Sweden Church, Lake Balboa 

Father Matthew Wheeler , Visitation Church, Los Angeles

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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.

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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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Pastor Assignments for 2024

The Office of the Bishop has made the announcement of pastor assignments for 2024.

Please pray for those who will soon begin their transition into a new assignment and for the communities they serve.

Parish Pastor

Clark, Rev. Mike                         Pastor, St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah.  Effective June 11, 2024.

Dennis, Rev. Jamie                      Pastor, St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Owensboro (formerly serving as Parish Administrator).  Effective June 11, 2024.

Hohman, Rev. Steve                    Pastor, Christ the King Parish in Madisonville.  Effective June 11, 2024.

Joseph, Rev. Jojy                        Pastor, St. Francis Borgia in Sturgis, St. William in Marion, and St. Ambrose in Henshaw.  Effective June 11, 2024.

Mang, Rev. John Paul                Pastor, St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro.  Effective May 15, 2024.        

Mathew, Rev. Suneesh               Pastor, St. Paul Parish in Leitchfield and St. Elizabeth Parish in Clarkson.  Effective June 11, 2024.

McCarthy, Rev. Carl                  Pastor, Precious Blood Parish in Owensboro.  Effective June 11, 2024.

Okoro, Rev. John                        Pastor, St. Alphonsus Parish in Owensboro and St. Elizabeth Parish in Curdsville.  Effective June 11, 2024  

Ottagan, Rev. Anthoni               Pastor, St. Edward Parish in Fulton, St. Jude Parish in Clinton, and Sacred Heart Parish in Hickman.  Effective June 11, 2024.

Van lal Than, Rev. Stephen       Pastor, St. Anthony Parish in Peonia, St. Augustine Parish in Grayson Springs, and St. Benedict Parish in Wax.  Effective June 11, 2024.

Whistle, Rev. Brad                      Pastor, St. Paul Parish in Princeton and St. Mark Parish in Eddyville.  Effective June 11, 2024

Williams, Rev. Brandon             Pastor, Blessed Mother Parish in Owensboro.  Effective June 11, 2024.

Kulathumkal, Rev. Babu           Fr. Babu will serve as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army effective May 15, 2024.

Drury, Rev. Robert                     Fr. Robert Drury will be retiring from active ministry effective June 11, 2024.

*** Added as of April 22, 2024: 

Kattermetla, Rev. Ramesh            Parochial Vicar, Blessed Mother Parish in Owensboro. Effective June 11, 2024.

*** Added as of May 13, 2024: 

Ighacho, Rev.  John                        Pastor, St. Anthony Parish in Browns Valley, while continuing as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Central City. Effective May 28, 2024.

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Archdiocese of Omaha Priest Assignments 2024

June 3, 2024

The Archdiocese of Omaha announced the following assignments for clergy and tribunal members.  All assignments are effective July 1 unless specified otherwise .

Clergy and Tribunal Assignments 2024

Retirements.

Fr. Tom Bauwens, senior associate pastor, St. John Vianney Parish, Millard, and Mary Our Queen Parish, Omaha. (Ordained 1987.)

Fr. Richard Reiser, senior associate pastor, St. John Vianney Parish, Millard, and Mary Our Queen Parish, Omaha. (Ordained 1980.)

Fr. Keith Rezac, pastor, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, North Bend, and St. Leo the Great Parish, Snyder. (Ordained 1987.)

Urban Families of Parishes 

Urban family a  – fremont, hooper, north bend, scribner, snyder.

Fr. Walter Nolte, pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Fremont, St. Lawrence Parish, Scribner, and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Hooper, takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, North Bend, and St. Leo the Great Parish, Snyder, being pastor of all parishes of Urban Family A.

Fr. Bill Cremers, associate pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Fremont, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, North Bend, St. Lawrence Parish, Scribner, and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Hooper, takes on additional duties as associate pastor, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, North Bend, and St. Leo the Great Parish, Snyder, being associate pastor in all parishes of Urban Family A.

Fr. Joseph Sund, from associate pastor in Rural Family K, to associate pastor in all parishes of Urban Family A.

Urban Family B – Blair, Fort Calhoun, Tekamah

Urban family c  – st. elizabeth ann, st. james.

Fr. Patrick Nields, from pastor, St. Francis of Assisi, Neligh, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Tilden, to associate pastor, St. James Parish, Omaha.

Urban Family D  – Holy Name, St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament

Urban family e  – sacred heart, st. benedict the moor, st. john, urban family f  – st. leo the great, st. pius x, st. bernard.

Fr. Mark Tomasiewicz, from pastor, St. Michael Parish, Albion, St. Anthony Parish, Cedar Rapids, and St. Edward Parish, St. Edward, to pastor, St. Pius X Parish, Omaha.

Urban Family G  – Christ the King, St. Robert Bellarmine, St. John Paul II Newman Center

Urban family h  – st. cecilia cathedral, st. margaret mary.

Fr. Eliot Schwer, associate pastor in the parishes of Urban Family H, is granted a leave of absence for vocational discernment with the Order of Carthusians.

Fr. Zachary Eischeid, newly ordained, to associate pastor in the parishes of Urban Family H, with residence at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Omaha.

Urban Family I  – Our Lady of Lourdes-St. Adalbert, Holy Cross, St. Andrew Kim Taegon

Urban family j  – st. peter, st. joseph, urban family k  – st. frances cabrini, st. mary magdalene, urban family l  – st. thomas more, st. joan of arc, urban family m  – st. bridget-st. rose, st. francis of assisi, our lady of fatima, st. stanislaus.

Fr. Minh Tran, from associate pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Fremont, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, North Bend, St. Lawrence Parish, Scribner, and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Hooper, to associate pastor in the parishes of St. Bridget-St. Rose, Omaha, St. Francis of Assisi, Omaha, and St. Stanislaus, Omaha.

Urban Family N  – Assumption-Guadalupe, Ss. Peter & Paul, St. Mary

Fr. Brett Jamrog, from associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family L to associate pastor in the parishes of Urban Family N.

Urban Family O  – St. Bernadette, Holy Ghost

Effective April 27 th , Fr. Benjamin Boyd, associate pastor, St. James Parish, Omaha, was appointed pastor of the parishes in Urban Family O.

Urban Family P  – Bellevue: St. Mary, St. Matthew

Urban family q  – papillion: st. columbkille, ralston: st. gerald.

Fr. Mario Rapose, from sacramental duties at St. Pius X Parish, Omaha, to associate pastor, St. Gerald Parish, Ralston.

Urban Family R – Gretna: St. Patrick, St. Charles Borromeo, Springfield: St. Joseph  

Fr. Vincent Sunguti, from administrator, Holy Cross Parish, Beemer, and St. Joseph Parish, Wisner, to associate pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Gretna, and St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Gretna.

Urban Family S – Mary Our Queen, St. John Vianney

Fr. Steven Boes, from sabbatical to senior associate pastor of the parishes in Urban Family S.

Urban Family T – St. Wenceslaus, St. Stephen the Martyr, St. Vincent de Paul, Boys Town: Immaculate Conception

Effective April 1 st , Fr. Jeffrey Mollner was appointed as pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Boys Town, with additional duties as National Director of Mission and Spiritualty at Boys Town.

Fr. Matthew Pohlman, newly ordained, to associate pastor, St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Omaha.

Urban Family U – Elkhorn: St. Patrick, Valley: St. John the Evangelist

Rural families of parishes , rural family a  – amelia, atkinson, boyd county, o’neill, stuart, rural family b  – bloomfield, brunswick, cedar county, crofton, creighton, niobrara, verdigre.

Fr. Marcus Knecht, from associate pastor, St. Gerald Parish, Ralston, to associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family B.

Rural Family C  – Coleridge, Hartington, Newcastle, Osmond, Plainview, Ponca, Randolph

Rural family d  – dixon, laurel, wayne.

Fr. Zachary Tucker, from associate pastor, St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Omaha, to assistant vocations director with chaplaincy duties at Wayne State College, with residence in Wayne.

Rural Family E  – Bancroft, Decatur, Emerson, Homer, Hubbard, Jackson, Lyons, Macy, Pender, Walthill, South Sioux City, Winnebago

Rural family f – aloys, beemer, dodge, howells, monterey, olean, st. charles, west point, wisner.

A priest of the Diocese of Minna will be assigned as associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family F, upon arrival in the Archdiocese of Omaha.

Rural Family G  – Clarkson, Humphrey, Leigh, Lindsay, Tarnov

Fr. Daniel Wittrock, from senior associate pastor in the parishes in Rural Family B, to senior associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family G.

Rural Family H  – Heun, Schuyler

Rural family i  – columbus, duncan, platte center, rural family j  – albion, cedar rapids, central city, clarks, fullerton, genoa, krakow, silver creek, st. edward.

Fr. Matthew Gutowski, from senior associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family G, to pastor, St. Michael Parish, Albion, and St. Anthony Parish, Cedar Rapids, and St. Edward Parish, St. Edward.

Rural Family K – Clearwater, Deloit, Elgin, Ewing, Neligh, Petersburg, Raeville, Tilden

Effective July 1 st , the parishes of St. Theresa, Clearwater, St. John the Baptist, Deloit, St. Peter de Alcántara, Ewing, St. Francis of Assisi, Neligh, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Tilden, are merged into a new parish, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, covering the same area. Fr. John Norman is appointed as pastor of Annunciation Parish, in addition to his serving as pastor of the other parishes in Rural Family K.

Fr. Frank Baumert, from retired priest in residence in the parishes of Urban Family L, to senior associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family K.

Rural Family L – Battle Creek, Madison, Norfolk, Pierce, Stanton

A priest of the Diocese of Minna will be assigned as associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family L, upon arrival in the Archdiocese of Omaha.

Ministers of the Metropolitan Tribunal

Effective March 1 st , Fr. James de Anda was appointed as Judicial Vicar for a one-year term, in addition to his duties as judge of the same.

Effective March 1 st , Fr. Scott Hastings, Vicar General & Judicial Vicar, was transferred from the office of Judicial Vicar to the office of Defender of the Bond, while retaining the office of Vicar General.

Transitional Deacons

The following deacons, ordained on May 24 th , are assigned as follows:

Deacon Logan Hepp is assigned to Rural Family K for summer ministry.

Deacon Brian Hula is assigned to Rural Family L for summer ministry.

Deacon Will Targy is assigned to Rural Family B for summer ministry.

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New pastor assignments

Archbishop William E. Lori announces:  

Reverend Neville O’Donohue, S.M., from Associate Pastor to Pastor of the Parish of St. Joseph in Sykesville. This appointment became effective Aug. 1. 

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Reverend David John Paul Mott, O.P., to Administrator of the Parish of Ss. Philip and James in Baltimore. This appointment became effective Aug. 1.

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Reverend David McGuigan, S.M., to Associate Pastor of the Parish of St. Joseph in Sykesville. This appointment became effective Aug. 1.

Reverend Leo E. Patalinghug from Director of Pastoral Field Education at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary to part time Associate Pastor at Our Lady of the Fields, Millersville.  This appointment becomes effective Sept. 1.

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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, 2023, unless noted otherwise.

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

Fr. Matthew Book, Light of the World in Littleton

Fr. Daniel Cardo, S.C.V., Holy Name in Englewood

Fr. Warli de Araujo Castro, Holy Cross in Thornton

Msgr. Jorge de los Santos, Our Lady Mother of the Church in Commerce City

Fr. James E. Fox, Good Shepherd in Denver (one year)

Fr. Simon Kalonga, St. Joseph & Holy Family in Fort Collins

Fr. Terrence Kissell, St. Michael the Archangel in Aurora (one year)

Fr. John Paul Leyba, St. Frances of Cabrini in Littleton

Fr. Humberto Marquez, St. John the Baptist in Longmont

Fr. Sean McGrath, Shrine of St. Anne in Arvada

Fr. Herman Joseph Nsubuga Jjuuko, St. Anthony of Padua in Julesburg

Fr. Jerome Rohr, St. Patrick in Holyoke, Christ the King in Haxtun and St. Peter the Apostle in Fleming

Fr. Joseph Tran, St. Joseph in Golden

Pastors Changing Parishes and New Pastor Assignments for Six Years:

Fr. Israel Perez-Lopez, Presentation of Our Lady in Denver

Fr. Joseph McLagan, St. Mary Magdalene in Denver, in addition to being Pastor at St. Bernadette in Lakewood

Fr. Julio César Amezcua Martín, St. Augustine in Brighton (effective May 5, 2023)

Fr. Matthew Magee, St. Stephen, Protomartyr in Glenwood Springs

Fr. Francis Thérèse Krautter, C.S.J., St. Ignatius of Loyola in Denver

Fr. Joseph Grady, St. Mary in Aspen and Snowmass Chapel in Snowmass Village

Fr. Philip Binh Tran, C.R.M., Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs in Wheat Ridge (effective July 8, 2023)

Parochial Vicars

Fr. Juan Adrian Hernandez Dominguez, St. Cajetan Parish in Denver

Fr. Arokiaraj Adaikaladoss, H.G.N., St. Joseph in Fort Collins

Fr. Isidore Orjikwe, Our Lady of the Valley in Windsor

Fr. John Mrozek, Our Lady of Fatima in Lakewood

Fr. Ireneusz Kuźmicki, St. Clare of Assisi in Edwards

Fr. Nailon Joshua Nyoni, St. Augustine in Brighton (effective April 20, 2023)

Fr. Juan Sebastian Splawinski, Ascension in Denver

Fr. Tomasz Surma, Holy Name in Steamboat

Fr. Peter Srsich, St. Thomas Aquinas in Boulder

Fr. Reinaldo Rojas, St. Mary in Rifle

Fr. John Ezratty, M.C., St. Bernadette in Lakewood and St. Mary Magdalene in Denver

Fr. Guillermo Bustillos, St. John the Baptist in Longmont

Fr. John Thérèse Creus, C.S.J., St. Ignatius of Loyola in Denver

Fr. Martin Latiff, M.C., Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Denver

Fr. Kevin Kasel, Our Lady of Loreto in Foxfield

Fr. Anthony Duc Huan Phan, Light of the World in Littleton

Fr. Patricio Xavier Chuquimarca Picuji, St. John the Baptist in Johnstown

Other Assignments/Departures

Fr. John Stapleton, Chaplain at Holy Family High School in Broomfield. He will reside at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Denver.

Fr. Christian J. Mast, Chaplain at Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver. He will reside at the Companions of Christ House in Denver.

Fr. James Claver, S.C.J., is reassigned as Chaplain at the Augustine Institute in Greenwood Village

Fr. Douglas Grandon is reassigned as National Chaplain for FOCUS

Fr. Braden Wagner is reassigned as Formator, St. John Vianney Seminary

Fr. Miguel Soubrier, Jail Ministry, effective April 1, 2023. He is in residence at Light of the World Parish in Littleton.

Fr. Dirk Dunfee, S.J., departs St. Ignatius of Loyola in Denver.

Fr. Patrick Quinn, S.J., departs St. Ignatius of Loyola in Denver.

Fr. Darrick Leier departs St. Mary in Aspen for the Diocese of Fargo, North Dakota.

Fr. Szymon Czuwara departs St. Francis of Assisi in Longmont for the Archdiocese of Lublin, Poland.

Fr. Bonaventure Cai My Loc, C.R.M., departs Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs in Wheat Ridge  to be assigned as Pastor at another Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer parish.

Retirements

Fr. Edward Poehlmann

Fr. Elbert Chilson

Fr. Joseph Hartmann

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