priest assignments denver 2023

New Pastoral Assignments

2023 Pastoral Assignments Announced

Bishop Edward M. Rice announced the following clergy assignments effective Saturday, July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.

“Please keep these priests in your prayers as they adjust to their new assignments,” said Bishop Rice. “Please pray too, for their former parishioners and new parishioners during this time of transition.”

New Pastoral Changes

Reverend Victor Anokwute

Concluding: Assignment as Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, in Caruthersville, and Immaculate Conception Parish, in New Madrid. Continuing: Assignment as Pastor of St. Teresa Parish, in Glennonville, and St. Ann Parish, in Malden.

Reverend Charles Dunn

New Appointment:  Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Seneca. Continuing: Assignment as Pastor of St. Canera Parish in Neosho and Nativity of Our Lord Mission Church in Noel.

Reverend Rick Jones

New Appointment: Parochial Administrator of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Fredericktown. Continuing: Assignment as Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, in Cape Girardeau.

The Very Reverend Allan Saunders

Concluding: Assignment as Parochial Administrator of St. Denis Parish, in Benton, and St. Lawrence Parish, in New Hamburg. Continuing: Assignment as Pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral, in Cape Girardeau, and historical Old St. Vincent Chapel of Ease, in Cape Girardeau.

The Very Reverend Joseph Weidenbenner

Concluding: Assignment as Pastor of St. Mary Parish, in Seneca. Continuing: Assignment as Pastor of St. Mary Parish, in Joplin, and Chaplain at McAuley Catholic High School, in Joplin.

Named Pastor

Reverend Tuan Van Nguyen, CRM

New Appointment:  Previously the Parochial Administrator, Fr. Tuan Nguyen, CRM, is now appointed Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, in El Dorado Springs, and St. Peter the Apostle Mission Church, in Stockton.

Reverend Brian Straus

New Appointment: Previously the Parochial Administrator, Fr. Brian Straus is now appointed Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, in Joplin. Continuing: Role as Director/Chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at Missouri Southern State University, in Joplin. Concluding: Role as Lead Chaplain of McAuley Catholic High School and as a diocesan Regional Vocation Promoter.

Reverend Tomasz Wilk, OSPPE

New Appointment: Previously the Parochial Administrator, Fr. Tomasz Wilk, OSPPE, is now appointed Pastor of St. Augustine Parish, in Kelso, and St. Joseph Parish, in Scott City.

Parochial Administrators

Reverend Daniel Belken

New Appointment: Parochial Administrator of St. Denis Parish, in Benton, and St. Lawrence Parish, in New Hamburg. Continuing: Role as diocesan Associate Director of the Office of Worship and Liturgy. Concluding: Assignments as a diocesan Associate Vocation Promoter and Lead Chaplain of Notre Dame Regional High School, Cape Girardeau.

Reverend Suresh Samala

New Appointment: Parochial Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, in New Madrid, and Sacred Heart Parish, in Caruthersville. Concluding: Assignment as Parochial Administrator of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, in Fredericktown.

Reverend Pompeyo Tan, Jr.

New Appointment: Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, in Springfield. Continuing: He remains Chaplain to the Filipino Community, in Springfield. Concluding: Assignment as Parochial Vicar of Holy Trinity Parish, in Springfield. He remains Chaplain to the Filipino Community.

Reverend Timothy Tran, CRM, JCL

New Appointment: Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, in Ozark. Concluding: Assignment as Parochial Vicar of St. Agnes Cathedral, in Springfield. Continuing: Role as the diocesan Coordinator of the Tribunal.

Parochial Vicars

Reverend Jesse Hiett

New Appointment: Parochial Administrator of St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral Parish, in Cape Girardeau, Old St. Vincent Chapel of Ease, in Cape Girardeau, and Lead Chaplain of Notre Dame Regional High School, in Cape Girardeau.

Reverend Audrey Troya Toloza

New Appointment: Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, in Seneca. Continuing: Assignment as Parochial Vicar of St. Canera Parish, in Neosho, and Nativity of Our Lord Mission Church, in Noel.

Leaving the Diocese

Reverend Karl Barrman, OSB

Concluding: Assignment as Pastor at St. Joseph Parish, in Springfield, to return to his religious community, the Benedictine Fathers at Conception Abbey, in Conception, MO.

Thank you, Fr. Karl, for your service to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, at St. Joseph in Springfield.

Reverend José Marino Novoa, CMF

Concluding: Assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Ann Parish, in Carthage, and Sacred Heart Parish, in Webb City, to return to his religious community, the Claretian Missionaries United States-Canada Province, in Chicago.

Thank you, Fr. José, for your service to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.

Reverend Joji Vincent

Temporary Assignment

New Appointment: Due to health reasons, Rev. Joji Vincent will take on a three-year appointment in the Diocese of Las Vegas, Nevada. Concluding: Assignment as Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, in Ozark.

Reverend Andrew Williams

New Appointment: Sacramental Priest of Sacred Heart Parish, in Webb City; St. Ann Parish, in Carthage; faculty member and Lead Chaplain of McAuley Catholic High School, in Joplin, and as a diocesan Regional Vocation Promoter. Continuing: Role as Chaplain of Mercy Joplin. Concluding: Assignment as Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, in Joplin, and St. Mary Parish, in Seneca.

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Clerical Appointments 2023

September 2023.

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

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Reverend Tymoteusz Tarnacki, O.S.P.P.E., to Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults, effective September 5, 2023

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS

Reverend Marc F. Capizzi, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, and Chaplain, Conwell-Egan High School, to Parochial Administrator, Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia, effective October 2, 2023

Reverend Sean P. English, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Stanislaus Parish, Lansdale, effective September 8, 2023

Reverend Thomas M. Higgins to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Anne Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Pastor, Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia, and Regional Dean, Deanery 12, effectvie August 14, 2023

Reverend Edward T. Kearns to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, effectvie August 18, 2023

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Henry F. Graebe, III, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, effective October 2, 2023

Reverend John Bosco Sammanasunathan, SdC, to part time Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park, effective August 14, 2023

  Reverend John P. Stokely, from Graduate Studies, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, effective October 2, 2023

EDUCATION APOSTOLATE

  Reverend Michael G. Speziale to Chaplain, Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem, effective October 2, 2023

PERMANENT DEACON

  Deacon Michael J. Cushing, from Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont, to Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, effective August 21, 2023

  Deacon Edward Rodes, to Permanent Deacon, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 15, 2023

SPECIAL MINISTRY

Reverend Monsignor John C. Marine , to Episcopal Vicar, pro tem, of Episcopal Region III, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, and Regional Dean, Deanery #10, effective July 1, 2023

Reverend Michael Cunningham, C.Ss.R., to Pastor, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 16, 2023

  Reverend Joseph Dionne, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 16, 2023

Reverend John Kingsbury, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 30, 2023

Reverend Gerard Knapp, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 16, 2023

Reverend Michael J. Saban , to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Ambler, while continuing as Parochial Vicar, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler ,  effective June 19, 2023.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 19, 2023 , unless otherwise noted:

Reverend Martin Kook-Don Joo, to  Parochial Vicar, Holy Angels Parish, Philadelphia, effective June 8, 2023

Reverend Federico Masutti, FSSP, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Parish, Conshohocken, effective July 1, 2023

RETIREMENT – PERMANENT DEACONS

Deacon Joseph R. DeRosa, Diocese of Trenton

Deacon Michael G. Conroy, Saint Genevieve, Flourtown, effective September 30, 2023

Deacon William W. Evans, Corpus Christi Parish, Lansdale

Deacon Patrick J. Mandracchia, Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Norristown

Deacon Edward R. Schiappa, Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown

NEWLY ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACONS

Deacon Paul A. Fisher, to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Strafford

Deacon James J. McGonigal, to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Springfield

Deacon David M. McGovern, to Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Levittown

Deacon Christopher T. Parker, to Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales

PERMANENT DEACONS – ASSIGNMENT CHANGES

Deacon Michael Bell, from Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia, to release to the Diocese of Orlando

Deacon Edward J. Morris, from Saint Albert the Great Parish, Huntingdon Valley, to Saint John Bosco Parish, Hatboro, effective September 11, 2023

Deacon William J. Moser, from Saint William Parish, Philadelphia, to Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia

Deacon John P. Rose, from Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Strafford, to Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown  

PERMANENT DEACONS – SPLIT ASSIGNMENT

Deacon Joseph W. Bernauer, Jr, from Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, as a primary assignment, and Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Rydal, as a secondary assignment, to Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, and Saint Hilary of Poitiers as a split assignment  

PERMANENT DEACONS – SECONDARY ASSIGNMENTS

Deacon Donald P. DiCarlo, to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, School of Theological Studies, while continuing at Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish, Villanova

Deacon John H. Farrell, to Saint John the Baptist Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing at Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Drexel Hill  

Deacon Patrick Kennedy, to Saint Ambrose Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing at Office of Life and Family, Archdiocesan Pastoral Center

Deacon Timothy P. Lynch, to Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing at Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont

Deacon James L. Mahoney, to Saint Helena Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing at Saint Athanasius Parish, Philadelphia

Deacon John P. Teson, to Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing at Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia

Deacon James V. Walsh, to Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood, while continuing at Saint Eugene Parish, Primos.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 26, 2023 :

Reverend Marc Capizzi, to Chaplain, Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, while continuing as Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown

Reverend Kenneth Cavara, to Chaplain, Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School, Philadelphia, while continuing as Parochial Vicar, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Joseph McCaffrey, to Chaplain, Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, while continuing as Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park

Reverend Addisalem Mekonnen, to  Chaplain, West Catholic Preparatory High School, Philadelphia, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Martin De Porres, Philadelphia

Reverend David O’Brien, from School Minister, Lansdale Catholic High School, Lansdale, to Chaplain, Lansdale Catholic High School, Lansdale, and Chaplain, Archbishop Wood High School, Warminister

Reverend Anthony Raymundo, from School Minister, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, to Chaplain, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, and Chaplain, Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia

Reverend Eugene Wilson, to Chaplain, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish, Stowe

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 19, 2023 , unless otherwise noted: 

PASTORS EMERITI

Reverend James A. Callahan, Christ the King Parish, Philadelphia

     Father Callahan is retiring and his residence is to be determined

Reverend Alfonso J. Concha, Saint William Parish, Philadelphia

     Father Concha is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Edward T. Kearns, Saint Dominic Parish, Philadelphia

     Father Kearns has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest

Reverend Monsignor Stephen P. McHenry, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler

     Monsignor McHenry is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend John J. Newns, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville

     Father News is retiring and will reside at Saint Matthew Parish, Conshohocken

Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Nicolo, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell

     Monsignor Nicolo is retiring and will reside at Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Norristown

Reverend Monsignor Wilfred J. Pashley, Saint Barbara Parish, Philadelphia

     Monsignor Pashley is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Eugene M. Tully, Saint Joseph Parish, Ambler

     Father Tully is retiring and will reside at a private residence

Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Dunleavy, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest,  Saint Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia      Monsignor Dunleavy will reside at a private residence

Reverend Dennis Z. Fedak, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest,  Corpus Christi Parish, Lansdale, and Pastor Emeritus, Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia,       Father Fedak will reside at a private residence

SEMINARY AND DIOCESAN OFFICES

Reverend Philip G. Bochanski, to Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia, and   Episcopal Vicar, pro tem, of Episcopal Region II, with residence at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Reverend Monsignor Brian P. Hennessy, to Regional Dean of Deanery 7 while continuing as Pastor, Saint Alphonsus Parish, Maple Glen

Reverend Brian M. Kean, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, to full-time Assistant Vicar for Clergy

Reverend Christopher Redcay, from Pastor, Saint Patrick Parish, Malvern, to Director of Spiritual Formation in the Theological Seminary, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary

Reverend Matthew D. Brody, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Richard Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Richard Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. Duncan, from Pastor, Saint Albert the Great Parish, Huntingdon Valley, and Regional Dean of Deanery 7, to Pastor, Saint Patrick Parish, Malvern

Reverend Brian A. Izzo, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone, to Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone

Reverend Sean A. Loomis, from Parochial Administrator, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, to Pastor, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown

Reverend John P. Masson, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, to Pastor, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill

Reverend Robert B. McDermott, from Pastor, Saint John Fisher Parish, Boothwyn, to Pastor, Saint Albert the Great Parish, Huntingdon Valley

Reverend Addisalem T. Mekonnen, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia, to  Pastor, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Thomas D. O’Donald, from Parochial Administrator, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting, to Pastor, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting

Reverend James C. Otto, from Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint John Fisher Parish, Boothwyn

Reverend Stephen H. Paolino, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Vincent De Paul Parish, Richboro, to Pastor, Saint Vincent De Paul Parish, Richboro

Reverend Anthony T. Rossi, from Pastor, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Agnes Parish, Sellersville

Reverend Jeffrey M. Stecz, from Pastor, Saint Agnes Parish, Sellersville, to Pastor, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend George J. Szparagowski, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill, to Pastor, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill

Reverend Stephen D. Thorne, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Barbara Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Barbara Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Quan M. Trinh, from Parochial Administrator, Divine Mercy Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Divine Mercy Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Joseph S. Zaleski, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Daniel J. Arechabala, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville

Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd,  and Consultant for the Comprehensive Campaign for Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Reverend Joseph W. Bongard, from Rector, Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown

Reverend Brian T. Connolly, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Dominic Parish, Philadelphia

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

Reverend Thomas J. Gardner, from Newman Chaplain, West Chester University, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia,  and Newman Chaplain, Temple University

Reverend Shaun L. Mahoney, from Newman Chaplain, Temple University Newman Center, to Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia 

Reverend James T. McGuinn, from Rector, Saint Joseph’s-in-the-Hills Retreat House, Malvern, to  Parochial Administrator, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler, and Parochial Administrator, Saint Joseph Parish, Ambler

Reverend Remigio Morales, S.C.V., to Parochial Administrator, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend John J. Pidgeon , from Parochial Vicar, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick, to Parochial Administrator, Christ the King Parish, Philadelphia

SENIOR PRIESTS

Reverend Edward T. Kearns, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Dominic Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia

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

Reverend Herbert J. Sperger, from as Director of Spiritual Formation, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown

NEWLY ORDAINED

Reverend Anthony J. Albanese, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby

Reverend Shane M. Flanagan, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown

Reverend Randall J. Kraft, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester

Reverend Phong T. Le, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend John C.  Okpara, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Kenneth I. Omeke, to Parochial Vicar, Saints Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester

Reverend Wesly L. Taveras Medina, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Aloysius Parish, Pottstown

Reverend Kyle M. Adamczyk, from School Minister, Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, and Saint Titus Parish, Norristown

Reverend Brandon M. Artman, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, to Parochial Vicar, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

Reverend Matthew K. Biedrzycki, from Parochial Vicar, Cathedral Basilica Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Wilfred E. Emeh, from part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia, and part time Newman Chaplain, Temple University

Reverend Alessandro P. Giardini, from School Minister, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester

Reverend Carlos F. Keen, S.C.V., from Parochial Administrator, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, Philadelphia, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Edward C. Kelly, from Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, and Saint Titus Parish, Norristown

Reverend Richard K. McFadden, from part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, while continuing as Vice Chancellor

Reverend Jeffrey M. Rott, from Parochial Vicar, Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick

Reverend Peter J. Welsh, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Philadelphia, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul with primary responsibility for Spanish Ministry and part-time Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia, with residence at Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory

Reverend Mark J. Cavara, from School Minister, Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, to Newman Chaplain, West Chester University, with continued residence at Saint Patrick Parish, Malvern

Reverend Douglas M. McKay, from Chaplain, Our House Ministries, to Rector, Saint Joseph’s-in-the-Hills Retreat House, Malvern

Reverend Christopher C. Moriconi, from graduate studies in Sacred Scripture in Rome, to doctoral studies in Sacred Scripture at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Reverend Diogo Escudero, O.F.M. Cap., to Chaplain to the Portugese and Brazilian Communities, effective July 1, 2023

Reverend Robert F. Lucas, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia, to Chaplain, University City Hospitals, with residence at Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Robert Ngageno, from Chaplain, Immaculate Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, Philadelphia, to Chaplain, University City Hospitals, with residence at Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Quy K. Pham, previously appointed Chaplain, University City Hospitals, with residence at Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia, has been appointed Chaplain, Immaculate Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, with residence at Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective May 22, 2023:

Reverend Monsignor George L. Strausser, Chaplain, University City Hospitals, to health leave of absence

Reverend Quy K. Pham, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Albert the Great Parish, Huntingdon Valley, to Chaplain, University City Hospitals, with residence at Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia

February 2023

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Komlan D. Gnangba, F.M., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Coatesville, effective January 10, 2023

Reverend Mark A. Tobin, to Chaplain, Archbishop Wood High School, Warminster, while continuing as Parochial Vicar, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, effective February 8, 2023

January 2023

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective January 20, 2023 , unless otherwise noted:

Reverend Michael F. Hennelly, to  Parochial Administrator, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Vicar for Clergy

Reverend Thomas P. Kletzel, from Pastor, Saint Malachy Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown

Reverend William S. Lange, from health leave, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, West Chester, effective December 16, 2022

Reverend Stephen D. Thorne, from Independent Graduate Studies, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Barbara Parish, Philadelphia

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New Clergy Assignments for May and July 2023

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

PRESS RELEASE

March 20, 2023

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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(as of April 22, 2024)

Pastors/Administrators

• Fr. J. Rodolphe Arty, CSC, in Solidum of Queen of Apostles, Joliet
• Fr. John Balluff as Pastor of St. Isidore, Bloomingdale
• Fr. Sunny Castillo as Pastor of St. Michael, Wheaton
• Fr. Mark Cote as Pastor of St. Scholastica, Woodridge
• Fr. Daniel Hoehn as Pastor of Sts. Joseph and St. Dennis, Lockport
• Fr. John Hornicak as Parochial Administrator of St. Mary Magdalene, Joliet, and St. Joseph, Joliet (campuses open), St. Anthony, Joliet, and St. Bernard, Joliet (campuses closed)
• Fr. Marek Herbut as Administrator Holy Ghost, Wood Dale
• Fr. Slawomir Ignasik as Pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven, Elmhurst
• Fr. Jerome Kish as Pastor of St. Petronille, Glen Ellyn
• Fr. Michael Lane as Moderator in Solidum of Queen of Apostles, Joliet
• Fr. Michael Magiera as Administrator of St. Joseph Mission, Rockdale
• Fr. Thomas Milota as Pastor of St. Paul, Peotone, and St. Boniface, Monee
• Fr. Clive Otieno as Pastor of St. Mary Nativity, Joliet, and the Mission of Holy Cross, Joliet

Parochial Vicars

• Fr. Ryan Adorjan at Visitation Parish, Elmhurst
• Fr. Greg Alberts at Queen of Apostles, Joliet
• Fr. Juan Jose Hernandez, part-time at St. Scholastica, Woodridge, while continuing part-time at Diocese of Joliet Tribunal
• Fr. Roger Kutzner at St. Mary Magdalene and St. Joseph, Joliet
• Fr. Thomas Logue at St. Joseph and St. Dennis, Lockport
• Fr. Ternan Monteiro, S.J., at St. Raphael, Naperville
• Fr. Luis Ron at St. Mary, West Chicago (will be ordained May 18, 2024)

Special Assignments

• Fr. Andrew Buchanan, part-time Chaplain at Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family, Lisle, and also part-time in the Diocese of Joliet Vocation Office while residing at St. Mary, West Chicago
• Fr. Dennis Spies as Episcopal Vicar for Clergy of Diocese of Joliet

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Priest Appointments effective July 1, 2023

April 14, 2023

Bishop Vetter Announces the following appointments involving the priests and parishes of the Diocese of Helena.

The Pastoral care for Living Water Mission, Seeley Lake, is transferred from St. Ann Parish, Bonner, to St. Thomas Parish, Helmville.

Father Jozef Perehubka – Administrator, St. Thomas Parish, Helmville, with St. Jude Mission, Lincoln, and Living Water Mission, Seeley Lake, with residence in Helmville, for a three-year term. [Formerly: Administrator, St. Ann Parish, Bonner, with Living Water Mission, Seeley Lake]

Father Pascal Kasanziki – Administrator of St. Ann Parish, Bonner, for a three-year term. Addition to his responsibilities as Pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Missoula.

Father Dan Shea – Resignation accepted as Sacramental Minister to Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Helena, with Sacred Heart Mission, Wolf Creek, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Marysville. Senior Status/Retired

Deacon Steve Barry – Resignation accepted as Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Helena, with Sacred Heart Mission, Wolf Creek, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Marysville. Remains assigned as Deacon at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, with Sacred Heart Mission, Wolf Creek, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Marysville.

Father Bart Tolleson – Pastor, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Helena, with Sacred Heart Mission in Wolf Creek, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Marysville, for a six-year term. Addition to responsibilities as Director of Deacons and Deacon Formation, Director of Clergy Formation. [Formerly: Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of St. Helena]

Monsignor Kevin O’Neill – Resignation accepted as Pastor/Rector, cathedral of St. Helena. Serves the cathedral Parish as Pastor/Rector Emeritus. (Remains Vicar General of the Diocese of Helena).

Father Marc Lenneman – Pastor/Rector, Cathedral of St. Helena, for a six-year term; Episcopal Vicar for Evangelization, for a five-year term. [Formerly: Chaplain, Carroll College; Chaplain, Legendary Lodge; Vocations Director for the Diocese of Helena]

Father Tyler Frohlich – Chaplain, carroll College, for a three-year term, with residence at the Cathedral Rectory; with Father Marc Lenneman serving as Mentor. Chaplain, Legendary Lodge, effective Summer Season 2023. [Formerly: Parochial Vicar, Christ the King Parish, Missoula]

Father Christopher Lebsock – Vocations Director for the Diocese of Helena in addition to his assignment as Pastor of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish, East Helena, with Our Lady of the Lake Mission, canyon Ferry, and St. John Mission Church, Clancy.

Father Matthew Christiaens – Administrator, St. Michael Parish, Conrad, and St. William Parish, Dutton, with Guardian Angel Mission in Power; with Monsignor Kevin O’Neill serving as Mentor. [Formerly: Parochial Vicar, Resurrection University Parish, Bozeman]

Father Kyle Tannehill (to be ordained June 23, 2023) – Parochial Vicar, Resurrection University Parish, Bozeman

Father Jeffrey Benusa – Pastor of St. William Parish, Thompson Falls, with Noxon Mission, and St. James Parish, Plains, with Sacred Heart Mission, Hot Springs, for a third six-year term.

Father Nicetas Msinge – Administrator, St. John Paul II Parish, Bigfork, with Our Lady of Swan Valley Mission, Condon, for a second three-year term.

Father Yovin Shayo – Administrator, St. Joseph Parish, Choteau and St. John the Evangelist Parish, Fairfield, with St. Matthias Mission, Augusta, for a second three-year term. Relieved of assignment as Administrator, St. Michael Parish, Conrad, and St. William Parish, Dutton, with Guardian Angel Mission, Power.

Father Pius X Harding, OSB -Administrator, St. Joseph Parish, Libby, with Immaculate Conception Mission, Troy, and Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Eureka, for one-year terms (renewable).

Father Tom Lankenau, SJ -Administrator, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Hamilton, with St. Philip Benizi Mission, Darby, for a one-year term (renewable).

Father Steve Lantry, SJ -Resignation accepted Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Missoula, St. Ignatius Mission Parish, St. Ignatius, with Sacred Heart Mission, Arlee, and St. John Berchmans Mission, Jocko, effective April 11, 2023.

Father Kevin Christofferson – Reinstated as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Polson, Sacred Heart Parish, Ronan, and St. Joseph Mission, Charlo.

Father Kirby Longo – Canonical Pastor of St. Philip Parish, Philipsburg, St. Michael Parish, Drummond, and St. Mary Mission, Gold Creek. Remains Pastor of Christ the King Parish, Missoula.

Official Pastoral Assignments for 2023

RETIREMENT Reverend Bill Pruett PASTORS Very Reverend William L. Novak, V.G. Saint John the Baptist Church, Edmond Reverend Russell "Rusty" L. Hewes                             Saint James the Greater Church, Oklahoma City Reverend Joseph P. Schwarz Saint Peter Church, Guymon Saint Francis Cabrini Church, Beaver Church of the Good Shepherd, Boise City Sacred Heart Church, Hooker Reverend John Paul Lewis Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Oklahoma City Reverend Raymond K. Ackerman Blessed Sacrament Church, Lawton Saint Patrick Church, Walters Reverend Linh N. Bui Saint Ann Church, Elgin Mother of Sorrows Church, Apache Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Sterling Reverend Christopher H. Tran Saint Wenceslaus Church, Prague Saint Michael Church, Meeker National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague Reverend Christopher T. Brashears Saint Benedict Church, Shawnee Immaculate Conception Church, Seminole Saint Joseph Church, Wewoka PAROCHIAL VICAR & VICE RECTOR Reverend Scott A. Boeckman Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Sacred Heart Church, Oklahoma City                                                                         Reverend Miguel Ayuso Ruiz Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Sacred Heart Church, Oklahoma City PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Christuraj Maddhichetty Saint James the Greater Church, Oklahoma City Reverend Lawrence Damian Saint Joseph Church, Norman Reverend Damian Okoye Saint Mary Church, Ponca City Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Newkirk (Effective date June 6) Reverend Rajesh Mankena Saint Peter Church, Woodward Saint Joseph Church, Buffalo Sacred Heart Church, Mooreland Holy Name Church, Shattuck San Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio, Laverne Reverend Benjamin Bandanadam Saint Benedict Church, Shawnee Immaculate Conception Church, Seminole Saint Joseph Church, Wewoka Reverend Rodrigo Serna Velasco  Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Oklahoma City (Effective date Aug. 16) CHAPLAIN Reverend Long N. Phan Saint Ann Retirement Center and Carmelite Sisters of Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus, OKC DEAN Very Reverend Daniel G. Grover Northwest Deanery CHANCERY POSITION Reverend John Paul Lewis Director of Seminarians Reverend T. Jerome Krug Vocation Events Coordinator TRANSITIONAL DEACON Reverend Mr. Rodrigo Serna  Saint Eugene Church, Oklahoma City ADMINISTRATOR Reverend William G. Banowsky  Holy Spirit Church, Mustang (Effective date Aug. 9)  

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Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar reassignments, parish administrators and chaplains. These appointments are effective July 1, 2021, unless noted otherwise. New additions are in italics.

Newly Ordained Priests

Assigned to Sts. Peter and Paul, Wheat Ridge through September, and then continued studies in Biblical Theology at Pontifical University – Rev. Peter Srsich

Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Lourdes, Denver; St. Louis, Englewood – Rev. Sean Conroy

Parochial Vicar at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort Collins – Rev. John Paul Almeida

Parochial Vicar at St. Stephen the Protomartyr, Glenwood Springs – Rev. Anthony Davis

Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist, Longmont – Rev. John Stapleton

Parochial Vicar at St. Michael, Craig; Holy Family, Meeker; St. Ignatius of Antioch, Rangley – Rev. John Croghan

Pastors renewed for an additional 6 years at the same parish:

St. John the Evangelist, Loveland – Rev. Stephen Adams

St. Anthony, Sterling; Sacred Heart, Peetz; St. Catherine, Iliff – Rev. Michael Bodzioch

Ascension, Denver – Rev. Daniel Norick

Mother of God, Denver – Rev. Vincent Phung

Our Lady of Fatima, Lakewood – Rev. Henri Tshibambe

St. William, Fort Lupton; Our Lady of Grace, Wattenburg – Rev. Grzegorz Wojcik

St. Joseph, Akron; St. Mary, Brush; St. John, Stoneham – Rev. Marek Ciesla

St. Jude, Lakewood – Rev. Robert Kinkel (Reappointed for one year)

Newly Appointed Pastors:

Holy Family, Denver – Rev. Patrick Dolan

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver – Rev. Samuel Morehead

St. Vincent, Basalt; St. Mary of the Crown, Carbondale – Rev. Salvador Sanchez

Holy Trinity, Westminster – Rev. Carlos Bello

Guardian Angels, Mead – Rev. Ronald Cattany

Most Precious Blood, Denver – Rev. Daniel Ciucci

St. Augustine, Brighton – Rev. Jose Chicas (effective April 12)

All Souls, Englewood – Rev. Rick Nakvasil

St. Joseph, Denver – Most Rev. Jorge Rodriguez

St. Francis de Sales, Denver – Rev. Francesco Basso

St. Louis, Englewood – Rev. Brian Larkin (in addition to Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes, Denver)

St. Catherine of Siena, Denver – Rev. Luc Vaillant

St. Dominic, Denver – Rev. Luke Barder, O.P.*

Parochial Vicars:

St. Thomas Aquinas, Boulder – Rev. Matthew Magee

Our Lady of Lourdes, Denver; St. Louis, Englewood – Rev. Witold Kaczmarzyk

St. Thomas More, Centennial – Rev. Matt Hartley

Most Precious Blood, Denver – Rev. John Ludanha

St. Clare of Assisi, Edwards; St. Mary, Eagle; St. Patrick, Minturn; Beaver Creek Interfaith Chapel, Beaver Creek; Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail – Rev. Shannon Thurman

St. Clare of Assisi, Edwards; St. Mary, Eagle; St. Patrick, Minturn; Beaver Creek Interfaith Chapel, Beaver Creek; Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail – Rev. Jesus Murillo

St. Augustine, Brighton – Rev. Jose Saenz

Queen of Peace, Aurora – Rev. James Thermos

St. Joseph and Holy Family, Fort Collins – Rev. Jean-Marie Mwenze

St. Catherine of Siena, Denver – Rev. Nilson Leal de Sa

St. Mary, Littleton – Rev. Javier O’Connor, D.C.J.M.*

Queen of the Vietnamese Martyrs – Rev. Augustine Ky Truong, C.R.M.*

Notre Dame, Denver – Rev. John-Therese Creus, C.S.J.

Holy Trinity, Westminster – Rev. Frederick Sserruga

St. Joseph, Akron; St. Mary, Brush; St. John, Stoneham – Rev. Maurice Okeke

Parochial Vicar and Hispanic Movement Chaplains:

Holy Trinity, Westminster – Rev. David Gomez-Limon

Ascension, Denver – Rev. Adrian Hernandez

St. Francis de Sales, Denver – Rev. Roberto Rodriguez-Cruz

St. Anthony of Padua, Denver – Rev. Fernando Londono

Special Assignment:

Priest Secretary to the Archbishop – Rev. Thomas Scherer

Sabbatical – Rev. Michael Freihofer (7/1/2021-12/31/2021)

Retirements:

Rev. Martin Lally

Priests Moving to Ministry Outside the Archdiocese of Denver:

Rev. Piotr Mozdyniewicz 

Rev. Patrick Geo

Rev. James A. Spahn, O.P.*

Rev. Stefan Zarnay, D.C.J.M.*

Rev. Martin Xuan Truong, C.R.M.*

Rev. David Gomez-Limon

Rev. Frank Lomica

*Assignment changes determined by their religious congregations and affirmed by the Archbishop of Denver.

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