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Archdiocese announces new priest assignments

June 13, 2022

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

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

RETIREMENTS

PASTORS & ADMINISTRATORS

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

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

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

ASSOCIATE PASTORS

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

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

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

LEAVING SERVICE IN THE ARCHDIOCESE

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

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

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Clerical Appointments 2022

December 2022.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective December 12, 2022, unless otherwise noted:

Reverend Charles Zlock, from Pastor, Saint Monica Parish, Berwyn, to Pastor, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS

Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Dunleavy, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown, effective November 16, 2022

Reverend Paul J. O’Donnell, from School Minister, Archbishop Wood High School, Warminster, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Monica Parish, Berwyn

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Jeffrey M. Rott, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia, to  Parochial Vicar, Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia

Reverend Anthony M. Raymundo, School Minister, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, from Saint Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill, to Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, effective November 28, 2022

November 2022

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective November 14, 2022, unless otherwise noted: 

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Patrick J. Muka, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington, effective November 2, 2022.

Reverend John J. Pidgeon, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick.

Reverend Andrew F. Lane, to Chaplain, Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, Philadelphia, while continuing as Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia.

October 2022

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective November 14, 2022, unless otherwise noted:

PASTORS EMERITI

Reverend J. Thomas Heron, Saint Matthew Parish, Conshohocken.  

Reverend John J. La Rosa, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 27, 2022

Reverend Joseph Devlin, from Pastor, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park, to Pastor, Saint Matthew Parish, Conshohocken

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Joseph C. McCaffrey, from Faculty, Little Flower High School, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park

September 2022

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

Reverend Justin A. Freeman, O. de M., to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 26, 2022

Reverend Lourdes Sri Dharshanna Jayamanne, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan, effective September 12 2022

August 2022

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

Reverend Augustus C. Puleo, from Pastor, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, to full-time Faculty member and Director of the English Language Program and the Spanish Program (ESL), Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary, effective September 1, 2022

Reverend Thomas R. Betz, O.F.M. Cap., to Pastor, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2022

Reverend Paul W. Galetto, O.S.A., to Pastor, Saint Paul Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 1, 2022

Reverend Manuel J. Flores, from  Parochial Vicar, Saint Stanislaus Parish, Lansdale, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown,  effective September 1, 2022

Reverend Joseph Soon-Jin Kim, to Parochial Administrator, Holy Angels Parish, Philadelphia, and Coordinator for the Korean Apostolate, effective July 28, 2022

Reverend John F. McLoughlin, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2022

Reverend Jonathan Graham Rice, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Stanislaus Parish, Lansdale, effective September 1, 2022

SPECIAL MINISTRY

Reverend Markus Rudy Hermawan, C.M., to Chaplain of the Indonesian Apostolate, with residence at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 3, 2022

Deacon James E. Bogdan, Permanent Deacon, Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown, effective June 20, 2022

PERMANENT DEACON

Deacon Michael P. Murtha, from Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, to Saint Joseph Parish, Donwingtown, effective June 23, 2022

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

Reverend Vincent R. Morabito, effective June 1, 2022, he will reside in a private residence

Reverend John J. Fisher, OSFS, to Pastor, Our Mother of Consolation Parish, Philadelphia, effectvie July 1, 2022

EDUCATION APOSTOLATE

Reverend John E. Donia , from Principal, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, to President, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, effective July 1, 2022

Reverend Jacob John, from Chaplain, Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, with residence at Saint Dominic Parish, Philadelphia, to Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System, Huntingdon Valley, with residence at Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Rydal, effective July 1, 2022

Reverend Joseph C. McCaffrey, Faculty, Little Flower High School, from Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton

RETIREMENT – PERMANENT DEACONS

Deacon James Anderson, Jr., Archdiocese of Atlanta

Deacon James A. Basilio, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park

Deacon William A, Cella, Presentation B.V.M. Parish and Saint Joseph Parish, Cheltenham

Deacon Anthony J. Cincotta, Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Glen Mills

Deacon Francis J. Connors, Saint Denis Parish, Havertown

Deacon George V. Corwell, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown

Deacon Joseph W. Lonergan, Diocese of Camden

Deacon James T. McAvoy, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Chester Springs

Deacon George E. Morris, Jr., Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington

Deacon Joseph T. Rooney, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Abington

Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia

NEWLY ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACONS

Deacon William J. Barrow, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown

Deacon Peter J. Dolan, to Saint. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick

Deacon Alan T. Haley, to Saint Patrick Parish, Kennett Square

Deacon Joseph V. Hosack, Jr., to Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales

Deacon John Scott McDonald, to Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown

Deacon Thomas A. Strohmetz, to Saint Patrick Parish, Malvern

ASSIGNMENT CHANGES – PERMANENT DEACONS

Deacon David M. Kubczak, from Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick, to Sacred Heart Parish, Royersford

Deacon Michael P. Murtha, from Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville

Deacon Kevin J. Potter, from Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, Glenside, to Saint Genevieve Parish, Flourtown

On behalf of the entire Presbyterate of Philadelphia, a warm welcome and prayerful congratulations are extended to Reverend Tariq Isaac upon his incardination as a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Father Isaac currently serves as part time Parochial Vicar at Saint  William Parish, Philadelphia and Chaplain to the Pakistani Community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reverend Vincent R. Morabito, Health Leave Father Morabito will reside at a private residence

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

DIOCESAN OFFICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SENIOR PRIESTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWLY ORDAINED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGIONAL DEANS

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

Reverend Thomas P. Whittingham                             Deanery 1 Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Matz                        Deanery 2 Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky                                      Deanery 3 Reverend Stephen F. Leva                                            Deanery 4 Reverend Monsignor Charles L. Sangermano         Deanery 5 Reverend Monsignor Kevin C. Lawrence                  Deanery 6 Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. Duncan                     Deanery 7 Reverend Joseph J. Kelley                                             Deanery 8 Reverend Monsignor Federico A. Britto                    Deanery 9 Reverend Monsignor John C. Marine                         Deanery 10 Reverend Monsignor Joseph G. Prior                         Deanery 11 Reverend Thomas M.  Higgins                                     Deanery 12 Reverend Francesco M. D’Amico                                 Dean for Hispanic Ministry

SEMINARY AND DIOCESAN OFFICES

Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, from Vice Chancellor, to Chancellor, effective June 20, 2022

Reverend Jason E. Buck, from School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, to Dean of Men for the College Seminary at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary, effective July 1, 2022

Reverend Michael J. Kelly, from service outside the Archdiocese, to Director of Spiritual Formation for the Spiritual Year and Pre-Theology, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary, effective July 1, 2022

Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, from Chancellor, to Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation and Dean of Men for Pre-Theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective July 1, 2022

Deacon E. Peter Zurbach, Permanent Deacon, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, effective March 14, 2022

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

Reverend Leonard A. Lewandowski,  Pastor Emeritus, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, effective April 1, 2022             Father Lewandowski will reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby

Deacon Claude B. Granese, to Saint Helena Parish, Center Square, while continuing in his current assignment at Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, effective March 21, 2022

February 2022

Reverend John J. La Rosa, Pastor, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, effective March 12, 2022             Father La Rosa will reside at a private residence in retirement

Reverend Michael S. Olivere, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, effective March 12, 2022

Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Nicolo, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, effective March 21, 2022

Reverend José Molina, IVE, to  Parochial Vicar, Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective March 1, 2022

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective February 14, 2022;

Reverend John R. Weber, from Pastor, Saint Richard Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown

Reverend Matthew D. Brody, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Richard Parish, Philadelphia

January 2022

Reverend Matthew H. Phelan, O.de M., to Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 7, 2022

Reverend Daniel Bowen, O. de M., to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 7, 2022

Reverend Alexander Pancoast, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, effective January 17, 2022

Reverend Quan H. Tran, from personal leave, to Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 17, 2022

Deacon James J. Fowkes, Permanent Deacon, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, effective February 10, 2022

Deacon Alfred J. Mauriello, Permanent Deacon, Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, West Chester, effective December 31, 2021

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By Catholic Philly Staff • Posted May 23, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez 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 44 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

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS

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

PAROCHIAL VICARS

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

SPECIAL MINISTRY

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

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Official Announcement of new priest assignments

ARCHBISHOP WILLIAM E. LORI ANNOUNCES:

Reverend Edward C. Connelly

from Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Crofton, to Retirement, effective July 1.

Reverend Paul Henry

from Special Ministry to Retirement, effective July 1.

Reverend Mark Bialek

from Administrator of Church of The Resurrection of Our Lord, Laurel, to Pastor of Church of The Resurrection of Our Lord, Laurel, effective July 1.

Reverend William Franken

from Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish, Dundalk, to Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Aberdeen, effective July 1.

Reverend George Gannon

to Pastor of St. Rita Parish, Dundalk, while remaining Pastor of Sacred Heart of Mary Parish, effective July 1.

Reverend Edward Hendricks

from Sabbatical to Pastor of the Mountain Maryland Four Parishes (St. Michael Parish, Frostburg; St. Joseph Parish, Midland; St. Ann Parish, Grantsville; St. Peter Parish, Westernport), effective July 1.

Reverend Silvester Kim

from Administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Hampden, to Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, effective July 1.

Reverend T. Austin Murphy Jr.

from Archdiocesan Director of Vocations to Pastor of St. Luke Parish, Edgemere, and Our Lady of Hope Parish, Dundalk, effective July 1.

Monsignor Richard Murphy

from Sabbatical to Pastor, St. Timothy Parish, Walkersville, effective Sept. 1.

Reverend James Sorra

from Administrator of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Overlea, to Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Overlea, effective July 1.

Reverend Carl Zdancewicz, O.F.M. Conv.

to Pastor of Church of the Annunciation, effective immediately.

ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend J. Kevin Farmer

from Administrator of St. Luke Parish, Dundalk, to Administrator of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Frederick, effective July 1.

Reverend Michael Foppiano

from Associate Pastor of St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, to Administrator of St. Agnes and St. William of York Parishes, effective July 1.

Reverend Paul Sparklin

from Hospital Chaplaincy at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution to Administrator of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Crofton, effective July 1.

Deacon W. Frederick Passauer

from Deacon of Mountain Maryland Four Parishes to Administrator of St. Bernadette Parish, Severn, effective July 1.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Reverend Louis Bianco

from Associate Pastor of St. John Parish, Westminster, to Associate Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Fullerton, effective July 1.

Reverend Gregory Ferri

from Hospital Chaplaincy at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center to Area Associate Pastor at St. Mary Parish, St. Joseph Parish, St. Ann Parish, Hagerstown; St. Augustine Parish, Williamsport; and St. James Parish, Boonsboro, effective July 1.

Reverend Raymond L. Harris

from Medical and Education Leave of Absence to Associate Pastor of St. Agnes and St. William of York Parishes and Metropolitan Tribunal, effective July 1.

Reverend Marc Lanoue

from Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Glyndon to Associate Pastor of St. Louis Parish, Clarksville, effective July 1.

Reverend G. Eugene Nickol

from Administrative Leave to Associate Pastor of St. Mark Parish, Catonsville, effective July 1.

Reverend Gregory Rapisarda

from Associate Pastor of St. Louis Parish, Clarksville to Area Associate Pastor in the Dundalk Cluster (St. Luke, St. Rita, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Hope and Sacred Heart of Mary Parishes), Chaplain ministry at Johns Hopkins Bayview, effective July 1.

NEWLY ORDAINED

Reverend Stephen D. Cotter

to Associate Pastor of St. Ursula Parish, effective July 1.

Reverend Jaime Garcia Vasquez

to Associate Pastor of St. John Parish, Westminster, effective July 1.

Reverend Isaac K. Makovo

to Associate Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Severna Park, effective July 1.

Reverend Steven P. Roth

to Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Towson, effective July 1.

SPECIAL MINISTRY

Reverend Michael DeAscanis

from Pastor of St. Agnes and St. William of York Parishes to Archdiocesan Director of Vocations, effective July 1.

Monsignor James W. Hannon

from Associate Director of the Archdiocesan Division of Clergy Personnel to Director of the Archdiocesan Division of Clergy Personnel, effective July 1.

Reverend Roque Lim

from Associate Pastor at St. Joseph Parish, Fullerton, to Hospital Chaplaincy at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, effective July 1.

Reverend Juan Vasquez Rubio, O.SS.T

from Hispanic Ministry at St. Gabriel and St. Clare Parishes to Hospital Chaplaincy at Franklin Square Hospital and Hispanic Ministry at St. Clare Parish, effective July 1.

Monsignor Jay F. O’Connor

from Director of the Archdiocesan Division of Clergy Personnel to Sabbatical, effective July 1.

from Pastor of St. John the Evangelist, Frederick, to Sabbatical from July 1 thru August 31, 2012.

MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Reverend James Reusing

from Pastor of St. Timothy Parish, Walkersville, to Medical Leave of Absence, effective July 1.

Reverend Mr. Angel Marrero

from studies at St. Mary Seminary and University to Pastoral Deacon Internship at the Dundalk Cluster (St. Luke, St. Rita, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Hope and Sacred Heart of Mary Parishes), effective July 1.

Deacon Clifford Britton

from Diaconal Service at St. Gabriel Parish to Diaconal Service at St. Michael Parish, Poplar Spring, effective immediately.

Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi

to Diaconal Service at St. Augustine Parish, Elkridge, while continuing Diaconal Service at Church of the Ascension, Halethorpe, effective July 1.

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June 2022: Clergy Assignments

Posted on June 13, 2022 in News

Bishop Johnston has made the following clergy assignments. 

Clergy assignments effective before July 1, 2022 include:

Deacon Tyrone Gutierrez concluded his assignment at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish on April 30, and has been assigned to Holy Spirit Parish, Lee’s Summit where he is assisting the Pastor, effective May 1.

Reverend Mr. Mark Famuliner , ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 28, has been assigned to assist at St. Therese Parish (North), Kansas City as his seminary studies allow, effective June 15.

Assignments which conclude June 30 and begin July 1, 2022: 

Deacon Douglas Hemke concludes his assignment at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Blue Springs and is assigned to St. James Parish, St. Joseph and will assist the pastor.

Deacon Paul Muller is assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Harrisonville and will assist the pastor. He retains his current assignments at St. Margaret Parish, Lee’s Summit and as Diaconate Director.

Deacon John Purk, SOLT concludes his assignment at St. Louis Parish, Kansas City, and has been appointed to Guardian Angels Parish, Kansas City and will assist the Parochial Administrator.

Deacon David Rennicke has been assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Harrisonville and will assist the pastor in liturgical ministry. He retains his current assignment at St. Margaret Parish, Lee’s Summit.

Deacon Larry West concludes his assignment at St. Gabriel Parish, Kansas City and is assigned to St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City and will assist the pastor.

Consequent to their ordination to the permanent diaconate on June 18, the following clergy assignments begin July 1, 2022: 

Joseph Arnone has been assigned to Nativity of Mary Parish, Independence and St. Bernadette Parish, Kansas City and will assist the pastor. He will also assist as deacon at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School in celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, other times of public prayer and in service of the Christian community life there.

Michael Casteel has been assigned to St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish, Maryville and will assist the pastor.

Juan Garcia has been assigned to St. Mark Parish, Independence and St. Anthony Parish, Kansas City and will assist the pastors.

James Hall has been assigned to Twelve Apostles Parish, Platte City and Holy Trinity Parish, Weston and will assist the pastor.

Randall Holtman has been assigned to St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish, Maryville, St. Rose of Lima Parish, Savannah and St. Patrick Mission, Forest City and will assist the pastors.

Richard Isaacks has been assigned to St. John LaLande Parish, Blue Springs and will assist the pastor.

Carl Johnson has been assigned to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, St. Joseph and will assist the pastor.

Julio Lara has been assigned to St. Anthony Parish and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City and will assist the pastors. His appointment as Director of the Diocesan Tribunal will also continue.

Corey Morgan has been assigned to St. Bridget Parish, Pleasant Hill and St. Patrick Parish, Holden and will assist the pastor.

Mark Nold has been assigned to St. Munchin Parish, Cameron and St. Aloysius Mission, Maysville and will assist the pastor.

Juan Rodriguez has been assigned to Sacred Heart-Guadalupe Parish, Kansas City and will assist the parochial administrator.

Raymundo Sanchez has been appointed to Our Lady of Peace Parish, Kansas City and will assist the parochial administrator.

Jordan Schiele has been assigned to St. Anthony Parish, Kansas City and will assist the pastor.

Rick Schwind has been assigned to Church of the Good Shepherd Parish, Smithville and will assist the pastor.

Dave Talken has been assigned to Our Lady of the Presentation Parish, Lee’s Summit and will assist the pastor.

Sergio Ulloa has been appointed to Holy Cross Parish, Kansas City and will assist the parochial administrator.

Please pray for these men in their new assignments.

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Archdiocesan clergy personnel announcements for May 2021

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., announced the following appointments: 

Reverend Bryan F.J. Adamcik has been appointed Pastor of Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Leonia, effective immediately and ending on July 1, 2027.

Reverend Marty B. Jacinto has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Jersey City, ending July 1, 2027.

Reverend Edgardo P. Jocson has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Linden, ending February 1, 2025.

Reverend Zephyrin K. Katompa has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Saint Peter Claver Parish, Montclair, ending July 1, 2027.

Reverend Edward George Klybus has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Nativity Parish, Midland Park, ending July 1, 2028.

Reverend Joseph Kwiatkowski has been granted second term to his pastorate at Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Newark, ending July 1, 2027.

Reverend Cayetano Moncada-Laguado has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Newark, ending July 1, 2027.

Reverend Jean Max Osias has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Holy Spirit/Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, East Orange, ending July 1, 2027.

Reverend Elky Reyes Pichardo has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Saint Benedict Parish, Newark and Saint Aloysius Parish, Newark, ending July 1, 2028.

Reverend Andrew Ikedichi Njoku has been appointed Chaplain at Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, effective immediately.

Reverend Jose E. Marquez has had his release to the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, Montana, extended for a period of three years, ending July 1, 2023.

Reverend Robert T. Ulak has been granted retirement effective July 1, 2021.

Deacon Guillermo Valladares has been granted retirement effective immediately.

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