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News releases, cardinal blase j. cupich to ordain five priests for the archdiocese of chicago on saturday, may 20, 2023 at holy name cathedral.

Chicago, (May 17, 2023) – Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, will ordain five priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago. The newly ordained priests, ranging in age from 30 to 35, hail from Barrington, Burr Ridge, Crystal Lake, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The ordination will be livestreamed on the archdiocese’s YouTube channel Catholic Chicago https://www.youtube.com/live/M-wVjJnBL0Q?feature=share .

“The Church in every age, and even more in our own, needs leaders who can inspire hope and bring Jesus’ message of mercy and compassion to the diverse communities of the archdiocese,” said Cardinal Cupich. “These fine young men are being ordained to serve the People of God and we look forward to see how their ministry unfolds in the years to come.”

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

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

"This year's ordinandi bring a wealth of prior life experience drawn from a broad range of backgrounds, such as social work, finance, teaching, and engineering but what they share is a priestly formation that has prepared them to be men of prayer, teaching and service for the people of God and God's Church,” said Very Reverend John Kartje, rector/president of University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary. “By the grace of God, their gifts will be a blessing to the archdiocese as we continue to journey together into the new reality of Renew My Church - which is not all that different from the ‘original new reality’ seen in the Acts of the Apostles.”

Kevin Gregus , 35, from Crystal Lake, will have his first assignment at Two Holy Martyrs Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake.

Daniel Korenchan , 30, from Burr Ridge, will have his first assignment at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Orland Hills. He will celebrate his first Masses on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights and on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. John of the Cross in Western Springs.           

Michael Mehringer , 33, from Barrington, will have his first assginment at Queen of Apostles Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass on Sunday, May 21 at 9 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Parish in Chicago.

Francisco Javier Pagán Portalatín , 34, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, will have his first assignment at San José Sánchez del Río Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass in English on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park. He will celebrate his first Mass in Spanish at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27 at Santa Gema Galgani Sanctuary (Shrine of St. Gemma) in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Jesús Raya Custodio , 34, from Chicago, will have his first assignment at St. Alphonsus Parish in Chicago. He will celebrate his first Mass in English and Spanish on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Nazareth Parish in Chicago.

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Inspiring the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Meet the new priests to be ordained in 2023

Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain eight men to the priesthood June 24 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Feature profiles of the new priests will be added to the Catholic Review site daily on this page from June 15 to June 22. They will be displayed below.

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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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Feature News | Thursday, May 18, 2023

Five new priests, five powerful stories, family and friends react with joy, excitement at seeing sons, friends ordained for miami.

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Photography: Tracy, Granados, Cabrera Jarro

MIAMI | In a very emotional and celebratory ordination on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima — May 13, 2023 — the Archdiocese of Miami gained five new priests.

Those ordained were Saul Holanda Martins Araujo from Brazil, Rikinson Bantou from Haiti, Sebastian Grisales Bedoya from Colombia, Gustavo Andres Santos Higuera from Venezuela, and Andrew Joseph Vitrano-Farinato from Cooper City.

Archbishop Thomas Wenski presided at the livestreamed ordination, which was celebrated at a  St. Mary Cathedral packed with family, friends, fellow priests and deacons. Also there to support the new priests were seminarians from St. John Vianney in Miami, St. Vincent de Paul in Boynton Beach, and Redemptoris Mater in Hialeah; religious; and members of the Serra Club of Miami, which promotes vocations.

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Father Andrew Vitrano-Farinato gives one of his first blessings to his grandfather, Deacon Vincent Farinato, after his ordination. He was one of five men ordained by Archbishop Thomas Wenski May 13, 2023, at St. Mary Cathedral.

‘EMOTIONAL, EXCITED’

“I’m emotional, so excited, so blessed. It’s almost hard for me to put into words,” said Bernadette Farinato, the mother of Father Vitrano-Farinato, before the ordination. “I think about it and I start to tear up.”

When her son went directly into seminary after graduating from Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, it didn’t surprise her. Father Vitrano-Farinato had been prepared by his life experiences for the priesthood, Farinato said. She noted that he developed excellent public speaking skills as a high school senior, when he joined — and preached at meetings of — the Men of St. Mark group at his parish, St. Mark in Southwest Ranches. Many members of the Men and Women of St. Mark groups attended the ordination to support Father Vitrano-Farinato, as they had throughout his time in seminary.

Other family members present included his father, Richard Vitrano, his grandfather, Deacon Vince Farinato, 97, and his cousins.

Deacon Farinato observed that the line of people waiting for blessings from his grandson was the longest. “Don’t tell anyone I said this,” he added, “but he’s going to be the next Italian American pope.”

In addition to those physically present to celebrate Father Vitrano-Farinato’s priesthood, a good friend was surely cheering him on from heaven. Father Elkin Sierra, who died of cancer April 11, “bequeathed [Andrew] one of his vestments,” Farinato shared emotionally. “Through all of his pain and suffering, he thought to give him this.”

In a God-incidence, perhaps, Father Vitrano-Farinato’s first assignment will be at St. Louis Parish in Pinecrest — Father Sierra’s last assignment.

Newly ordained Father Saul Araujo prepares to join fellow priests in the sanctuary after Archbishop Thomas Wenski ordained him and four others men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami, May 13, 2023, at St. Mary Cathedral.

‘HE LEFT EVERYTHING’

Marcos Silva came all the way from Brasilia, Brazil, to support Father Araujo, whom he watched grow up.

Father Araujo had to overcome the “challenges of being far from family and home and entering the seminary at 17 right out of high school,” Silva said. “He left everything, everything: his customs, language, friends, and family.”

Besides Silva, other friends from the Neocatechumenal Way in Brasilia and members of the Miami community also came to show support. Father Araujo’s fellow seminarians from the Neocatechumenal Way’s Redemptoris Mater seminary sang during the Mass, some playing violin and guitar. Members of the Neocatechumenal Way also danced and sang at the reception after Mass, playing guitar, tuba, trumpet, bongos, tambourine, ukulele, and more.

Family also traveled all the way from Brasilia to participate in the ordination, including Father Araujo’s parents, Wilton and Sonia, and four of his nine brothers: Augusto, Lorenzo, Pedro, and Silas.

“He will be a good priest,” Father Araujo’s brother, Silas, said. “I am very proud of him.”

Newly ordained Father Rikinson Bantou gives a blessing to a well-wisher after the ceremony. He was one of five men ordained by Archbishop Thomas Wenski May 13, 2023, at St. Mary Cathedral.

‘FIRST PRIEST IN OUR FAMILY’

After Father Bantou’s ordination, his cousin, Aline Bantou, shared the significance of this moment for her family, including her parents, Father Bantou’s uncle Pelicie and aunt Lauzi. “We feel happy ... whole. It’s a major moment for our family. He’s the first priest in our family.”

Father Bantou came to the United States from Haiti in 2017. “When Rikinson came, he lived with us,” Bantou said. “We knew he came to become a priest.”

She added that his greatest gifts as a priest are that “he’s such a compassionate, fair, honest, and genuine person.”

Deacon Eddie Blanco, from St. Brendan High School in Miami, said he too was overjoyed at Father Bantou’s ordination. Deacon Blanco worked with Father Bantou when Father Bantou ministered at the school during his formation.

“He’s a wonderful man, a man of God,” Deacon Blanco said. “For me, it’s one of the best days ever. It’s a gift. God has a good, good priest.”

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Newly ordained Father Sebastian Grisales shares an emotional embrace with Msgr. Pablo Navarro, rector of St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami, who vested him after his ordination. Msgr. Navarro also was his pastor at St. John Neumann in Miami for many years.

‘A BUNCH OF KINDNESS’

Luis Arroyo, of St. John Neumann Parish in Miami, said his friend, Father Grisales, will bring several gifts to the church, including “warmth, understanding, tenderness, and a bunch of kindness.”

Arroyo was a former coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. John Neumann, where Father Grisales served as a peer minister and coordinator before entering seminary.

“It’s almost like watching your own son being ordained and blessed,” Arroyo said.

Jacob Butz, another friend of Father Grisales, said he has a “very priestly heart, the heart of a father, a heart that loves and guides.”

Among the family present was Father Grisales’ brother, Santiago, who joyfully lined up to receive his brother’s blessing after the ordination.

“I’m very honored to be here and to see my brother go so far. It’s a huge accomplishment for him and our mom. She brought us to this country 25 years ago. I’m so grateful to her for that.”

“The happiness I feel is unexplainable right now,” said their mother, Doriley Bedoya.

Since her son began serving in the church at the age of nine or 10, she said, “Every day he became more in love with what he was doing.”

When he decided to discern the priesthood, his mother was overjoyed. “He asked me my opinion about him becoming a priest, and I said, ‘I’ll support you in whatever decision’ ... I offered him to God the moment discernment began.”

“The process was very difficult,” she said, “but always Father Sebastian and I were close to God, and we continued to move forward.”

“For anything related to God, he never says no,” she added.

Newly ordained Father Gustavo Santos smiles at the camera after receiving his priestly vestments at the ceremony where Archbishop Thomas Wenski ordained him and four others to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami, May 13, 2023, at St. Mary Cathedral.

‘YOU’RE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE IT’

Father Santos’ family traveled all the way from Valencia, Venezuela, for the ordination, including his mother, Evelyn, father, Roberto, grandmother, Eladia Delgado, sisters, Maria Victoria and Gabriela, and brother, Roberto.

His mother said she was surprised when her 14-year-old son told her, “Mom, you’re not going to believe it, but I want to be a priest.”

“My reaction was, ‘It requires sacrifice. You’re not going to have a family. You will be away from family,’” she recalled.

She added that his response floored her: “It’s more important to have the body and blood of Christ within me than anything else.”

“He’s going to be a good priest,” predicted Fatimo Garcia, who got to know Father Santos at Corpus Christi Parish in Miami. “He’s like a grandson to me.”

Freelancer Cristina Cabrera Jarro and Rocío Granados of La Voz Católica tributed to this report.

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Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar reassignments, parish administrators, chaplains and retirements. These appointments are effective July 1, 2023, unless noted otherwise.

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

Fr. Matthew Book, Light of the World in Littleton

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

Fr. Warli de Araujo Castro, Holy Cross in Thornton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fr. Joseph Tran, St. Joseph in Golden

Pastors Changing Parishes and New Pastor Assignments for Six Years:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parochial Vicars

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

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

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

Fr. John Mrozek, Our Lady of Fatima in Lakewood

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

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

Fr. Juan Sebastian Splawinski, Ascension in Denver

Fr. Tomasz Surma, Holy Name in Steamboat

Fr. Peter Srsich, St. Thomas Aquinas in Boulder

Fr. Reinaldo Rojas, St. Mary in Rifle

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

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

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

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

Fr. Kevin Kasel, Our Lady of Loreto in Foxfield

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

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

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

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

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

Fr. Douglas Grandon is reassigned as National Chaplain for FOCUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fr. Edward Poehlmann

Fr. Elbert Chilson

Fr. Joseph Hartmann

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Bishop burns ordains eight men to the priesthood.

Monday, May 22, 2023

Bishop Edward J. Burns, top center, poses with the newly ordained priests — Father Kevin Kolker, Father Juan Estaban Rojas, Father César García, Father Alex Fry, Father Mark Nguyễn, Father Dennis O’Donnell, Father Miguel Sotelo, and Father Eugene Udemba — on May 20. (Photo by Michael Gresham/The Texas Catholic)

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ALLEN — More than 2,200 people gathered in celebration at St. Jude Catholic Church as eight men answered the Lord’s call and stepped forth to be ordained as priests for the Diocese of Dallas on May 20. Loved ones, friends and well-wishers packed the sanctuary to witness the dawn of the ministries of Father Kevin Kolker, Father Juan Estaban Rojas, Father César García, Father Alex Fry, Father Mark Nguyễn, Father Dennis O’Donnell, Father Miguel Sotelo, and Father Eugene Udemba.

“Open your lives to the fact that God uses you to bring forth His love, His mercy, His compassion to all the world and that through you, the Lord brings his very self to his people — people who are in need of healing, compassion, and mercy,” said Bishop Edward J. Burns in his homily to the newly ordained. “May God continue to bless you in those moments.

“And, in those moments as you reflect upon this day, the day of your priestly ordination, I pray that you will remember the words that Jesus Christ our Lord spoke to you,” the bishop said. “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go forth and to bear fruit so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”

Bishop Burns, in concelebrating the Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Greg Kelly and his brother priests, thanked the new priests for answering God’s call.

“Thank you for following that voice. Thank you for answering His call. Thank you for stepping up. Thank you for the love, the conviction and the compassion that you have,” he said. “We’re proud to have you in our midst, and we rejoice in this moment.”

July 1 will mark the start of the new priests’ assignments with Father Kolker serving as parochial vicar at Christ the King Parish in Dallas, Father Rojas serving as parochial vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Dallas, Father García serving as parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Richardson, Father Nguyễn serving as parochial vicar at St. Rita Parish in Dallas, Father O’Donnell serving as parochial vicar of Holy Family of Nazareth Parish in Irving, Father Udemba serving as parochial vicar at Prince of Peace Parish in Plano, Father Sotelo serving as parochial vicar at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Plano, and Father Fry being appointed as a priest in residence at Mary Immaculate Parish in Farmers Branch before returning to Rome to complete further graduate studies.

‘Come follow me’ Father Kolker said the priestly vocation has been “knocking on the door” for his family for quite some time.

“My father spent a year in seminary before he married my mom, and my brother spent a couple years in seminary, too. The third time’s the charm,” he said. “My family played a tremendous role in my vocational discernment, which was deepened by my youth group at St. Ann and by my time in the campus ministry at Texas A&M University.”

Father Kolker remembers initially feeling the pull of a priestly vocation personally while preparing and receiving the sacrament of confirmation as an eighth grader.

“In that sacrament I came to know God’s personal love for me,” he said. “My brother, who was a seminarian at that time, was my sponsor, which planted a seed that God might actually be calling me to become a priest. I remember thinking how amazing it would be to help people every day to encounter Jesus.”

Father Kolker, who attended seminary at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, grew up in the St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell and spent his pastoral year at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sherman. He also served a diaconate assignment at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Richardson.

As he looked out over the crowded sanctuary in Allen on May 20, Father Kolker said he felt great joy and blessings.

“I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for all the relationships God has blessed me with in every phase of my life and in every parish in which I’ve served,” he explained. “I was also overwhelmed by the goodness of God and by the way He is at work in our diocese.”

As he enters his priestly vocation, Father Kolker said he is humbled by the opportunities for service that he will have. He most looks forward to providing “spiritual fatherhood,” especially in confession.

“I love speaking to God the Father in prayer, so the realization that as people call me ‘Father’ they are hoping to experience the love of the Heavenly Father through me is humbling,” Father Kolker said.

Born in Dallas and growing up in the St. John Nepomucene Parish in Ennis, Father Fry said he first felt the call to the priesthood as a teenager.

“I first began discerning the priesthood when I was 13 years old, while at the Pines Catholic summer camp,” he said. “It was the experience of God’s grace through the sacraments of the Eucharist and confession that first ignited the desire in my heart to serve as priest.”

Father Fry attended seminary at the Pontifical North Amercian College in Rome, Italy. He served his pastoral year at St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell.

During the ordination Mass, Father Fry recalled being overwhelmed with gratitude for the support he had received throughout the years. “As I looked out, I could recognize friends and family who have journeyed with me over the last 14 years of discernment and formation, and the feeling was one of immense gratitude,” he said. “It really takes a community to raise a vocation.”

As a new priest for the diocese, Father Fry most looks forward to “being an instrument of God’s mercy and healing in the sacrament of reconciliation.”

“I am most excited about hearing confessions and celebrating Mass,” he explained. “These two sacraments have been a source of nourishment and healing for me on my journey to priesthood, and I look forward to offering them for others.”

Father Rojas comes to the Diocese of Dallas from Bogota, Colombia, the third of seven children. He said he first heard the call to the priesthood shortly before his graduation from high school.

“The Lord found me at a very important time in my life and invited me to live my faith in a small community,” said Father Rojas, who at the time entered the community of the Neo Catechumenal Way. “A group of catechists announced to me that God loved me, the way I was. To listen to the Good News was a real cause of joy, because I encountered something that I had never encountered. Then, by living my faith in a small community, I was able to listen to the voice of God, calling me to be a missionary priest for the New Evangelization.” After a time of discernment in a vocational group in Bogota, Father Rojas was sent to Redemptoris Mater Seminary of Dallas. He graduated from the University of Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2016, and after two years of theology in Denver, he was sent on missions in Belize as well as Pennsylvania and Oklahoma.

“Those years confirmed my calling to the priesthood, since I saw the immense need for the Gospel to be announced,” said Father Rojas, who returned in 2022 for his ordination to the transitional diaconate and to serve at St. Pius X Catholic Church. “The time in the parish was a beautiful experience, where under the guidance of the pastor, I was able to learn a lot. After all these years, I can only express my gratitude to the Lord, who has been very patient with me, and has defended my vocation.”

On May 20 at St. Jude, Father Rojas said he could not help but thank the Lord “for calling me despite my sins.”

“As we processed in, I offered Him my willingness to follow Him anywhere, for it is the only thing that I can offer. Everything else is the fruit of his mercy and abundant gifts,” he said. “I am looking forward to being able to participate in the redemptive mission of Christ and the church, and to serve as an instrument for others to encounter God, just as those catechists did for me so many years ago.”

Father Eugene Udemba, a native of Nigeria, said he was raised in a devout Catholic family that emphasized the faith through the family rosary and daily Mass. He said the call to the priesthood came to him as a teenager, with his time as an altar server providing him motivation to discern the vocation.

“As a teenager, my desire of answering this call was informed by love of God and love of neighbor,” he said. “It is a choice that is likened to the parable in the Gospel of Matthew 13:45; ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.’ God is my point of reference in my choice because ‘for this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’”

In pursuit of his vocation, Father Udemba joined the religious congregation of Sons of Immaculate Conception in Milan, Italy, which has the charism of taking care of the sick and education of orphans. Throughout his adult life, Father Udemba said he has been involved in activities that promote the Catholic faith, virtues, and principles in various parishes.

“I had the good fortune of encountering several pastors and people in different countries that have inspired me by their words and actions,” said Father Udemba. Father Udemba earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Salesian Pontifical University and graduate degree in healthcare from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in theology from Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology, New Orleans. He served pastoral years at Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Plano and St. Monica Catholic Church.

Father O’Donnell was born in Elk Grove Village, Illinois and attended Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He said he was inspired to discern his vocation after seeing a website claim that Catholics prayed the rosary daily.

“The only person I knew that prayed the rosary daily was my mother,” he said. “I learned how to pray the rosary with the different mysteries. After about two months of reading everything, it was finally committed to memory. I began speaking to Mary as if she was sitting beside me. I encountered Mary through the rosary and shortly after, I found myself praying with Jesus.”

Father O’Donnell served a diaconate assignment at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dallas.

A native of California, Father García credited priests he knew growing up as helping to guide him toward the priesthood.

“I heard the call to the priesthood during my years in high school,” he explained. “Thanks to many good priests in my life from my high school, and my parish as well, that formed and nurtured my vocation to the priesthood.”

Father García attended St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, La., earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy before attending Theological College Seminary in Washington, D.C. to obtain a Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Sacred Theology. He spent his pastoral year at St. Monica Catholic Church and served a diaconate assignment St. Michael the Archangel Parish in McKinney.

During his ordination Mass, Father García recalled feeling an immense joy to feel the support of God’s people.

“As well as a tremendous peace to know that these are the people that I have been called to give my life for in service,” he explained. “As I enter priesthood, I am excited to journey with the people as well as celebrate with them the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the sacrament of confession.”

Father Nguyễn’s journey started in high school when he began to delve deeper into understanding his Catholic faith.

“My search led me to Matthew 16:18, where Jesus establishes his Church,” Father Nguyễn explained. “As I followed that history, I discovered a Church that is filled with both heroism and frailty, but still always guided by the Holy Spirit.”

Father Nguyễn graduated from the University of Notre Dame, first entering a career in marketing.

“But, as I considered starting a family, I desired to give my life in a radical way, like the Apostles did: to help people develop an intentional faith, to love their spouses and children joyfully, and to share the meaning that they’ve found in their lives,” he said.

Father Nguyễn added that he has entrusted his vocation to Our Lady of Guadalupe and is excited to serve the people of the diocese. He attended Notre Dame Seminary and served a diaconate assignment at St. Rita Catholic Community.

A native of Dallas who grew up in the Santa Clara of Assisi Parish, Father Sotelo said he has felt the call to the priesthood all his life.

“I remember when I was 5 years old, I realized a feeling of being called to the priesthood,” Father Sotelo said. “My family and I are very close with each other and, as I was growing up, we would pray the rosary daily and go to Mass together.”

As a junior in high school, Father Sotelo said he began to take his prayer life even more seriously.

“I felt very close to the Lord, especially in the Blessed Sacrament,” he explained. “It is because of this love and encounter that I seek to serve God and the people of Dallas because this is how I feel God is calling me to live happily.”

Father Sotelo attended Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and served his pastoral year at St. Gabriel the Archangel in McKinney. He served his diaconate assignment at Holy Cross Catholic Church. As a new priest, Father Sotelo said he looks forward to every aspect of the priesthood.

“From celebrating the sacraments with the people to the friendships and relationships that will be formed in the parish,” he said. “Most particularly, I look forward to Confessions and spiritual direction. It is my deep desire for people to know that God loves them and that he has come to set us free from our sins beginning with his mercy. And that through spiritual direction, they may know God who walks with them in every aspect of life.”

After the celebration of the Mass, the following clergy appointments and assignments were announced. The assignments and appointments are effective July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.

*Indicates a Newly Ordained Priest.

Central Deanery

Reverend Ryan Hiaeshutter has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Dallas. Father Hiaeshutter has been serving as Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Dallas.

*Reverend Kevin Kolker has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Dallas Father Kolker is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

Reverend Adam Musielak has been relieved of his duties as Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Dallas. Father Musielak will be pursuing further graduate studies.

*Reverend Juan Esteban Rojas has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Dallas. Father Rojas is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

North Central Deanery

Reverend Ramiro A. Alvarez has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Mary Immaculate Parish, Farmers Branch. Father Alvarez has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Ann Parish, Coppell.

Reverend Michael Baynham has been relieved of his duties as Parochial Vicar of St. Rita Parish, Dallas, but will remain there as a Priest in Residence. Father Baynham will be pursuing further graduate studies.

Reverend Aristeo Berrum has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Ann Parish, Coppell. Father Berrum has been serving as Parochial Vicar of Mary Immaculate Parish, Farmers Branch.

*Reverend César García has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Richardson. Father García is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

*Reverend Alex Fry has been appointed Priest in Residence at Mary Immaculate Parish, Farmers Branch, where he will serve until he returns to Rome to complete further graduate studies in the Fall. Father Fry is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

Reverend Sinu Joseph has been appointed Parochial Vicar of All Saints Parish, Dallas. Father Joseph has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Plano.

Reverend Lucas Moreira de Sales has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Richardson. Father Moreira de Sales has been serving as Parochial Vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Plano.

*Reverend Mark Nguyễn has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Rita Parish, Dallas. Father Nguyễn is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

*Reverend Dennis O’Donnell has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, Irving. Father O’Donnell is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

Reverend Kevin Wilwert has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Ann Parish, Coppell. Father Wilwert has been serving as Associate Director of Formation at Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving.

Northern Deanery

Reverend Paul Nguyen has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jude Parish, Allen. Father Nguyen has been serving as Parochial Vicar of All Saints Parish, Dallas.

Reverend Simeon Nwankwo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Plano. Father Nwankwo has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Jude Parish, Allen.

Very Reverend Eugene Okoli, V.F., has been appointed Pastoral Administrator of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, McKinney. Father Okoli has been serving as Pastoral Administrator of Holy Spirit Parish, Duncanville.

Reverend Ricardo Regalado has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jude Parish, Allen. Father Regalado has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Plano.

*Reverend Miguel Sotelo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Plano. Father Sotelo is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

*Reverend Eugene Udemba has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Plano. Father Udemba is a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese.

Reverend Felipe Vives has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, McKinney. Father Vives has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Richardson.

Southwest Deanery

Reverend Uchechukwu Aladi has been appointed Pastoral Administrator of Holy Spirit Parish, Duncanville. Father Aladi has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Dallas.

Reverend John Peter Ambrose, M.S.F.S., has been assigned outside of the Diocese by his religious superior. Father Ambrose has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Grand Prairie.

Reverend Esteban Antes has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Corsicana. Father Antes has been serving as Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, Duncanville.

Reverend Elmer Herrera-Guzman has been appointed Pastoral Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, Dallas. Father Herrera-Guzman has been serving as Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish, Dallas.

Reverend Joshua Mavelil has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Grand Prairie. Father Mavelil has been serving as Parochial Vicar of Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, Irving.

Reverend Martin Moreno has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish, Dallas. Father Moreno has been serving as Priest in Residence at Holy Cross Parish, Dallas. Page 3 of 3

Reverend Francis Nwizu has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Dallas. Father Nwizu is new to the Diocese.

Reverend Manuel Sabando has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, Duncanville.

Other Appointments

Reverend Joseph Paul Albin, O.P., has been assigned outside of the Diocese by his religious superior. Father Albin has been serving as Chaplain of the University of Dallas, Irving.

Reverend Paul Bechter has been appointed Director of the Propaedeutic Program for Holy Trinity Seminary. Father Bechter has been serving as Director of Vocations for the Diocese and Associate Chaplain of the University of Dallas, Irving.

Reverend Peter Chinnappan has been appointed Chaplain of the Plano and Richardson Hospital Cluster and the Tamil Catholic Community. Father Chinnappan has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, McKinney.

Reverend Mark Garrett has been appointed Director of Vocations for the Diocese and will continue to serve as Chaplain of Bishop Lynch High School. Father Garrett has been serving as Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Dallas.

Reverend James Martin Nobles, O.P., has been assigned to serve as Chaplain of the University of Dallas, Irving, by his religious superior. Father Nobles is new to the Diocese.

Reverend Reuben Ortiz-Montelongo has been appointed Chaplain of Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, and Children’s Medical Center, Dallas. Father Ortiz-Montelongo has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Dallas.

Reverend Luke Turner, O.S.B., has been appointed Spiritual Director of the Propaedeutic Program for Holy Trinity Seminary. Father Turner has been serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Dallas.

Reverend Donald Zeiler has been appointed Vice Rector of Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving. Father Zeiler has been serving as Pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, McKinney

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Posted May 16, 2023

Seven men will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.

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Get to know each of the men to be ordained and their faith journeys that led them to priesthood:

— Rev. Mr. Anthony J. Albanese:  ‘A Yearning for Learning’ Leads Spanish Teacher to the Priesthood

— Rev. Mr. Shane M. Flanagan: College Path Changes from Physical Therapy to the Priesthood

— Rev. Mr. Randall J. Kraft:   Deacon Finds Peace and Joy in Following God’s Lead

— Rev. Mr. Phong T. Le:  Pharmacist Leaves the American Dream for Life in the Priesthood

— Rev. Mr. John Okpara:  Parents’ Marital Love and Personal Healing lead to the Priesthood

— Rev. Mr. Kenneth Omeke:   Businessman Goes from Searching for Goods to Searching for Souls

— Rev. Mr. Wesly Taveras Medina:   Seminarian Follows God’s Lead to Philadelphia and the Priesthood

Following ordination, Archbishop Pérez will announce the assignments for the newly ordained priests at local parishes.

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2023 Priest Assignments Announced

Click here to read an article in The Catholic Times on how the below Priest assignments will affect churches in the Diocese of Columbus.

Click here to see additional priest assignments announced in March of 2023.

Click here to see the four additional priest assignments announce in June of 2023.

The following clergy assignments, which were announced by the diocese on the weekend of Feb. 11-12, will take effect in July unless otherwise noted:

Reverend William Arnold , from Pastor, Holy Spirit Church and St. Philip Church Columbus, to Retirement, effective December 1, 2023.

Reverend James P. Black , from Pastor, St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell, to Pastor, St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Thomas J. Buffer , from Pastor, St. Mary Church, Marion and Sacred Hearts Church Cardington, to Pastor, St. Cecilia Church, Columbus, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend James Coleman , from Pastor, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Columbus, to Retirement, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Leo Connolly , to Administrator, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Columbus, continuing as Pastor, Seton Parish, Pickerington, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Anthony J. Davis , to Pastor, St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus continuing as Pastor, St. Matthias Church, Columbus, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Anthony A. Dinovo , from Pastor, St. Michael Church, Worthington, to Pastor, St. Patrick Church, London, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Craig R. Eilerman , to Administrator, St. Mark Church, Lancaster continuing as Pastor/Rector, Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption Lancaster, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Monsignor Paul Enke , from Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Granville, to Chaplain, Mother Angeline McCrory Manor and the Villas at St. Therese, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Peter M. Gideon , from Pastor, St. Mark Church, Lancaster, and Administrator, St. Joseph, Sugar Grove, to Retirement, effective July 11, 2023.

Fr. Mark Hammond , from Episcopal Vicar for Spiritual Life of Priests, to Promoter of Justice, continuing as pastor of St. Vincent DePaul, Mt. Vernon, and St. Luke, Danville, effective February 8, 2023.

Reverend Timothy M. Hayes , from Pastor, St. Mary Church and St. Peter Church, Chillicothe, and St. Mary Church, Waverly, to Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Granville, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks , from Pastor, St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin, to Bishop’s

Delegate for Community Relations, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Hilary Ike , from Administrator, St. Mary Church, Groveport, to Parochial Vicar, St. Elizabeth Church and St. Matthias Church, Columbus, continuing in service to the Tribunal effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Jacques Kik , from Parochial Vicar, St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell, to Pastor, Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus, continuing as chaplain for Maronite Community, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Robert Kitsmiller , from Rector, St. Joseph Cathedral and Administrator, Holy Cross Church, Columbus, continuing as Judicial Vicar, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Michael J. Lumpe , from Chaplain, Mother Angeline McCrory Manor and Villas at St. Therese, Columbus, to Pastor, St. Michael Church, Worthington, continuing as Vicar for Senior and Infirm Priests and Diocesan Coordinator of Hospital Ministry, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend William A. Metzger , from Pastor, Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus, to Retirement, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Brian J. O'Connor , to Administrator, St. Mary Church, Groveport, continuing as Pastor, St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Martin J. Ralko , from Pastor, St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville, to Pastor, St. Ann Church, Dresden and St. Mary Church, Mattingly Settlement, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend David A. Schalk , from Pastor, Christ the King Church and St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Columbus, to Pastor, St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell and St. Peter Church, Columbus, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Ryan M. Schmit , from Pastor, St. Ann Church, Dresden and St. Mary Church, Mattingly Settlement, to Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ada and Immaculate Conception Church, Kenton, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Edward T. Shikina , from Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ada and Immaculate Conception Church, Kenton, to Pastor, St. Mary Church, Marion and Sacred Hearts Church, Cardington, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Jan C. P. Sullivan , from Pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville, to Rector, St. Joseph Cathedral, and Administrator, Holy Cross Church, Columbus, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Tyron J. Tomson , to Administrator, St. Joseph Church, Sugar Grove, continuing as Pastor, St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster and St. Mary Church, Bremen, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Christopher M. Tuttle , from Pastor, St. Peter Church, Columbus, to Pastor, St. Mary Church and St. Peter Church, Chillicothe, and St. Mary Church, Waverly, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend Michael B. Watson , from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove City, to Retirement with continuing assistance to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, effective July 11, 2023.

Reverend David J. Young , from Pastor, St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg, to Pastor, St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville and St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville, effective July 11, 2023.

Confirming the appointment by the Provincial of the Apostles of Jesus, Reverend Patrick Watikha, AJ , from Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Portsmouth; Holy Redeemer Church, Portsmouth; St. Peter in Chains Church, Wheelersburg; and Holy Trinity Church, Pond Creek, to Pastor, St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg, effective July 11, 2023.

Confirming the appointment by the Provincial of the Apostles of Jesus, Reverend Process Milton Kiocha, AJ , from Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church and St. Peter Church, Chillicothe, and St. Mary Church, Waverly, to Parochial Vicar, St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg, effective July 11, 2023.

Confirming the appointment by the Provincial of the Theatine Fathers in the United States, R everend David Arroyo Alonso, CR; Reverend Victor Mendez Cano, CR; and Reverend Salvador Cisneros Carrillo, CR,  from Parochial Vicars Christ the King Church and St. Thomas Church, Columbus, to Parochial Vicars St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell, and St. Peter Church, Columbus, effective July 11, 2023.

Confirming the appointment of the Provincial of the Pallottine Fathers from service outside of the diocese to service at Holy Spirit Church, Columbus and St. Philip Church, Columbus, effective July 11, 2023.

Confirming the appointment of the Provincial of the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers of St. Augustine Province, from service outside of the diocese, to the assumption of responsibility for Christ the King and St. Thomas the Apostle Church, effective July 11, 2023.

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From the Jun. 16 2023 edition of The Pilot

His Eminence, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the following appointments. Unless otherwise noted, the effective date was June 1, 2023. Pastor (first time) -- Father William Acevedo [Archdiocese of Santo Domingo], St. Patrick, Lowell -- Father Karunaya Xavier Arulraj [Diocese of Tuticorin], St. Anthony of Padua, Revere -- Father David A. Brogan, Our Lady of Hope, Ipswich and St. Paul, Hamilton-Wenham -- Father Shawn P. Carey, St. Jude, Waltham. Remains Director of the Deaf Apostolate. -- Father John S. Chen, Our Lady of Sorrows, Sharon (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Matthew J. Conley, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate (effective August 1, 2023) -- Father Anthony M. Cusack, Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, Somerville (effective August 1, 2023) -- Father Joseph J. D'Onofrio, St. Nicholas, Ayer-Shirley (new parish) (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Mark J. DeAngelis, St. Bridget, Framingham (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Pablo Gomis, St. Joseph, Lynn -- Father Przemyslaw T. Kasprzak, St. Patrick, Brockton -- Father William M. Kennedy, St. Peter (Lithuanian) and St. Monica, South Boston (effective February 1, 2023) [PHASE - III] -- Father Christopher L. Lowe, St. Michael, Lowell -- Father Brian P. O'Hanlon, St. Jude, Norfolk and St. Edward the Confessor, Medfield (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Israel J. Rodriguez, St. Mary of the Assumption, Lawrence -- Father Jean Stanley Rousseau [Diocese of Jacmel], Blessed Mother of the Morning Star, Chelsea-Everett-Revere -- Father Hilario S. Sanez [Archdiocese of Warszawa], St. Rose of Lima, Chelsea -- Father Laurence M. Tocci, St. Cecilia, Ashland (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Gregory G. Vozzo, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Lawrence-Methuen (effective July 1, 2023) Pastor (reappointed) -- Father Christopher Gomes, Our Lady of Fatima (Portuguese), Peabody -- Father Michael L. Nolan, St. Mary, Waltham -- Father Paul B. O'Brien, St. Patrick, Lawrence -- Father Daniel C. O'Connell, Corpus Christi-St. Bernard, Newton -- Father Bryan K. Parrish, St. Joseph, Needham -- Father John M. Rowan, St. George, Framingham -- Father John J. Unni, St. Cecilia, Boston Pastor (second or third appointment, i.e. in different place) -- Father Francisco J. Anzoategui, St. Stephen, Framingham -- Father Paul J. Aveni, Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Ann by the Sea Marshfield (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Wayne L. Belschner, St. Mary, Dedham -- Father Robert M. Blaney, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, Braintree (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Albert L. Capone, Immaculate Conception, Malden -- Father Robert J. Carr, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston -- Father Christopher J. Casey, St. Matthew the Evangelist, Billerica effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Paul T. Clifford, St. Mary and St. Eulalia, Winchester (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Mark G. Derrane, Holy Family (Italian) and St. Pius Fifth, Lynn (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Michael J. Doyle, St. Mary of the Annunciation and St. Richard of Chichester, Danvers -- Father Richard W. Fitzgerald, St. Columbkille, Brighton. Father Fitzgerald remains as member of the faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton. -- Father George C. Hines, St. Linus and St. Patrick, Natick -- Msgr. Kevin J. O'Leary [Rector], Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston -- Father Robert A. Poitras, St. Mary, Franklin -- Father Stephen P. Rock, Christ the King, Reading, (new parish), effective March 1, 2023 -- Father Ronald L. St. Pierre, St. Andre Bissette, Amesbury-Salisbury, (new parish) effective July 1, 2023 -- Father Kevin M. Sepe, St. Francis of Assisi, Dracut -- Father Paul R. Soper, St. Denis and St. Margaret Mary, Westwood (effective July 1, 2023) Team Ministry -- Msgr. John R. McLaughlin [Moderator] and Father Paul K. Hurley [Member], St. John the Evangelist, Swampscott and St. Thomas Aquinas, Nahant (effective July 1, 2023) Administrator -- Father John F. Carmichael, St. Peter, Cambridge (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Jason R. Giombetti, St. Michael, Hudson (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Edward M. Riley, Sacred Heart (Italian), Waltham (effective February 1, 2023) -- Father Agustin Vondou [Archdiocese of Garoua], St. Anne (French), Salem (effective March 1, 2023) Parochial vicar -- Father Christopher J. Boyle, St. Agnes and St. Camillus, Arlington -- Father Robert J. Cullen, St. Michael, Avon and St. Joseph, Holbrook (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Andreas R. Davison, Divine Mercy, Quincy (effective July 1, 2023). Father Davison remains as a member of the staff in the Metropolitan Tribunal. -- Father Eucinei Antonio De Souza, FDP, Sacred Heart, St. Mary of the Annunciation, St. Francis of Assisi (Italian) and St. Anthony of Padua (Portuguese), Cambridge (effective April 16, 2023) -- Father Joseph A. Ferme, St. Mary, Dedham (effective July 5, 2023) -- Father Antonio Fidalgo de Barros, OFM Cap., Holy Family and St. Peter, Dorchester, St. Patrick, Roxbury, (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Sijo Jacob, CMI, St. Patrick, Stoneham (effective May 16, 2023) -- Father Kevin P. Leaver, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, Braintree (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Carlos A. Lopez [Diocese of Arecibo], St. Stephen, Framingham (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Gabino O. Macias, Sacred Hearts, Malden and St. Benedict, Somerville (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Leonardo Moreira, Immaculate Conception, Revere -- Father Valanarasu Newton-Williamraj [Diocese of Kumbakonam], St. Mary and St. Eulalia, Winchester (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Steven Restrepo, Holy Family and St. Peter, Dorchester, St. Patrick, Roxbury (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Michael S. Rora, Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Melrose and Most Blessed Sacrament, Wakefield -- Father William P. Sexton, St. Ann by the Sea and Our Lady of the Assumption, Marshfield (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Jeremy P. St. Martin, St. Jude, Waltham [part time] -- Father Michael D. Ssenfuma [Diocese of Masaka], St. Joseph, Needham -- Father Thomas J. Stanton, St. Veronica, Burlington (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Jason W. Worthley, St. Joseph and St. John the Baptist, Quincy (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Jiwon Yoon, St. Agatha, Milton (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Daniel A. Zinger, Most Holy Redeemer, East Boston (effective March 10, 2023) -- Father Stephen P. Zukas, Christ the King, Reading (effective March 1, 2023.) Senior Priest -- Father Richard P. Cornell (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Edmond M. Derosier (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father Bruce G. Flannagan -- Father James T. Kelly -- Father John E. Kelly -- Father Thomas E. Keyes -- Father J. Michael Lawlor -- Father Brian F. Manning -- Father Leonard F. O'Malley (effective July 1, 2023) -- Father John U. Paris (effective July 1, 2023) Religious Order Parish Assignment -- Father Marcio A. Calais, FDP, Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph-St. Lazarus, East Boston. (effective May 1, 2023) -- Father Michael D. Linden, SJ, Parochial Vicar, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Chestnut Hill (effective July 31, 2023) Newly Ordained -- Father Paul C. Born, Parochial Vicar, Queen of Martyrs, Carver-Plymouth -- Father Jose Ignacio Montero Burgos, Parochial Vicar, St. Mary of the Assumption, Lawrence -- Father Rodrigo A. Martinez, Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater -- Father Peter J. Schirripa, Parochial Vicar, Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid, South Boston -- Father Alphonsus Hien Q. Vu, Parochial Vicar, St. Mary of the Assumption, Hull and St. Anthony of Padua, Cohasset (effective June 26, 2022) Outside Parish Assignments -- Father Cristiano G. Borro Barbosa, Episcopal Vicar for the Central Region and Cabinet Secretary for Evangelization and Discipleship, effective July 1, 2023. -- Father Paul E. Ritt, Co-Director of On-going Formation, effective July 1, 2023. Remains pastor of Ave Maria Parish, Lynnfield. -- Father Kevin R. Staley-Joyce, Co-Director of On-going Formation, effective July 1, 2023. Remains Campus Ministry Chaplain at Boston University, Boston. -- Father Jeremy P. St. Martin, Campus Ministry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell [part time] -- Father Joel Americo Santos, Lend Lease to the Archdiocese of Kingston [Canada], effective May 1, 2023 -- Father Paul R. Soper, Cabinet Secretary for Ministerial Personnel, effective July 1, 2023 -- Father Eric J. Velasquez, Priest Pursuing Higher Studies, effective May 21, 2023 -- Father Girmay Misgina Wolde [Archeparchy of Addis Abeba], Hospital Chaplain at Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston. Father Wolde remains as Parochial Vicar [part-time] for the Ethiopian and Eritrean Community at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston Incardinated into the Archdiocese -- Father Joseph K. Boafo (effective February 1, 2023) Transitional Deacons (newly ordained) all effective May 13, 2023 -- Deacon Giovanni F. Argote, Immaculate Conception, Revere -- Deacon Marcelo G. Ferrari, All Saints, Haverhill -- Deacon Gabriel M. Hanley, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough -- Deacon Matthew J. Harrington, St. Mary of the Assumption, Hull and St. Anthony of Padua, Cohasset -- Deacon David W. Joanis, Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, Waltham Deacon Christopher J. Letizia, Ascension of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sudbury-Maynard -- Deacon Barry T. Mongeon, Sacred Heart, Roslindale -- Deacon David G. Pineda, Our Lady of the Assumption, Brookline -- Deacon John Tanyi, St. John the Baptist, Peabody and St. Thomas the Apostle, Salem -- Deacon Hung V. Tran, St. Paul, Cambridge -- Deacon Jeremy R. Wagner, St. Agnes, Middleton and St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield New Parishes Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley OFM Cap. has announced the creation of the following new parishes in the archdiocese. He has also announced clergy appointments for the new parishes. -- Christ the King Parish, Reading (merger of St. Agnes Parish and St. Athanasius Parish, Reading) effective March 1, 2023. Father Stephen P. Rock, pastor Father Stephen P. Zukas, parochial vicar Deacon William K. Reidy, permanent deacon -- Saint Nicholas Parish, Ayer-Shirley (merger St. Mary Parish, Ayer and St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Shirley) effective May 1, 2023. Father Edmond M. Derosier, pastor until June 30, 2023 Father Joseph J. D'Onofrio, pastor effective July 1, 2023 Deacon Michael J. Markham, permanent deacon -- Saint Andre Bissette Parish, Amesbury-Salisbury (merger of Holy Family Parish, Amesbury and Star of the Sea Parish, Salisbury effective July 1, 2023. Father Ronald L. St. Pierre, pastor Deacon Charles A. Hall, permanent deacon New Shrine St. Florence Parish, Wakefield was suppressed, with the canonical territory given to Most Blessed Sacrament, Wakefield. The Lazarus Center for Healing Shrine has been created with Father Thomas J. Reilly as Rector. Effective February 1, 2023. [Editor's note -- These are appointments announced as of June 15, 2023. As others may be announced, they will be published in the Official Box in future issues of The Pilot.]

From the May. 26 2023 edition of The Pilot

Newly ordained priests Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first priestly assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Each is assigned as parochial vicar at the respective parish(es), and each appointment is effective on June 1, 2023. Father Paul C. Born to Mary Queen of Martyrs Parish, Carver-Plymouth. Father Jose I. Montero Burgos to St. Mary Parish, Lawrence. Father Rodrigo A. Martinez to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Bridgewater. Father Peter J. Schirripa to Gate of Heaven Parish and to St. Brigid Parish, both in South Boston. Father Alphonsus Hien Quang Vu to St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Cohasset and to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Hull.

From the Feb. 10 2023 edition of The Pilot

Newly incardinated priest Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the incardination into the Archdiocese of Boston of Father Joseph K. Boafo effective Feb. 1, 2023. Father Boafo previously was a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Father Boafo will remain in his present assignments as parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish and at St. John the Baptist Parish, both in Quincy.

From the Jan. 27 2023 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Very Rev. Robert L. Connors, VE, as director of the Office for Senior Priests. Father Connors remains as Episcopal Vicar of the South Region. The effective date is Feb. 1, 2023. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Very Rev. Marc J. Bishop, VF, as Vicar Forane of the North Region Vicariate IV. Father Bishop remains as pastor of St. Agnes and of St. Camillus Parishes in Arlington. The effective date of this action is Feb. 1, 2023.

From the Jan. 6 2023 edition of The Pilot

Appointments of vicars Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of the following as vicars (general, episcopal, forane) in the archdiocese. The effective dates are noted for each. Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia Most Rev. Mark O'Connell, VG, from Regional Bishop of the North Region and pastor of St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, North Reading, to Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia of the archdiocese effective Jan. 1, 2023. Vicar Episcopal Very Rev. Brian J. McHugh, VE, from Regional Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region and pastor of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin Parish, Somerville, to Regional Episcopal Vicar of the North Region and pastor of St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, North Reading, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Very Rev. Jonathan M. Gaspar, VE, as Interim Regional Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region. This is in addition to his present assignment as pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Brookline, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Vicar Forane Very Rev. Richard E. Cannon, VF, Vicar Forane, Vicariate III, West Region effective Sept. 8, 2022. This is in addition to his present assignment as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Hopkinton. Very Rev. Thomas S. Domurat, VF, Vicar Forane, Vicariate IV, Central Region effective Sept. 8, 2022. This is in addition to his present assignment as pastor of Most Holy Redeemer Parish, East Boston.

From the Jun. 24 2022 edition of The Pilot

His Eminence, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the following appointments. Administrator Father Mark Hoan Tien Le, CRM, St. Bernadette, Randolph (effective July 15, 2022) Father Anthony C. Mecha [Diocese of Enugu], St. Joseph, Malden (effective June 21, 2022) Senior Priest Father William J. Minigan (effective June 21, 2022) Father William T. Schmidt (effective July 1, 2022)

From the Jun. 17 2022 edition of The Pilot

His Eminence, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the following appointments. Unless otherwise noted, the effective date was June 1, 2022. Pastor (first time) -- Father I. Ixon Chateau, St. Joseph, Holbrook and St. Michael, Avon [PHASE - IV] (effective July 1, 2022) -- Father Robert J. Cullen, Our Lady of Sorrows, Sharon [PHASE - V] Pastor (new parish) -- Father Eric M. Bennett, Our Lady of the Visitation, Milton (New Parish) [PHASE - VI] -- Father Joseph K. Raeke, Mary, Queen of Martyrs, Plymouth-Carver (New Parish) [PHASE - VI] Pastor (reappointed) -- Father William T. Kelly, St. Paul, Cambridge [PHASE - IV] -- Father James J. Laughlin, St. John the Evangelist and St. Paul, Wellesley [PHASE - III] -- Father Thomas F. Nestor, St. Paul and Resurrection, Hingham [PHASE - IV] -- Father William B. Palardy, St. Agatha, Milton [PHASE - III] -- Father Paul L. Ring, St. John the Evangelist, East Bridgewater and St. Ann, West Bridgewater [PHASE - IV] Pastor (second or third appointment, i.e. in different place) -- Father Thomas C. Boudreau, St. Timothy, Norwood [PHASE - V] (effective July 1, 2022) Administrator -- Father Ronald D. Coyne, St. Francis de Sales and St. Mary-St. Catherine, Charlestown (effective June 5, 2022). Father Coyne remains as a Senior Priest. -- Father Gerald J. Osterman, St. Peter [Lithuanian] and St. Monica, South Boston [PHASE - III]. Father Osterman remains as a Senior Priest. -- Father Edmund U. Ugwoegbu [Diocese of Enugu], St. Barbara and St. Anthony of Padua, Woburn [PHASE - VI] (effective May 23, 2022). Parochial vicar -- Father Andreas R. Davison, Our Lady of the Visitation, Milton (New Parish) [PHASE - VI]. Father Davison remains as a Member of the Staff in the Metropolitan Tribunal. -- Father Jason R. Giombetti, St. Veronica, Burlington [PHASE - VII] -- Father Timothy P. Hynes, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood [PHASE - V] -- Father Mark T. Olejnik, Holy Ghost, Whitman and St. Bridget, Abington [PHASE - II] -- Father William H. Robinson, St. Denis and St. Margaret Mary, Westwood [PHASE - IX] (effective July 20, 2022) -- Father Michael S. Rora, Mary, Queen of Martyrs, Plymouth-Carver (New Parish) [PHASE - VI] -- Father Guy C. Snyder, PIME, St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas the Apostle, Salem-Peabody [PHASE - IX] (effective June 11, 2022) -- Father Thomas R. Sullivan, St. Patrick and St. Linus, Natick [PHASE - II] Senior Priest -- Father John P. Culloty -- Father Francis J. Daly -- Father Daniel J. Mahoney -- Father Anthony J. Medairos -- Father Gerard Petringa -- Father James J. Ronan -- Father Joseph F. Scorzello (effective. July 1, 2022) -- Father Raymond Van De Moortell (effective July 1, 2022) Religious Order Parish Assignment -- Father James D. Erps, SJ, Pastor, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Chestnut Hill Newly Ordained -- Father Maxwell U. Chukwudiebere, Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood [PHASE - V] -- Father Joseph A. Ferme, Parochial Vicar, St. John the Evangelist and St. Mary, Chelmsford and St. Margaret of Scotland, Lowell [PHASE - III] (effective July 5, 2022) -- Father Patrick F. O'Connor, Parochial Vicar, St. Michael the Archangel, Winthrop [PHASE - VIII] -- Father Bertrand L. Proulx, Parochial Vicar, St. Mary, Foxborough [PHASE - VI] -- Father Steven Restrepo, Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater [PHASE - VIII] -- Father Nathaniel A. Sanders, Parochial Vicar, St. Columbkille, Brighton -- Father Nicholas H. Stano, Parochial Vicar, Holy Family, Concord and St. Irene, Carlisle [PHASE - VII] Outside Parish Assignments -- Father Stanislaus C. Achu [Diocese of Springfield] to Member of the Faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton, effective Aug. 1, 2022 -- Father Maurice Agbaw-Ebai [Diocese of Mamfe] to Member of the Faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton. -- Father Richard W. Fitzgerald to Member of the Faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton. Father Fitzgerald remains as Administrator at St. Columbkille, Brighton. -- Father Edward M. Riley, Chaplain to the Catholic Schools Office with service to Lumen Verum Academy, effective July 1, 2022. Incardinated into the archdiocese -- Father Cristiano Borro Barbosa (effective Nov. 5, 2021) -- Father Michael A. MacInnis (effective Dec. 21, 2021) -- Father Peter H. Shen (effective May 25, 2022) Transitional Deacons (newly ordained) -- Deacon Paul C. Born, St. Mary, Waltham (effective June 4, 2022) -- Deacon Rodrigo A. Martinez, Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton [PHASE - II] (effective June 4, 2022) -- Deacon Jose Ignacio Montero, Our Lady of the Assumption, East Boston (effective June 4, 2022) -- Deacon Peter J. Schirripa, St. Mary of the Annunciation, Cambridge (effective June 4, 2022) -- Deacon Hien Q. Vu at St. Michael the Archangel, Winthrop [PHASE - VIII] (effective June 4, 2022)

From the Jun. 3 2022 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Each is appointed parochial vicar at the respective parishes and the appointments were effective June 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Father Maxwell U. Chukwudiebere, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood Father Joseph A. Ferme, St. Mary and St. John the Evangelist, Chelmsford; and St. Margaret of Scotland, Lowell [July 5, 2022] Father Patrick F. O'Connor, St. Michael the Archangel, Winthrop Father Bertrand L. Proulx, St. Mary, Foxborough Father Steven Restrepo, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater Father Nathaniel A. Sanders, St. Columbkille, Boston (Brighton) Father Nicholas H. Stano, Holy Family, Concord; and St. Irene, Carlisle

From the Feb. 18 2022 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Przemyslaw T. Kasprzak as administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Brockton, effective March 1, 2022. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Hal N. Obayashi as temporary administrator of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Shirley, and of St. Mary Parish, Ayer, effective Feb. 8, 2022.

From the Feb. 11 2022 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Pablo Gomis from parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Lynn, to administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Lynn, effective Feb. 21, 2022.

From the Jan. 28 2022 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Wellington Oliveira from administrator, St. Patrick, Brockton, to pastor, Immaculate Conception, Revere, effective Feb. 7, 2022.

From the Jan. 21 2022 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of vicars forane for two vicariates, both in the West Region of the archdiocese. These appointments are in addition to the other assignments of the newly appointed vicars forane. The terms of the new vicars forane expire on Nov. 1, 2023. Vicariate II The Very Reverend Timothy E. Kearney, VF, administrator of Sacred Heart Parish and of St. Patrick Parish, both in Watertown, effective Jan. 3, 2022. Vicariate IV The Very Reverend Joseph F. Mozer, VF, pastor of St. Martha Parish, Plainville, and of St. Mary Parish, Wrentham, effective Sept. 1, 2021.

From the Jun. 25 2021 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the following clergy appointments. These appointments are effective June 1, 2021; unless otherwise noted. [Ed. -- The bishops or priests are listed according to their respective assignments; PHASE is the phase of Disciples in Mission when the collaborative was formed; clergy not incardinated in the archdiocese of Boston are indicated by the initials of their religious congregation or by their archdiocese of incardination] Pastors (first-time appointment) Father Derek J. Borek of St. John the Baptist, Peabody, and St. Thomas the Apostle, Peabody-Salem [PHASE - X] (effective July 1, 2021) Father Paul G. Flammia of Visitation, Essex-Manchester by the Sea [PHASE - X] (effective July 1, 2021) Father Sean M. Maher of St. John the Evangelist, Townsend-Ashby, and Our Lady of Grace, Groton-Pepperell-Dunstable [PHASE - X] (effective June 7, 2021) Father Adrian A. Milik of Holy Ghost, Whitman, and St. Bridget, Abington [PHASE - II] Father Mario J. Orrigo of St. Patrick, Stoneham [PHASE - X] Father William Christopher Palladino of St. Martin de Porres, Dorchester [PHASE - II] (effective July 1, 2021) Father Phong Q. Pham [Diocese of Thanh Hoa] of Blessed Andrew Phu-Yen, (Vietnamese) Medford [PHASE - X] Pastors Father James G. Burke of Sacred Heart and St. Brigid, Lexington [PHASE - III] (effective August 3, 2021) Father Brian M. Clary of Sacred Heart, Roslindale [PHASE - X] (effective July 1, 2021). Father Clary remains as director of the Priests' Recovery Program. Father Christopher J. Hickey of St. Mary-St. Helen-St. Thecla, Hanover-Norwell-Pembroke [PHASE - II] (effective July 1, 2021). Father Brian E. Mahoney of St. Margaret, Lowell (effective July 1, 2021). Father Mahoney remains as pastor of John the Evangelist and St. Mary, Chelmsford [PHASE - III] Father Jason M. Makos of Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret, Saugus [PHASE - II] Father John E. Sheridan of Blessed Mother of the Morning Star, Chelsea-Everett-Revere [PHASE - VI] (effective July 1, 2021). Pastors (reappointed for an additional term) Father Robert E. Casey of St. Brigid and Gate of Heaven, South Boston [PHASE - III] Father Richard F. Clancy of Ste. Marguerite D'Youville, Dracut, St. Rita, Lowell, and St. Mary Magdalen, Tyngsborough [PHASE - III] Father Sean M. Connor of St. Thomas More, Braintree, and Sacred Heart, Weymouth [PHASE - III] Father Timothy A. Harrison of Holy Redeemer, Merrimac-West Newbury, and Immaculate Conception, Newburyport [PHASE - III] Father Brian F. Manning of St. Mary, Franklin [PHASE - III] Father Brian E. Mahoney of St. John the Evangelist and St. Mary, Chelmsford [PHASE - III] Father Joseph F. Mozer of St. Martha, Plainville, and St. Mary, Wrentham [PHASE - III] Father Linh T. Nguyen of St. Ambrose and St. Mark, Dorchester [PHASE - III] Team Ministry Father Shawn P. Carey [Moderator] and Father Jeremy P. St. Martin [Member] St. Jude, Waltham. Father Carey remains director of the Deaf Apostolate. Father Paul R. Soper [Moderator] and Father Robert M. Blaney [Member] St. Denis, Westwood (effective August 3, 2021). This Team Ministry remains assigned at St. Margaret Mary, Westwood [PHASE - X]. Father Soper also remains as secretary for Evangelization and Discipleship, and Father Blaney remains as secretary for Ministerial Personnel/director of Clergy Personnel. Administrators Father J. Thomas Gignac of St. Bartholomew, Needham (effective July 1, 2021) Father Michael C. Harrington of St. Anthony of Padua (Portuguese), and St. Francis of Assisi (Italian), Cambridge (effective July 1, 2021). Father Harrington remains administrator of St. Mary of the Annunciation, Cambridge. Father Thomas J. Reilly of St. Florence, Wakefield (effective June 14, 2021) Father Kevin M. Sepe of St. Francis of Assisi, Dracut. Newly Ordained Father Fernando E. Ayala as parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist and St. Mary, Chelmsford, and St. Margaret, Lowell [PHASE - III] (start date is to be determined) Father David A. Campo as parochial vicar at St. Agnes and St. Athanasius in Reading [PHASE - VII]. Father Robert A. LeBlanc as parochial vicar at St. Mary of the Assumption in Brookline [PHASE - I]. Father Leonardo Moreira as parochial vicar at St. Mary of the Assumption in Lawrence. Father Kevin P. Pleitez as parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception in Marlborough [PHASE - VII]. Father Francis A. Godkin, FPO, service to the Franciscans of Primitive Observance (effective May 22, 2021) Father Alwin J. Chinnappan [Diocese of Kumbakonam] as parochial vicar at St. Agnes and St. Camillus in Arlington [PHASE - VI]. Father Valanarasu Newton-Williamraj [Diocese of Kumbakonam] as parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare in Braintree [PHASE - II]. Parochial Vicars Father F. Agustin Anda Gomez at St. Theresa of Lisieux, North Reading [PHASE - X]. (effective July 1, 2021) Father I. Ixon Chateau at Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton [PHASE - II]. Father Joseph F. Keville at St. Patrick, Stoneham [PHASE - X]. (effective July 1, 2021) Father Joseph S. McCarthy at St. Mary-St. Helen-St. Thecla, Hanover-Norwell-Pembroke [PHASE - II]. (effective July 1, 2021) Father Daniel P. McCoy at Sacred Hearts, Bradford-Groveland [PHASE - VI]. Father Denis N. Nakkeeran at Holy Name, West Roxbury [PHASE - VI]. (effective July 1, 2021) Father Thomas J. Stanton at St. Agatha, Milton [PHASE - III]. Father Victor L. Vitug at St. Joseph, Lynn. Father Vitug will also serve as chaplain at Winchester Hospital, Lawrence General Hospital, and Beverly Hospital. Father Daniel A. Zinger at St. Mary of the Annunciation, Cambridge. Senior Priests Father Raymond P. Benoit (effective July 1, 2021) Father Frank D. Campo Father Ronald D. Coyne (with continued assistance on Emergency Response) Father Phillip B. Earley (effective July 1, 2021) Monsignor Paul V. Garrity (effective August 3, 2021) Father Timothy J. Kelleher Monsignor Francis H. Kelley (effective December 1, 2020) Father John E. MacInnis (effective July 1, 2021) Father Robert T. Milling Father John F. Reardon (effective April 1, 2021) Father Charles E. Salamone (effective December 1, 2020) Religious Order Parish Assignments Father Michael O'Hara, OMI, to pastor of St. Mary, Georgetown-Rowley [PHASE - III] (effective June 15, 2021) Other Assignments/Announcements Father Kevin T. Hickey to temporary administrator of Parish of the Transfiguration, Wilmington [PHASE - II], effective July 1, 2021. Father Emmanuel A. Idoko [Diocese of Idah] to chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital, effective June 14, 2021. Father John G. Kiley to member of the faculty of St. John Seminary, Brighton, effective August 1, 2021. Father Kiley remains as a senior priest. Father Kwang H. Lee to part-time chaplain in the South Region. Father Lee remains as parochial vicar at Holy Apostles, Hanson-Halifax [PHASE - IV]. Monsignor Robert W. Oliver, BH, to member of the faculty of Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, effective August 1, 2021. Newly Ordained Transitional Deacons Deacon Maxwell Chukwudiebere at St. Agnes, Middleton, and St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield [PHASE - II] (effective June 12, 2021) Deacon Patrick O'Connor at St. John the Evangelist, St. Mary Star of the Sea, and St. Margaret, Beverly [PHASE - I] (effective June 12, 2021) Deacon Bertrand L. Proulx at St. Stephen, Framingham (effective June 12, 2021) Deacon Nathaniel Sanders at St. Margaret Mary, Westwood (effective June 12, 2021) Deacon Nicholas Stano at Ascension of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Maynard - Sudbury [PHASE - VIII] (effective June 12, 2021)t

From the May. 28 2021 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the first priestly assignments of the priests ordained at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Cross on May 22, 2021. Ordained for the Archdiocese of Boston Father Fernando E. Ayala Rosales to parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish and at St. John the Evangelist Parish, both in Chelmsford. Father David A. Campo to parochial vicar at St. Agnes Parish and at St. Athanasius Parish, both in Reading. Father Robert A. LeBlanc to parochial vicar at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Brookline. Father Leonardo Moreira to parochial vicar at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Lawrence. Father Kevin P. Pleitez to parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough. Father Francis A. Godkin, FPO, to service with the Franciscans of Primitive Observance. Ordained for the Diocese of Kumbakonam Father Alwin J. Chinnappan to parochial vicar at St. Agnes Parish and at St. Camillus de Lellis Parish, both in Arlington. Father Valanarasu Newton-Williamraj to parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi Parish and at St. Clare Parish, both in Braintree.

From the Nov. 6 2020 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has appointed Very Rev. Adrian Milik, VF, Administrator, St. Jude, Waltham as Vicar Forane of Vicariate II of the West Region of the archdiocese. This is a correction from the previous list in this Official wherein Father James DiPerri, Pastor of Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted was announced as the vicar forane. The information about Father DiPerri was given to The Pilot in error.

From the Oct. 30 2020 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of vicars forane for the 20 vicariates forane of the archdiocese. Each appointment is effective Nov. 1, 2020, and each is for a term of three years. These appointments are in addition to each new vicar's current appointment as pastor or administrator of his respective parish or parishes. Central Region Vicariate I Very Rev. George P. Evans VF Vicariate II Very Rev. Robert E. Casey, VF Vicariate III Very Rev. James J. Ronan, VF Vicariate IV Very Rev. Richard W. Fitzgerald, VF Merrimack Region Vicariate I Very Rev. Brian E. Mahoney, VF Vicariate II Very Rev. Seán M. Maher, VF Vicariate III Very Rev. Christopher J. Casey, VF Vicariate IV Very Rev. John W. Delaney, VF North Region Vicariate I Very Rev. Paul E. Ritt, VF Vicariate II Very Rev. Robert A. Poitras, VF Vicariate III Very Rev. Stephen B. Rock, VF Vicariate IV Very Rev. John E. Sheridan, VF South Region Vicariate I Very Rev. William B. Palardy, VF Vicariate II Very Rev. Thomas F. Nestor VF Vicariate III Very Rev. William D. Devine, VF Vicariate IV Very Rev. Robert J. Deehan, VF West Region Vicariate I Very. Rev. Frank J. Silva, VF Vicariate II Very Rev. James M. DiPerri, VF Vicariate III Very Rev. Bryan K. Parrish, VF Vicariate IV Very Rev. Matthew J. Westcott, VF

From the Sep. 4 2020 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the following clergy appointments. All these actions are effective Sept. 1, 2020; unless otherwise noted. [Ed. -- The bishops or priests are listed according to their respective assignments; PHASE is the phase of Disciples in Mission when the collaborative was formed; clergy not incardinated in the archdiocese of Boston are indicated by the initials of their religious congregation or by their archdiocese of incardination] Pastors Most Reverend Robert P. Reed at Sacred Heart and St. Patrick, Watertown [PHASE - IV]; Bishop Reed remains as auxiliary bishop; vicar general; regional bishop-West; secretary for Catholic Media, president, iCatholic Media and director of Catholic TV. Father Robert J. Blaney at Most Precious Blood, Dover, and St. Theresa of Lisieux, Sherborn [PHASE - VIII] Father Kenneth V. Cannon at St. Albert the Great and St. Francis Xavier, Weymouth [PHASE - III] Father John J. Connolly at St. Theresa of Avila and St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury [PHASE - VIII] Father William D. Devine at St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater [PHASE - VIII] (June 1, 2020) Father James M. DiPerri at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, Waltham [PHASE - VIII] (June 1, 2020) Father David C. Lewis at St. Ann and St. Adelaide, Peabody [PHASE - VIII] Father Alejandro Lopez-Cardinale [Archdiocese of Caracas, Santiago de Venezuela] at St. Benedict, Somerville [PHASE - VIII] (June 1, 2020) Father Joseph M. Mazzone at Most Precious Blood, Hyde Park; St. Anne, Readville; and St. Pius Tenth, Milton [PHASE - II] Msgr. Timothy J. Moran at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Marblehead [PHASE - VIII] Father Christopher K. O'Connor at St. John the Evangelist, Winthrop (eff. June 1, 2020); Father O'Connor is also appointed administrator of Holy Rosary, Winthrop, and chaplain of Our Lady of the Airways, Logan International Airport, Boston. Father Bryan K. Parrish at St. Joseph, Needham Father Oscar J. Pratt at St. Katharine Drexel, Boston (June 7, 2020) Father John J. Ronaghan at St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Christopher, Dorchester [PHASE - VIII] Father Gerald A. Souza at Our Lady of Fatima, Sudbury, and St. Bridget, Maynard [PHASE - VIII] (June 1, 2020); Father Souza is also appointed Rector of St. Anselm, Sudbury. Father Ronald L. St. Pierre at Holy Family, Amesbury, and Star of the Sea, Salisbury [PHASE - II] (June 1, 2020) Father Carlos D. Suarez at Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton [PHASE - II] Father Adriano Tezone, CS, at St. Anthony of Padua [Italian], Everett (July 1, 2020); Father Tezone remains as administrator at St. Anthony of Padua [Italian], Somerville. Father Sinisa Ubiparipovic St. Joseph, Medway, and St. Thomas the Apostle, Millis [PHASE - VIII] Pastors (reappointed for additional term on June 1, 2020) Father James M. Achadinha at Holy Family and Our Lady of Good Voyage [Portuguese], Gloucester [PHASE - II] Father Paul T. Clifford at St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, Braintree [PHASE - II] Father Kevin J. Deeley at St. Michael, North Andover [PHASE - II] Father Christopher J. Hickey at St. Mary of the Sacred Heart, Hanover, and St. Helen, Norwell [PHASE - II] Father Timothy J. Kelleher at Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret, Saugus [PHASE - II] Father Michael W. MacEwen at St. Patrick and St. Linus, Natick [PHASE - II] Father Louis R. Palmieri at Sacred Heart, St. Mary, and St. Ann, Quincy [PHASE - II] Father Nicholas A. Sannella at Holy Trinity and Immaculate Conception and St. Anthony of Padua [Portuguese], Lowell [PHASE - II]; Father Sannella remains as administrator at Holy Family, Lowell. Team Ministry Father Peter F. Quinn [Moderator] and Father Joseph M. Rossi [Member]St. Anne, Littleton, and St. Catherine of Alexandria, Westford [PHASE - II] (June 1, 2020) Father Anthony M. Cusack [Moderator] and Father Matthew J. Conley [Member] St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate [PHASE - VIII] Administrators Father William Acevedo [Archdiocese of Santo Domingo] at St. Patrick, Lowell (June 16, 2020) Father John S. Chen at St. Eulalia, Winchester Father Paolo Cumin, FSCB, at Sacred Heart, East Boston (Aug. 1, 2020); Father Cumin remains as first assistant at Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage, South Boston. Father Timothy E. Kearney at Sacred Heart and St. Patrick, Watertown [PHASE - IV] Father Wellington Oliveira at St. Patrick, Brockton (July 1, 2020) Father Phong Q. Pham [Diocese of Thanh Hoa] at St. Clement, Somerville (Aug. 1, 2020) Parochial Vicars Father Joseph R. Almeida at St. Patrick, Lowell (July 1, 2020) Father Christopher J. Boyle at Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid, South Boston [PHASE - III] (July 15, 2020) Father David A. Brogan at St. John the Evangelist and St. Paul, Wellesley, [PHASE - III] (June 1, 2020) Father Marcelino D'Arthenay [Diocese of Maturin] at Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston Father Andreas R. Davison at St. Elizabeth and St. Mary of the Hills, Milton [PHASE - VI] and as part-time staff member of the Metropolitan Tribunal Father Jason R. Giombetti at St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater [PHASE - VIII] (eff. June 1, 2020) Father Pablo Gomis at St. Joseph, Lynn (Aug. 5, 2020) Father Charles J. Higgins at St. Theresa of Avila and St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury [PHASE - VIII] Father Karlo J. Hocurscak at St. Agnes, Middleton, and St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield [PHASE - II] (July 15, 2020) Father Joseph Kim at St. Joseph, Needham Father Stephen R. LeBlanc at Mary Immaculate of Lourdes, Newton Father James M. Ojo [Diocese of Idah] at St. John the Evangelist and St. Gerard Majella, Canton [PHASE - VI] Father Stanley Rousseau [Diocese of Jacmel] at Divine Mercy, Quincy [PHASE - II] (Aug. 1, 2020) Father Tounoussia Sassou [Archdiocese of Garoua] at St. Matthew the Evangelist, Billerica [PHASE - I] Father William T. Schmidt at Holy Rosary, Winthrop, and St. John the Evangelist, Winthrop (July 7, 2020) Father William P. Sexton at St. Mary of the Assumption, Hull, and St. Anthony of Padua, Cohasset [PHASE - VII] (July 1, 2020) Father Raymond Van De Moortell at St. Ann and St. Adelaide, Peabody [PHASE - VIII] Father Van De Moortell remains as member of the faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton. Father J. Paul Wargovich at St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. John the Evangelist and St. Margaret of Scotland, Beverly [PHASE - I] (June 5, 2020) Senior Vicar Father Linus Mendis at St. Joseph, Medway, and St. Thomas the Apostle, Millis [PHASE - VIII] Father Guy F. Sciacca at St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. John the Evangelist and St. Margaret of Scotland, Beverly [PHASE - I] (Sept. 14, 2020) Newly ordained (as previously announced, all appointments were effective Aug. 12, 2020) Father Joseph M. Hubbard at St. Michael, North Andover [PHASE - II] Father Denis N. Nakkeeran at St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas the Apostle, Salem-Peabody Father Matthew J. Norwood at Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christi and St. Paul, Hingham [PHASE - IV] Father Fernando J. Vivas at St. Mary, Waltham Father Daniel A. Zinger at Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton [PHASE - II] Senior Priests Father Michael J. Bova Conti (Jan. 1, 2020) Father Richard S. Bradford (Oct. 1, 2020) Father John R. Carroll Father Thomas A. DiLorenzo (June 1, 2020) Father Vincent P. Doolan (Nov. 1, 2019) Father Daniel J. Finn Father John P. Galvin (Nov. 1, 2019) Father Andrew T. Grelak Father John J. Grimes Father George G. Hogan (Aug. 1, 2020) Father Paul E. Kilroy (Jan. 1, 2020) Father George E. Morin (Jan. 1, 2020) Father Charles R. Stanley Father Mark D. Storey (April 1, 2020) Father John T. Swencki Father Richard A. Uftring (July 1, 2020) Other Assignments/Announcements Father David J. Barnes to member of the faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton, (June 1, 2020). Father Cristiano G. Borro Barbosa [Diocese of Bauru] to member of the faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton, and a part-time member of the Faculty at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, (June 15, 2020). Father Peter F. DeFazio as rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage, South Boston. Father DeFazio remains as pastor of St. Peter [Lithuanian] Parish and St. Monica Parish, South Boston. Father William P. Joy as episcopal vicar for clergy. Father Joy remains as assistant vicar for administration and special assistant to the vicar general. Father Walter F. Keymont to chaplain at Archbishop Williams High School, Braintree, (Aug. 1, 2020). Father Michael B. Medas to campus minister at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge. Father Gerald J. Osterman as director of the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Archdiocese of Boston, (July 8, 2020). Father Osterman remains as a senior priest. Father Kevin Staley-Joyce to director of the Catholic Center and Priest-Campus Minister at Boston University, Boston (June 1, 2020). Father Peter L. Stamm to member of the faculty at St. John Seminary, Brighton. Father Joseph W. Zwosta [Diocese of Brooklyn] to member of the faculty at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, (June 30, 2020). New parishes Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has decreed the erection of the following new parishes in the archdiocese. Ave Maria Parish (Lynnfield) from the merger of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and St. Maria Goretti Parish, both in Lynnfield on July 1, 2020. The following clergy are assigned: Father Paul E. Ritt, pastor; Father Anthony V. Luongo, parochial vicar; Deacon Thomas H. O'Shea, deacon. Divine Mercy Parish (Quincy) from the merger of Sacred Heart Parish and St. Mary Parish and St. Ann Parish, all in Quincy on Aug. 1, 2020. The following clergy are assigned: Father Louis R. Palmieri, pastor; Father Stanley Rousseau [Diocese of Jacmel], parochial vicar. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Boston-Dorchester) from the merger of St. Matthew Parish and St. Angela Merici Parish both in Boston-Dorchester on July 1, 2020. The following clergy are assigned: Father Garcia Breneville, pastor; Father Feguens Massillon [Diocese of Les Cayes], parochial vicar; Deacon Joseph E. Dorlus, deacon. St. Joseph-St. Francis of Assisi Parish (Medford) from the merger of St. Joseph Parish and St. Francis of Assisi Parish, both in Medford on Aug. 1, 2020. The following clergy are assigned: Father Paul V. Sullivan, pastor; Father Peter H. Shen [Diocese of Jixian], parochial vicar. St. Martin de Porres Parish (Boston-Dorchester) from the merger of St. Ann Parish and St. Brendan Parish, both in Boston-Dorchester on July 1, 2020. The following clergy are assigned: Father Brian M. Clary, pastor. St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish (Lynn) from the merger of Sacred Heart Parish and St. Mary Parish, both in Lynn on July 1, 2020. The following clergy are assigned: Father Brian L. Flynn, pastor; Father Brian P. O'Hanlon, parochial vicar; Deacon Richard P. Field, deacon. St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish (Billerica) from the merger of St. Mary Parish and St. Andrew Parish and St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, all in Billerica on Aug. 1, 2020. The following clergy are assigned: Father Paul J. Aveni, pastor; Father Tounoussia Sassou [Archdiocese of Garoua], parochial vicar; Deacon Phillip T. DiBello, deacon. The Pilot staff is grateful for the ongoing collaboration of the Clergy Personnel Office. Special thanks to Sister Lucille Van Hoogmoed, PDDM, and Mr. Sean Hickey for their assistance in compiling, editing, and formatting this, now annual, report of clergy assignments.

From the Aug. 7 2020 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the first priestly assignments of the newly ordained priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. Each is appointed parochial vicar at his respective parish or parishes. Each appointment is effective August 12, 2020. Father Joseph Michael Hubbard, St. Michael, North Andover. Father Denis Nareign Nakkeeran, St. John the Baptist Peabody and St. Thomas the Apostle, Salem. Father Matthew James Norwood, Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and St. Paul, Hingham. Father Fernando Jose Vivas, St. Mary, Waltham. Father Andrew Daniel Zinger, Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton.

From the Oct. 4 2019 edition of The Pilot

Disciples in Mission -- Phase VIII Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has designated the following parishes to be in Phase VIII of Disciples in Mission. The collaboratives will be effective June 2020. 1. St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate 2. St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater 3. St. Adelaide and St. Ann, both in Peabody 4. St. Benedict, Somerville 5. St. Anthony of Padua or Lisbon [Portuguese] and St. Francis of Assisi [Italian], both in Cambridge 6. Most Precious Blood, Dover, and St. Theresa of Lisieux, Sherborn 7. St. Thomas the Apostle, Millis, and St. Joseph, Medway 8. Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, Waltham 9. St. Bridget, Maynard, and Our Lady of Fatima, Sudbury, and St. Anselm Rectorate, Sudbury Revised list from Clergy Personnel Office.

From the Sep. 27 2019 edition of The Pilot

Episcopal Vicars Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian J. McHugh as Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region. The effective date was July 1, 2019. Father McHugh remains as Pastor of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin Parish in Somerville. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Father Robert L. Connors to resign as Member of the Team Ministry at St. Ann Parish, Dorchester and St. Brendan Parish, Dorchester. He has also granted Father Connors Senior Priest/Retirement status, and appointed him as Episcopal Vicar of the South Region. The effective date was Sept. 3, 2019. Father Connors remains as Delegate for Pastoral Care for Senior Priests. Pastors Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father David M. O'Leary as Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, Wayland. The effective date was Sept. 1, 2019. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Father Brian M. Clary to resign as Moderator and Member of the Team Ministry at St. Ann Parish, Dorchester and St. Brendan Parish, Dorchester. He has also appointed Father Clary as Pastor of St. Ann Parish, Dorchester and St. Brendan Parish, Dorchester. The effective date was Sept. 3, 2019. Father Clary remains as Director of the Priests' Recovery Program. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Daniel F. Hennessey as Pastor at St. Agnes Parish, Middleton and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Topsfield. The effective date is Oct. 22, 2019. Rector Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Bryan K. Parrish as Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage, South Boston. The effective date was July 1, 2019. Father Parrish remains as the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy. Administrators Cardinal Seán Pa. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Matthew J. Conley as Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish and St. Patrick Parish, Watertown. The effective date was Sept. 1, 2019. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Anthony M. Cusack as Administrator of St. Christopher Parish, Dorchester. The effective date was Sept. 1, 2019. Father Cusack will also serve as Campus Minister at the University of Massachusetts - Boston. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Chun Xiang gJosephh Zhang as Administrator of St. James the Greater Parish, Boston [Chinatown]. The effective date was Sept. 19, 2019. Disciples in Mission -- Phase VIII Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has designated the following parishes to be in Phase VIII of Disciples in Mission. The collabroatives will be effective June, 2020. St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater St. Adelaide and St. Ann, both in Peabody St. Benedict, Somerville St. Anthony of Padua or Lisbon [Portuguese] and St. Francis of Assisi [Italian],both in Cambridge St. Joseph, Boston [West End] St. Thomas the Apostle, Millis and St. Joseph, Medway Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, Waltham St. Bridget, Maynard and Our Lady of Fatima, Sudbury and St. Anselm Rectorate, Sudbury

From the May. 31 2019 edition of The Pilot

Pastors Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as pastor of their respective parishes. These appointments are to collaboratives in Phase VII and are effective June 1, 2019; unless otherwise noted. Father Shawn W. Allen, St. Mary of the Annunciation, Melrose Father Paul J. Aveni, St. Mary and St. Andrew and St. Theresa of Lisieux, Billerica [PHASE - I] Father Steven Clemence, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough Father Robert J. Deehan, Holy Family, Duxbury Father Stephen J. Madden, Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Melrose and Most Blessed Sacrament, Wakefield Father James M. Mahoney, St. Malachy and St. Margaret of Antioch, Burlington Father Michael B. Medas, St. Mary of the Assumption, Hull and St. Anthony of Padua, Cohasset (Sept. 1, 2019) Father Daniel J. Riley, Our Lady Help of Christians and Sacred Heart, Newton [PHASE - I] Father Stephen B. Rock, St. Agnes and St. Athanasius, Reading Father Frank J. Silva, Holy Family, Concord and St. Irene, Carlisle Father Thomas J. Stanton, Holy Ghost, Whitman and St. Bridget, Abington [PHASE - II] Father Kevin G. Toomey, St. Michael, Bedford Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the re-appointment of the following priests for another term as pastor of their respective parishes. These re-appointments are effective June 1, 2019. Father Carlos F. Flor, St. Thomas Aquinas, Jamaica Plain, Our Lady of Lourdes, Jamaica Plain, and St. Mary of the Angels, Roxbury [PHASE - I] Father Brian L. Flynn, Sacred Heart and St. Mary, Lynn [PHASE - I] Father Thomas A. Mahoney, St. Joseph and St. Luke, Belmont [PHASE - I] Father Paul E. Ritt, Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Maria Goretti, Lynnfield [PHASE - I] Administrators Cardinal Seán P. O' Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as administrators of their respective parishes. The effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2019; unless otherwise noted. Father Karunaya Xavier Arulraj, St. Anthony of Padua, Revere Father Michael J. Bova Conti, St. Mary of the Assumption, Hull and St. Anthony of Padua, Cohasset (June 7 to Sept. 1, 2019) Father Mark G. Derrane, Our Lady of the Assumption, Marshfield Father Andrea Filippucci, St. Joseph, Lynn Father Stephen M. Healy, St. Florence, Wakefield Father Paul K. Hurley, St. Mary, Winchester (Sept. 1, 2019) Father John G. Kiley, St. Eulalia, Winchester (July 1, 2019) Father Christopher L. Lowe, St. Michael, Lowell Father Israel J. Rodriguez, St. Mary of the Assumption, Lawrence Father James J. Ronan, St. John the Evangelist, Winthrop (remains as Pastor of St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown) Father Michael L. Steele, St. Margaret Mary, Westwood (June 15, 2019) Parochial Vicars Cardinal Seán P. O' Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following parochial vicars to their respective parishes. The effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2019; unless otherwise noted. Father Thomas B. Corcoran, Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret of Antioch, Saugus [PHASE - II] (June 7, 2019) Father Robert J. Cullen, Holy Ghost, Whitman and St. Bridget, Abington [PHASE - II] Father Adriano de Castro, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough [PHASE - VII] Father Austin H. Fleming [Senior Vicar], St. Joseph and St. Luke, Belmont [PHASE - I] Father J. Thomas Gignac, Holy Family, Duxbury [PHASE - VII] Father Olmes Milani, CS, St. Anthony of Padua [Italian], Everett (May 10, 2019) Father Huan Dominic Ngo, St. Mary, Dedham Father Lambert K. Nieme, St. Mary, Wrentham and St. Martha, Plainville [PHASE - III] Father Kevin R. Staley-Joyce, Our Lady Help of Christians and Sacred Heart, Newton [PHASE - I] (July 17, 2019) Father Eric J. Velasquez, Immaculate Conception, Revere Father Jiwon Yoon, St. Michael, North Andover [PHASE - II] Newly ordained Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Each is appointed parochial vicar at the respective parish or parishes. The assignments are effective on June 1, 2019. Father Joseph R. Almeida, Sacred Hearts, Haverhill Father Maciej K. Araszkiewicz, St. Mary of the Assumption, Lawrence Father Corey Bassett-Tirrell, St. Mary and St. John the Evangelist, Chelmsford Father Christopher J. Boyle, St. Joseph, Needham Father Marcos Enrique, St. Mark and St. Ambrose, Boston (Dorchester) in Dorchester Father Timothy P. Hynes, St. Mary, Foxborough Father Przemyslaw T. Kasprzak, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough Father Brian P. O'Hanlon, Collaborative of Sacred Heart and St. Mary, Lynn Father Mark T. Olejnik, St. Margaret of Antioch and St. Malachy, Burlington Father William H. Robinson, Holy Family, Concord and St. Irene, Carlisle Father Carignan L. Rouse, St. Michael, North Andover Father Victor L. Vitug, St. Agnes and St. Athanasius, Reading Father James P. Wargovich, Immaculate Conception and St. Jerome, Weymouth Senior Priests Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has granted the following senior priest/retirement status; effective June 1, 2019; unless otherwise noted. Father Charles E. Bourke Father George J. Butera Father William D. Coughlin Father Thomas P. Donohoe Father Vincent J. Gianni Father John G. Kiley Father John F. Mulloy (June 30, 2019) Father John R. Mulvehill (June 7, 2019) Father John P. Prusaitis (July 1, 2019) Father James W. Savage (July 1, 2019)

From the May. 24 2019 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Each is appointed parochial vicar at the respective parish or parishes. The assignments are effective on June 1, 2019. Father Joseph R. Almeida, Sacred Hearts, Haverhill Father Maciej K. Araszkiewicz, St. Mary of the Assumption, Lawrence Father Corey Bassett-Tirrell, St. Mary and St. John the Evangelist, Chelmsford Father Christopher J. Boyle, St. Joseph, Needham Father Marcos Enrique, St. Mark and St. Ambrose, Boston (Dorchester) Father Timothy P. Hynes, St. Mary, Foxborough Father Przemyslaw T. Kasprzak, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough Father Brian P. O'Hanlon, Sacred Heart and St. Mary, Lynn Father Mark T. Olejnik, St. Margaret of Antioch and St. Malachy, Burlington Father William H. Robinson, Holy Family, Concord, and St. Irene, Carlisle Father Carignan L. Rouse, St. Michael, North Andover Father Victor L. Vitug, St. Agnes and St. Athanasius, Reading Father James P. Wargovich, Immaculate Conception and St. Jerome, Weymouth.

From the Sep. 28 2018 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Francis M. Glynn as Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Allston. The cardinal has also granted Father Glynn Senior Priest/Retirement Status. The effective date is Sept. 24, 2018. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father. Gerald J. Osterman as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Everett. The cardinal has also granted Father Osterman Senior Priest/Retirement Status. The effective date is Nov. 1, 2018. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Msgr. William M. Helmick as Pastor of St. Theresa of Avila Parish, West Roxbury. The cardinal has also granted Msgr. Helmick Senior Priest/Retirement Status. The effective date is Nov. 6, 2018. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has designated the following parishes to be part of Phase VII in Disciples in Mission. These will become official collaboratives effective in June of 2019: 1. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Cohasset and St. Mary Parish, Hull 2. Holy Family Parish, Duxbury 3. St. Agnes Parish and St. Athanasius Parish, Reading 4. St. Margaret of Antioch Parish and St. Malachy Parish, Burlington 5. Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough 6. Holy Family Parish, Concord and St. Irene Parish, Carlisle 7. St. Michael Parish, Bedford 8. Good Shepherd Parish, Wayland 9. Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Melrose and Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Wakefield

From the Jun. 1 2018 edition of The Pilot

Pastors Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as Pastors of their respective parishes. These appointments are to collaboratives in Phase VI and are effective June 1, 2018; unless otherwise noted. Father Michael A. Adebote, SMA Christ the King and Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Edith Stein, Brockton Father Jeffrey S. Archer St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Acton and St. Isidore, Stow [PHASE - II] Father Eric M. Bennett St. Elizabeth and St. Mary of the Hills, Milton Father Marc J. Bishop St. Agnes and St. Camillus, Arlington Father John M. Capuci St. Charles Borromeo, Woburn (eff. June 12, 2018) Father Brian M. Clary [Team Ministry Moderator] St. Brendan and St. Ann, Dorchester [PHASE - II] (remains as Director of Priest's Recovery Program) Father Darin V. Colarusso St. Monica and St. Lucy, Methuen [PHASE - I] (eff. June 26, 2018) Father Robert L. Connors [Team Ministry Member] St. Brendan and St. Ann, Dorchester [PHASE - II] Father Paul F. Coughlin St. Raphael, Medford Father John W. Delaney Sacred Hearts, Haverhill Father Thomas S. Domurat Most Holy Redeemer, East Boston Father Jonathan M. Gaspar St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline [PHASE - II] (also Archdiocesan Liturgical Master of Ceremonies) Father John J. Graham St. Mary, Plymouth and St. Joseph, Kingston Father Paul D. Helfrich BH St. Christopher, Dorchester (eff. August 1, 2018) (also Campus Minister -- University of Massachusetts -- Boston) Father Walter F. Keymont Sacred Heart, Middleborough and Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville [PHASE - I] (eff. June 4, 2018) Father Anthony V. Le St. James and St. John the Baptist, Haverhill Father Philip E. McGaugh St. Mary and St. Bernadette, Randolph Father Huy H. Nguyen Immaculate Conception, Weymouth and St. Jerome, Weymouth [PHASE - II] Father Thomas J. Powers St. Barbara and St. Anthony of Padua, Woburn Father Joseph K. Raeke Our Lady of Lourdes, Carver and St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Peter, Plymouth Father Thomas S. Rafferty St. John the Evangelist and St. Gerard Majella, Canton Father John E. Sheridan Our Lady of Grace, Chelsea-Everett and St. Mary of the Assumption, Revere (eff. June 4, 2018) Father Christopher W. Wallace All Saints, Haverhill Father Matthew J. Westcott St. Mary, Foxborough Father Matthew M. Williams St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph, Quincy Father Stephen P. Zukas St. Edward the Confessor, Medfield and St. Jude, Norfolk [PHASE - II] Administrators Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as administrators of their respective parishes. The effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2018; unless otherwise noted. Father Stephen M. Boyle St. Christine, Marshfield Father Garcia Breneville St. Matthew, Dorchester and St. Angela Merici, Mattapan (eff. July 1, 2018) Father Robert J. Carr [Temporary Administrator] St. Michael, Lowell Father Steven Clemence Immaculate Conception, Marlborough Father Robert J. Cullen St. Margaret Mary, Westwood Father Peter F. DeFazio St. Peter, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Monica-St. Augustine, South Boston [PHASE - III] Father Mario Guarino Sacred Hearts, Malden (eff. June 18, 2018) Father Joseph T. MacCarthy St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge Father Enrique Martinez St. Patrick, Lowell (eff. June 15, 2018) Father Joseph C. Marwa SMA [Temporary Administrator] St. Monica and St. Lucy, Methuen [PHASE - I] Father Stephen B. Rock St. Athanasius, Reading (eff. June 26, 2018) (remains as Pastor at St. Agnes, Reading) Father Guy F. Sciacca Sacred Heart, East Boston Father Frank J. Silva St. Malachy, Burlington (eff. June 12, 2018) (remains as Pastor at St. Margaret, Burlington) Father Gerald A. Souza Our Lady of Fatima, Sudbury Father John T. Swencki [Rector] St. Anselm, Sudbury Father Laurence M. Tocci St. Michael, Hudson Parochial Vicars Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following parochial vicars to their respective parishes. The effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2018; unless otherwise noted. Father William Acevedo St. Patrick, Lowell (eff. June 15, 2018) Father Michael A. Alfano St. Patrick and St. Linus, Natick [PHASE - II] Father Joseph K. Boafo CSSp St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph, Quincy [PHASE - VI] Father Michael J. Bova Conti [Temporary Parochial Vicar] Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret, Saugus [PHASE - II] (eff. June 7, 2018) Father David A. Brogan St. Michael, North Andover [PHASE - II] Father Anthony Phong Bui St. Mary, Randolph and St. Bernadette, Randolph [PHASE - VI] Father Shawn P. Carey [Part-time Parochial Vicar] St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, Braintree [PHASE - II] (eff. July 1, 2018) (remains as Director-Chaplain of the Office of the Deaf Apostolate) Father I. Ixon Chateau St. Mary, Randolph and St. Bernadette, Randolph [PHASE - VI] Father Rodney J. Copp [Senior Vicar] St. John the Evangelist and St. Gerard Majella, Canton [PHASE - VI] Father Irineu Correia Christ the King and Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Edith Stein, Brockton [PHASE - VI] Father John P. Culloty [Senior Vicar] St. Mary, Plymouth and St. Joseph, Kingston [PHASE - VI] Father Joseph J. D'Onofrio St. Lucy and St. Monica, Methuen [PHASE - I] Father Mark J. DeAngelis St. Bridget, Framingham (eff. July 1, 2018) Father Antonio L. dos Santos St. Charles Borromeo, Woburn [PHASE - VI] (eff. June 12, 2018) Father Francisco A. Gongora St. Benedict, Somerville (eff. May 9, 2018) Father George G. Hogan [Temporary Parochial Vicar] St. Mary, Foxborough [PHASE - VI] Father Succes Jeanty Sacred Heart, Roslindale (eff. June 15, 2018) Father Timothy E. Kearney St. John the Evangelist, St. Mary Star of the Sea, and St. Margaret, Beverly [PHASE - I] Father Kevin P. Leaver St. John the Baptist, Peabody and St. Thomas the Apostle, Salem (eff. July 16, 2018) Father Benjamin T. LeTran Sacred Hearts, Haverhill [PHASE - VI] Father Gabino O. Macias St. Stephen, Framingham Father Anthony J. Medairos [Senior Vicar] St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood (eff. June 4, 2018) Father Robert Sahayaraj OCD St. Agnes and St. Camillus, Arlington, [PHASE - VI] Father J. Americo Santos Most Holy Redeemer, East Boston [PHASE - VI] Father Peter H. Shen St. Joseph and St. Francis of Assisi, Medford [PHASE - II] Father Edmund U. Ugwoegbu St. Barbara and St. Anthony of Padua, Woburn [PHASE - VI] Father Joseph Chunxiang Zhang St. James the Greater, Boston Father Michael L. Zimmerman St. Agnes and St. Camillus, Arlington [PHASE - VI] (eff. July 22, 2018) Newly ordained Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the ordination of the following men to the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Boston, and their respective appointments, effective June 1, 2018: Father Baldemar Garza Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury [PHASE - VI] Father Joseph Kim Sacred Heart, St. Mary, and St. Ann Parishes, Quincy [PHASE - II] Father Benito S. Moreno St. Patrick Parish, Brockton Father Lambert K. Nieme St. Agnes Parish, Reading Father Andrea S. Povero St. Thomas Aquinas and Our Lady of Lourdes Parishes, Jamaica Plain and St. Mary of the Angels Parish, Roxbury [PHASE - I] Father Michael S. Rora Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Carver and St. Peter and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parishes, Plymouth [PHASE - VI] Father Eric J. Velasquez St. Mark and St. Ambrose Parishes, Dorchester [PHASE - III] Senior Priests Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has granted the following senior priest/retirement status; effective June 1, 2018: Most Rev. John A. Dooher (remains as Auxiliary Bishop of Boston and Vicar General) Father James J. Barry (eff. June 4, 2018) Father Ronald G. Calhoun Father George A. Carrigg (eff. August 1, 2018) Father Peter J. Casey Father Charles E. Collins Father Donald R. Delay Father Brian M. Flatley Father Thomas A. Kopp Father Edward T. Malone Father James E. O'Leary Father Timothy J. Shea (eff. June 12, 2018) Father Richard J. Shmaruk Father Paul S. Sughrue Father Thomas J. Walsh Father William G. Williams Father Walter J. Woods Father Arthur F. Wright Other Assignments/Announcements Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Patrick S. Armano as Chaplain at Austin Preparatory School, Reading, effective June 1, 2018. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stefano Colombo, FSCB as Assistant at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage, South Boston, effective June 1, 2018. Father Colombo remains as Administrator at St. Clement, Somerville. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Paolo Cumin, FSCB as First Assistant at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage, South Boston, effective June 1, 2018. Father Cumin remains as Parochial Vicar at St. Clement, Somerville. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Vincent E. Daily as Member of the Faculty at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, effective August 1, 2018. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the re-appointment of Father Kevin T. Hickey as Chaplain to the Office for Chaplaincy Programs -- in service to the hospitals in the South Region, effective July 1, 2018. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stephen J. Linehan as Member of the Faculty at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, effective June 1, 2018.

From the May. 25 2018 edition of The Pilot

His Eminence, Seán P. Cardinal O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Unless otherwise noted, each is appointed parochial vicar at the respective parish(es) and the appointments are effective June 1, 2018. Father Baldemar Garza, Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury.) Father Joseph Kim, Sacred Heart Parish and St. Mary Parish and St. Ann Parish, Quincy. Father Benito S. Moreno, St. Patrick Parish, Brockton. Father Lambert K. Nieme, St. Agnes Parish, Reading. Father Andrea S. Povero, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and St. Thomas Aquinas, Parish, Jamaica Plain; and St. Mary of the Angels Parish, Roxbury. Father Michael S. Rora, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Carver; and St. Peter Parish and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Plymouth. Father Eric J. Velasquez, St. Mark Parish and St. Ambrose Parish, Dorchester.

From the Apr. 13 2018 edition of The Pilot

In light of recent appointments made by Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., the following parishes are being considered for an Administrator: -- Sacred Heart Parish, Boston [East Boston] -- St. Malachy Parish, Burlington -- St. Margaret Mary Parish, Westwood.

From the Oct. 13 2017 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of the following priests as vicars forane (deans) of their respective vicariates forane (deaneries). They are appointed for three year terms (2017-2020). Appointment as vicar forane is in addition to their other assignment(s). Central Region I Very Rev. Brian M. Clary, VF, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline, Pastor II Very Rev. Linh T. Nguyen, VF, St. Ambrose and St. Mark, Dorchester, Pastor III Very Rev. James J. Ronan, VF, St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown, Pastor IV Very Rev. Richard W. Fitzgerald, VF, St. Columbkille, Brighton, Administrator Merrimack Region I Very Rev. Shawn W. Allen, VF, St. Andrew and St. Mary and St. Theresa of Lisieux, Billerica, Pastor II Very Rev. Seán M. Maher, VF, St. Francis of Assisi, Dracut, Administrator III Very Rev. Christopher J. Casey, VF, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Methuen, Pastor IV Very Rev. John W. Delaney, VF, Sacred Hearts, Haverhill, Pastor North Region I Very Rev. Paul E. Ritt, VF, Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Maria Goretti, Lynnfield, Pastor II Very Rev. Brian L. Flynn, VF, St. Mary, Lynn, Pastor III Very Rev. Stephen B. Rock, VF, St. Agnes, Reading IV Very Rev. John F. Mulloy, VF, St. Joseph, Malden, Parochial Vicar South Region I Very Rev. Stephen P. Zukas, VF, St. Elizabeth, Milton, Administrator II Very Rev. Kenneth V. Cannon VF, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate, Pastor III Very Rev. William D. Devine, VF, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater IV Very Rev. Robert J. Deehan, VF, Holy Family, Duxbury, Pastor West Region I Very Rev. Marc. J. Bishop, VF, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough, Administrator II Very Rev. Adrian Milik, VF, Sacred Heart and Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton, Parochial Vicar III Very Rev. Michael W. MacEwen, VF, St. Linus and St. Patrick, Natick, Pastor IV Very Rev. Matthew J. Westcott, VF, St. Mary, Foxborough, Administrator

From the Sep. 1 2017 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert W. Murray, from Pastor of St. James Parish and of St. John the Baptist Parish, Haverhill, to Pastor of Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish, Salem. The effective date was Aug. 1, 2017. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Karlo J. Hocurscak, as Pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, and of St. John the Evangelist Parish, and of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Beverly. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2017.

From the Jun. 2 2017 edition of The Pilot

Pastors Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as Pastors of their respective parishes. These appointments are to collaboratives in Phase V of Disciples in Mission and are effective June 1, 2017; unless otherwise noted. Father John J. Ahern, St. Patrick, Roxbury (eff. June 13, 2017) Father Francis J. Daly, Our Lady of Sorrows, Sharon Father Edmond M. Derosier, St. Anthony of Padua, Shirley and St. Mary, Ayer Father Stephen S. Donohoe, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood Father Martin G. Dzengeleski, Holy Trinity, Quincy Father Michael A. Hobson, Our Lady of the Lake, Halifax and St. Joseph the Worker, Hanson Father Mark A. Mahoney, St. Julia, Weston Father Gerard Petringa, St. Timothy, Norwood Father Robert A. Poitras, St. Pius Fifth and Holy Family, Lynn Administrators Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as administrators of their respective parishes. The effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2017; unless otherwise noted. Father Derek J. Borek, St. Bartholomew, Needham, (eff. June 20, 2017) Father Michael J. Bova Conti, St. Mary, Winchester Father Karlo J. Hocurscak, St. John the Evangelist, and St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Margaret, Beverly -- [PHASE - III] Father Philip E. McGaugh, St. Mary, Randolph, (eff. June 20, 2017) Father Jeremy P. St. Martin, Our Lady of Grace, Pepperell (remains as Pastor, St. John the Evangelist, Townsend) Parochial Vicars Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following parochial vicars to their respective parishes. The effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2017; unless otherwise noted. Father Jean Pierre Aubin, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood -- [PHASE - V] Father Richard C. Beaulieu, St. Mary, Winchester Father Robert J. Blaney, St. Paul and St. John the Evangelist, Wellesley -- [PHASE - III] Father John P. Bolduc, SM, St. Patrick, Roxbury -- [PHASE - V] Father David P. Callahan, St. Joseph and St. Ann and St. Catherine of Genoa, Somerville -- [PHASE - III] Father Robert J. Carr, St. Michael, Lowell Father John J. Healy, St. Joseph and St. Luke, Belmont -- [PHASE - I] Father Raymond P. Kiley, Sacred Heart and St. Mary and St. Ann, Quincy -- [PHASE - II] Father Stephen R. LeBlanc, St. Timothy, Norwood -- [PHASE - V] Father Kwang H. Lee, St. Joseph the Worker, Hanson and Our Lady of the Lake, Halifax -- [PHASE - V] Father Bernardino V. Lima, OFM Cap., St. Patrick, Roxbury -- (with specific responsibility for the Cape Verdean community) -- [PHASE - V] Father Gabino O. Macias, St. Peter and St. Vincent de Paul and St. Monica-St. Augustine, South Boston -- [PHASE - III] (eff. June 25, 2017) Father Gregory J. Mercurio, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough Father Thomas M. Olson, Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid, South Boston -- [PHASE - III] Father Daniel J. Riley, Sacred Heart and Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton -- [PHASE - I] Father Ronald L. St. Pierre, St. Mary and St. Andrew and St. Theresa of Lisieux, Billerica -- [PHASE - I] Father Thomas R. Sullivan, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood -- [PHASE - V] Newly ordained Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the ordination of the following men to the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Boston, and their respective appointments, effective June 1, 2017; unless otherwise noted: Father Jason R. Giombetti, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater Father Pablo Gomis, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston Father Kevin P. Leaver, Immaculate Conception, Marlborough (eff. July 6, 2017) Father Godfrey Musabe, St. Pius Fifth and Holy Family, Lynn -- [PHASE - V] Father Wellington Oliveira, St. Joseph, Lynn Father J. Americo Santos, Most Holy Redeemer, East Boston -- (eff. TBD) Father William P. Sexton, Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton -- [PHASE - II] Father Michael L. Zimmerman, Holy Ghost, Whitman and St. Bridget, Abington -- [PHASE - II] Senior Priests Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has granted the following priests, senior priest/retirement status; effective June 1, 2017: Father John W. O'Brien Father Walter J. Waldron (eff. June 13, 2017) Other Assignments/Announcement Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Alejandro Lopez-Cardinale as Parochial Vicar (part-time) at St. Mary, Waltham and Assistant (part-time) to the Hispanic Apostolate, effective April 17, 2017. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas K. Macdonald as a Priest Pursuing Higher Studies, effective June 1, 2017. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Arthur T. MacKay as Chaplain to the Office for Chaplaincy Programs -- in service to Lahey Clinic, effective June 1, 2017. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Kevin T. Hickey as Chaplain to the Office for Chaplaincy Programs -- in service to the hospitals in the South Region, effective July 1, 2017.

From the May. 26 2017 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Each is appointed parochial vicar at the respective parish or parishes; all are effective June 1, 2017. Father Jason R. Giombetti at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Bridgewater Father Pablo Gomis at Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston Father Kevin P. Leaver at Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough Father Godfrey Musabe at Holy Family Parish and St. Pius Fifth Parish, Lynn Father Wellington Oliveira at St. Joseph Parish, Lynn Father Joel Americo Santos at Most Holy Redeemer Parish, East Boston Father William P. J. Sexton at Immaculate Conception Parish and St. James Parish, Stoughton Father Michael L. Zimmerman at Holy Ghost Parish, Whitman and St. Bridget Parish, Abington.

From the Feb. 3 2017 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stephen J. Madden, from Pastor of St. Monica-St. Augustine Parish, and of St. Peter Parish (Lithuanian), and of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, South Boston, to Administrator of Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Melrose. The effective date is March 14, 2017. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James A. Flavin, from Administrator of Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury, to Pastor of St. Monica-St. Augustine Parish, and of St. Peter Parish (Lithuanian), and of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, South Boston. The effective date is March 14, 2017. Father Flavin remains as the Episcopal Vicar for the Central Region. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father George P. Evans, from Pastor of St. Julia Parish in Weston, to Administrator of Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury. The effective date is March 14, 2017. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Daniel J. Riley, from Administrator of Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Melrose, to Temporary Administrator of St. Julia Parish in Weston. The effective date is March 14, 2017. An announcement naming the Pastor of St. Julia Parish, Weston as part of Phase V, is forthcoming.

From the Nov. 18 2016 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced that St. Patrick Parish, Boston [Roxbury] will be a collaborative parish in Phase Five of the Disciples in Mission Pastoral Plan effective June 1, 2017.

From the Nov. 4 2016 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Gabriel Troy as Pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Cambridge. The cardinal has also granted Father Troy Senior Priest/Retirement Status. The effective date will be pending the appointment of a successor. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Daniel J. Riley as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Salem, and as Pastor of St. James Parish, Salem, and as Pastor of St. John the Baptist [Polish] Parish, Salem. The effective date is Nov. 29, 2016.

From the Oct. 28 2016 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced that the following parishes will become official collaboratives in Phase V of Disciples in Mission on June 1, 2017. -- St. Mary Parish, Ayer and St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Shirley -- Christ the King Parish and Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Edith Stein Parish, Brockton -- Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Halifax and St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Hanson -- Holy Family Parish and St. Pius Fifth Parish, Lynn -- St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Norwood -- St. Timothy Parish, Norwood -- Holy Trinity Parish, Quincy -- St. John the Baptist Parish and St. Joseph Parish, Quincy -- Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Sharon -- St. Julia Parish, Weston.

From the Jul. 22 2016 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Wayne L. Belschner from Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, East Boston, to Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Dedham. The effective date is Aug. 15, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Most Rev. Robert P. Reed as regional bishop of the West Region and as a Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Boston, effective Aug. 24, 2016. He will also become Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, Wayland, effective Sept. 21, 2016. He will continue to serve as Secretary for Catholic Media of the Archdiocese of Boston and Director of CatholicTV. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Most Rev. Mark O'Connell as regional bishop of the North Region and as a Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Boston, effective Aug. 24, 2016. He will also become Pastor of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish. North Reading, effective Sept. 1, 2016. He will continue to serve as Judicial Vicar of the archdiocese at this time. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father William B. Palardy from Rector of Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary, Weston to Pastor of St. Agatha Parish, Milton. The effective date is Sept. 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian R. Kiely from Episcopal Vicar of the West Region to Rector of Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary in Weston. The effective date is Aug. 24, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James A. Flavin as Administrator of Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury. The effective date is Sept. 21, 2016. Father Flavin will remain as Episcopal Vicar for the Central Region. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Bryan K. Parrish as Episcopal Vicar for Clergy for the Archdiocese of Boston, effective Sept. 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert M. Blaney as Secretary for Ministerial Personnel for the Archdiocese of Boston, effective Sept. 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Brother James Peterson, OFM Cap. as Vice Chancellor for the Archdiocese, effective Sept. 1, 2016. He will continue as Assistant to the Moderator of the Curia for Canonical Affairs. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father William Christopher Palladino as Adjutant Judicial Vicar with the Metropolitan Tribunal, effective Sept. 1, 2016.

From the Jun. 3 2016 edition of The Pilot

Pastors Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as Pastors of their respective parishes. These appointments are to collaboratives in Phase IV and are effective June 1, 2016; unless otherwise noted. Father Thomas C. Boudreau, St. Joseph, Holbrook and St. Michael, Avon Father William T. Kelly, St. Paul, Cambridge and Senior Chaplain-Harvard Catholic Center, Cambridge Father Thomas F. Nestor, Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Hingham and St. Paul, Hingham Father Paul L. Ring, St. John the Evangelist, East Bridgewater and St. Ann, West Bridgewater Father Kevin M. Sepe, Sacred Heart, Watertown and St. Patrick, Watertown Father Joseph S. Costantino, SJ, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Newton [Not Yet In An Active Phase] Most Rev. John A. Dooher, Immaculate Conception, Weymouth and St. Jerome, Weymouth [PHASE - I] (eff. July 1, 2016) remains Regional Bishop of the South Region Father James J. Laughlin, St. Paul, Wellesley and St. John the Evangelist, Wellesley [PHASE - III] (eff. July 1, 2016) Administrators Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as administrators of their respective parishes; the effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2016; unless otherwise noted. Father Oscar J. Pratt, St. Katharine Drexel, Dorchester Father Seán M. Maher, St. Francis of Assisi, Dracut (eff. June 14, 2016) Father Kevin G. Toomey, St. Mary of the Annunciation, Melrose (eff. June 14, 2016) Rt. Rev. John J. Ahern, St. Mary, Randolph (eff. July 1, 2016) Father Jairo A. Alfonso Merchan, CS, St. Anthony of Padua (Italian), Everett (eff. July 1, 2016) Father Joseph L. Curran, Sacred Heart, Cambridge (eff. July 1, 2016) Father John A. Currie, Blessed Mother Teresa; Holy Family; St. Peter in Dorchester (eff. July 1, 2016) Parochial Vicars Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following parochial vicars to their respective parishes; the effective date of each appointment is June 1, 2016; unless otherwise noted. Father James K. Coughlin, SJ, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Newton Father Donatus I. Ezenneka, St. Katharine Drexel, Roxbury (with specific responsibility for the Nigerian community) and Immaculate Conception, Everett Father George E. Fitzsimmons, St. Joseph, Medway Father Frantz J. Gilles, OFM Cap., St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge and St. Ann, Somerville (with specific responsibility for the Haitian Catholic Community) Father Michael K. Harvey, St. John the Evangelist, East Bridgewater and St. Ann, West Bridgewater [PHASE - IV] Father Bernardino V. Lima, OFM Cap., St. Patrick, Roxbury (with specific responsibility for the Cape Verdean community) Father Thomas K. Macdonald, St. Agnes, Middleton and St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield [PHASE - II] Father Michael J. McNamara, Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and St. Paul, Hingham (part-time) [PHASE - IV] Father Adrian A. Milik, Sacred Heart, Newton and Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton [PHASE - I] Father Mark W. Murphy, St. Paul, Cambridge and Undergraduate Chaplain-Harvard Catholic Center, Cambridge) [PHASE - IV] Father Tinh V. Nguyen, St. Mary Magdalene, Tyngsborough; St. Rita, Lowell; St. Marguerite D'Youville, Dracut [PHASE - III] Father E. Joseph O'Keefe, SJ, Blessed Sacrament, Walpole and St. Mary, Walpole [PHASE - II] Father Stanley Rousseau, Holy Name, West Roxbury Father Sinisa Ubiparipovic, Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and St. Paul, Hingham [PHASE - IV] Father Christopher W. Wallace, Holy Family, Amesbury and Star of the Sea, Salisbury [PHASE - II] Father Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, Sacred Heart, Middleborough and Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville [PHASE - I] Father Arthur D. Johnson, OSA, St. Augustine, Andover (eff. July 1, 2016) Father John J. Ronaghan, Immaculate Conception, Weymouth and St. Jerome, Weymouth [PHASE - I] (eff. July 1, 2016) Newly ordained Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the ordination of the following men to the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Boston, and their respective appointments, effective June 1, 2016; unless otherwise noted. Father Christopher W. Bae, St. Mary, Franklin [PHASE - III] (eff. June 16, 2016) Father Matthew J. Conley, Sacred Heart and St. Patrick, Watertown [PHASE - IV] Father Patrick J. Fiorillo, St. Ann and St. Brendan, Dorchester [PHASE - II] Father J. Thomas Gignac, Holy Family, Duxbury Father Stephen R. LeBlanc, St. Michael, Lowell Father Huan D. Ngo, Sacred Heart and St. Mary, Lynn [PHASE - I] Father Thomas M. Olson, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater Father Kevin Staley-Joyce, St. Mary, Foxborough Father Thomas R. Sullivan, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood Senior Priests Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has granted the following priests, senior priest/retirement status; effective June 1, 2016: Father Thomas P. Kelly and Father Edward D. McCabe. Other Assignments Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John E. Kelly as Senior Vicar at St. Joseph in Holbrook and St. Michael in Avon, effective June 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Kenneth B. Quinn as Senior Vicar at St. John the Baptist in Quincy, effective July 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Patrick S. Armano as Parochial Vicar (part-time) at St. Athanasius in Reading and Chaplain (part-time) at Austin Preparatory School in Reading, effective June 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Deacon Christopher Z. Connelly as Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Boston, effective June 15, 2016.

From the Apr. 15 2016 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Kevin M. Sepe, from Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Paul Parish, Wellesley, to Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish and St. Patrick Parish, Watertown. The effective date is June 1, 2016, when the Watertown parishes become a Phase IV collaborative. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James J. Laughlin, from Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, Wayland, to Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Paul Parish, Wellesley. The effective date is July 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Seán M. Maher, from Administrator of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Melrose, to Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Dracut. The effective date is June 14, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Kevin G. Toomey, from Pastor of St. Agatha Parish, Milton, to Administrator of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Melrose. The effective date is June 14, 2016.

From the Mar. 11 2016 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas C. Boudreau as Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Avon, and as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Holbrook. The effective date of this is June 1, 2016.

From the Mar. 4 2016 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Paul L. Ring as Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, East Bridgewater, and as Pastor of St. Ann Parish, West Bridgewater. The effective date is June 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas F. Nestor as Pastor of Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Hingham, and as Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Hingham. The effective date is June 1, 2016.

From the Feb. 19 2016 edition of The Pilot

Following consultation with the Provincial Superior of the USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Joseph S. Costantino S.J., as pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Newton. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2016. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has announced the appointment of Father William T. Kelly, from Pastor at St. Mary Parish in Dedham, to Administrator at St. Paul Parish in Cambridge and Senior Chaplain at the Harvard Catholic Center. The effective date of this action is April 25, 2016. Father Kelly will become Pastor at St. Paul Parish in Cambridge effective on June 1, 2016 when it becomes a Phase IV collaborative.

From the Nov. 27 2015 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced that the following parishes will be part of Phase Four of Disciples in Mission. St. Paul, Cambridge (Stand Alone) St. Michael, Avon and St. Joseph, Holbrook Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and St. Paul, Hingham St. Ann, East Bridgewater and St. John the Evangelist, West Bridgewater Sacred Heart and St. Patrick, Watertown

From the Nov. 13 2015 edition of The Pilot

Following consultation with the Provincial Superior of the Baltimore Province of the Redemptorists, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Joseph C. Tizio C.Ss.R., as Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Boston [Roxbury]. The effective date of this action was Aug. 6, 2015. Following consultation with the Custos of the Canadian Custody of the Polish Franciscan Conventuals, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Jerzy Zebrowski O.F.M. Conv., as Pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa [Polish] Parish, Boston [South Boston]. The effective date of this action was Sept. 1, 2015. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas S. Rafferty, as Administrator of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Canton. The effective date of this action was Sept. 1, 2015. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Nicholas A. Sannella, as Administrator of Holy Family Parish, Lowell. The effective date of this action was Sept. 1, 2015. Father Sannella remains as Pastor of Holy Trinity [Polish] Parish, Immaculate Conception Parish, and St. Anthony of Padua [Portuguese] Parish, all in Lowell. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Ronald L. St. Pierre, as Administrator of Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Melrose. The effective date of this action was Sept. 1, 2015. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Michael E. Drea, from Pastor of St. Paul Parish, Cambridge and Senior Chaplain at the Harvard Catholic Center, to Pastor of St. Ann Parish and of St. Brendan Parish Boston [Dochester]. The effective date of this action is Jan. 11, 2016.

From the Nov. 6 2015 edition of The Pilot

Vicars Forane His Eminence, Seán P. Cardinal O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of vicars forane. The new vicars are completing the terms of vicars who were transferred from the respective vicariate. Each appointment is in addition to the priest's other assignment(s). Central Region, Vicariate II Very Rev. John J. Connolly, VF: Parochial Vicar, Holy Family; St. Peter and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Dorchester. Merrimack Region, Vicariate III Very Rev. Christopher J. Casey, VF: Pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Methuen. North Region, Vicariate IV Very Rev. Paul V. Sullivan, VF: Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph and St. Francis of Assisi, Medford. South Region, Vicariate I Very Rev. Stephen P. Zukas, VF: Administrator, St. Elizabeth, Milton.

From the May. 29 2015 edition of The Pilot

Pastors Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as Pastors of their respective parishes. These appointments are to collaboratives in Phase III and are effective June 2, 2015; unless otherwise noted. Father Richard T. Burton, St. Mary Parish, Georgetown Father Robert E. Casey, Gate of Heaven Parish and St. Brigid Parish, South Boston Father Richard F. Clancy, St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish, Dracut; St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Tyngsborough; and St. Rita Parish, Lowell Father Sean M. Connor, Sacred Heart Parish, Weymouth and St. Thomas More Parish, Braintree Father Vincent E. Daily, St. Angela Merici Parish, Mattapan; St. Gregory Parish, and St. Matthew Parish, Dorchester Msgr. Paul V. Garrity, Sacred Heart Parish and St. Brigid Parish, Lexington Father Timothy A. Harrison, Holy Redeemer Parish, Merrimac and Immaculate Conception Parish, Newburyport Father Charles J. Higgins, St. Albert the Great Parish and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Weymouth Father Stephen J. Madden, St. Monica-St. Augustine Parish, St. Peter Parish (Lithuanian), and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, South Boston (the Collaborative includes Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel) Father Brian E. Mahoney, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Mary Parish, Chelmsford Father Brian F. Manning, St. Mary Parish, Franklin Father Brian J. McHugh, St. Ann Parish, St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, and St. Joseph Parish, Somerville Father Joseph F. Mozer, St. Martha Parish, Plainville and St. Mary Parish, Wrentham Father Linh T. Nguyen, St. Ambrose Parish and St. Mark Parish, Dorchester Father Kevin M. Sepe, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Paul Parish, Wellesley Father Kevin G. Toomey, St. Agatha Parish, Milton Father William P. Lohan, St. Lucy Parish and St. Monica Parish, Methuen (effective June 15, 2015) [Phase II] Administrators Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as administrators of their respective parishes; the effective date of each appointment is June 2, 2015; unless otherwise noted. Father Richard C. Beaulieu, St. Mary Parish, Winchester Father John R. Carroll, St. John Chrysostom Parish, West Roxbury Father Paul F. Coughlin, St. Raphael Parish, Medford Father Mark G. Derrane, St. Mary Parish, Hull (effective July 1, 2015) Father Daniel Lazo Pujada, Immaculate Conception Parish, Revere Father Anthony V. Le, St. Bernadette Parish, Randolph Father Guy F. Sciacca, St. Michael Parish, Lowell (effective July 1, 2015) Father Ronald L. St. Pierre, Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Melrose (effective Sept. 1, 2015) Father Matthew J. Westcott, St. Mary Parish, Foxborough Father Joseph M. White, St. Joseph Parish, West End Father Stephen P. Zukas, St. Elizabeth Parish, Milton (also Director of the Lithuanian Ethnic Apostolate) Parochial Vicars Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following parochial vicars of the archdiocese to their respective parishes; the effective date of each appointment is June 2, 2015; unless otherwise noted. Father Eric M. Bennett, Gate of Heaven Parish and St. Brigid Parish, South Boston Father David P. Callahan, Sacred Heart Parish, Weymouth and St. Thomas More Parish, Braintree Father Peter J. Casey, St. Albert the Great Parish and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Weymouth Father John S. Chen, Sacred Heart Parish and St. Brigid Parish, Lexington Father Paul Charly Chery, St. Angela Merici Parish, Mattapan; St. Gregory Parish, and St. Matthew Parish, Dorchester (with specific responsibility to the Haitian community) Father John J. Connolly, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Holy Family Parish, and St. Peter Parish, Dorchester (effective Sept. 1, 2015) Father Thomas B. Corcoran, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Mary Parish, Chelmsford Father Richard G. Curran, St. Ann Parish, St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, and St. Joseph Parish, Somerville Father Martin G. Dzengeleski, St. Andrew Parish, St. Mary Parish, and St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, Billerica Father Felipe D. Gonzalez, Immaculate Conception Parish, Revere Father Kwang H. Lee, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Halifax and St. Joseph the Worker, Parish, Hanson Father Arthur T. MacKay, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Paul Parish, Wellesley Father Jacques A. McGuffie, St. Ann Parish, St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, and St. Joseph Parish, Somerville (effective Sept. 1, 2015) Father Jean-Gustave Miracle, St. Angela Merici Parish, Mattapan; St. Gregory Parish, and St. Matthew Parish, Dorchester (with specific responsibility to the Haitian community) Father George E. Morin, Holy Redeemer Parish, Merrimac and Immaculate Conception Parish, Newburyport Father Tinh V. Nguyen, St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Danvers Father Hal N. Obayashi, St. Andrew Parish, St. Mary Parish, and St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, Billerica Father David M. O'Leary, Immaculate Conception Parish, Malden Father William T. Schmidt, St. Martha Parish, Plainville and St. Mary Parish, Wrentham Father Gerald A. Souza, St. Monica-St. Augustine Parish, St. Peter Parish (Lithuanian), and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, South Boston (the Collaborative includes Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel) Father Thomas J. Stanton, Holy Ghost Parish, Whitman and St. Bridget Parish, Abington Father John L. Sullivan, St. Mary Parish, Franklin Father Christopher W. Wallace, St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish, Dracut; St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Tyngsborough; and St. Rita Parish, Lowell Father Jason W. Worthley, Sacred Heart Parish, St. Ann Parish, and St. Mary Parish, Quincy Newly ordained Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Each is appointed parochial vicar at the respective parishes and each appointment is effective June 2, 2015. Father Anthony M. Cusack, St. Ambrose Parish and St. Mark Parish, Dorchester Father Andrea Filippucci, St. Patrick Parish, Lawrence Father Christopher L. Lowe, St. Michael Parish, North Andover Father Peter L. Stamm, St. Joseph Parish, Needham Father Sinisa Ubiparipovic, St. Paul Parish, Hingham Senior Priests Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has granted the following priests, senior priest/retirement status; effective June 2, 2015: Father Arnold F. Colletti, Father Richard C. Messina, and Father Thomas F. Powers. Other Assignments Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father William P. Joy as Interim Assistant Vicar for Administration and Special Assistant to the Vicar General, effective June 1, 2015. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Bryan K. Parrish as Interim Episcopal Vicar and Secretary for Parish Life and Leadership, effective June 1, 2015. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Eric F. Cadin as Assistant Director of Vocations, effective June 2, 2015. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has appointed Msgr. William P. Fay as Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Continuing Education for Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese of Boston, effective June 15, 2015.

From the Jan. 30 2015 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the following appointments of pastors in the Phase III of the Disciples in Missions plan. Central Region Right Rev. John J. Ahern \ Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, and Holy Family Parish, and St. Peter Parish, Dorchester Father Robert E. Casey \ Gate of Heaven Parish and St. Brigid Parish, South Boston; Father Vincent E. Daily \ St. Angela Merici Parish, Mattapan; and St. Gregory Parish, and St. Matthew Parish, Dorchester Father Stephen J. Madden \ St. Monica - St. Augustine Parish, St. Peter Parish (Lithuanian), and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, South Boston Father Brian J. McHugh \ St. Ann Parish, and St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, and St. Joseph Parish, Somerville Father Linh T. Nguyen \ St. Ambrose Parish and St. Mark Parish, Dorchester Merrimack Region Father Richard T. Burton \ St. Mary Parish, Georgetown Father Richard F. Clancy \ St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish, Dracut; and St. Rita Parish, Lowell; and St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Tyngsborough Father Timothy A. Harrison \ Holy Redeemer Parish, Merrimac; and Immaculate Conception Parish, Newburyport Father Brian E. Mahoney \ St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Mary Parish, Chelmsford South Region Father Sean M. Connor \ St. Thomas More Parish, Braintree and Sacred Heart Parish, Weymouth Father Charles J. Higgins \ St. Albert the Great Parish and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Weymouth Father Kevin G. Toomey \ St. Agatha Parish, Milton West Region Msgr. Paul V. Garrity \ Sacred Heart Parish and St. Brigid Parish, Lexington Father Brian F. Manning \ St. Mary Parish, Franklin Father Joseph F. Mozer \ St. Martha Parish, Plainville and St. Mary Parish, Wrentham Father Kevin M. Sepe \ St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Paul Parish, Wellesley

From the Oct. 31 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of vicars forane for the 20 vicariates forane of the archdiocese. The effective date of the appointment of each vicar forane was Oct. 1, 2014; and the term of appointment is for three years. Central Episcopal Vicar: Very Rev. James A. Flavin, VE I Very Rev. Brian M. Clary, VF: St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline, Pastor II Very Rev. Jason M. Makos, VF: St. Ann and St. Brendan, Dorchester, Pastor III Very Rev. James J. Ronan, VF: St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown, Pastor IV Very Rev. Walter A. Carreiro, VF: St. Anthony of Padua [Portuguese], Cambridge, Pastor; and St. Francis of Assisi [Italian], Cambridge, Administrator Merrimack Regional Bishop: Most Rev. Robert F. Hennessey I Very Rev. Shawn W. Allen, VF: St. Andrew, and St. Mary, and St. Theresa of Lisieux, Billerica, Pastor II Very Rev. Andrew Knop, OMI, VF: St. William, Tewksbury, Pastor III Very Rev. William J. Donnelly, OSA, VF: St. Michael, North Andover, Parochial Vicar IV Very Rev. John W. Delaney, VF: Sacred Hearts, Haverhill, Pastor North Episcopal Vicar: Very Rev. Gerard Petringa, VE I Very Rev. Ronald J. Gariboldi, VF: Rockport, Senior Priest II Very Rev. John E. MacInnis, VF: St. John the Baptist, Peabody and St. Thomas the Apostle, Salem, Pastor III Very Rev. Steven B. Rock, VF: St. Agnes, Reading, Pastor IV Very Rev. Kevin G. Toomey, VF: St. Raphael, Medford, Pastor South Regional Bishop: Most Rev. John A. Dooher I Very Rev. Linh T. Nguyen, VF: St. Bernadette, Randolph, Pastor II Very Rev. Charles J. Higgins, VF: St. Albert the Great and St. Francis Xavier, Weymouth, Pastor III Very Rev. William D. Devine, VF: St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater, Pastor IV Very Rev. Robert J. Deehan, VF: Holy Family, Duxbury, Pastor West Episcopal Vicar: Very Rev. Brian R. Kiely, VE I Very Rev. George P. Evans, VF: St. Julia, Weston, Pastor II Very Rev. Robert L. Connors, VF: St. Patrick, Watertown, Pastor III Very Rev. Michael W. MacEwen, VF: St. Linus and St. Patrick, Natick, Pastor IV Very Rev. John P. Culloty, VF: St. Edward the Confessor, Medfield and St. Jude, Norfolk, Pastor.

From the Oct. 24 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Rev. Albert H. Stankard to resign as Member of the Team Ministry at St. Stephen Parish, Framingham. The cardinal has also granted Father Stankard Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date was Sept. 1, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Francisco J. Anzoategui from Moderator and Member of the Team Ministry at St. Stephen Parish, Framingham to Administrator of St. Stephen Parish, Framingham. The effective date was Sept. 1, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Rev. Daniel J. Riley to resign as Pastor of St. Anne [French] Parish, Salem. The effective date of this action was Oct. 1, 2014. Father Riley's appointment as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Salem, as Pastor of St. James Parish, Salem, and as Pastor of St. John the Baptist [Polish] Parish, Salem remains in effect. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. John G. Kiley from Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish, Gloucester to Administrator of St. Anne [French] Parish, Salem. The effective date was Oct. 1, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Thomas C. Boudreau as Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Holbrook. The effective date was Oct. 15, 2014. Father Boudreau's appointment as Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Avon remains in effect. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Rev. Aidan J. Walsh to resign as Pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, Milton. The cardinal has also granted Father Walsh Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date is Feb. 16, 2015. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Rev. Stephen S. Donohoe to resign as Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Chelmsford. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor. Father Donohoe will participate in a priestly renewal/sabbatical program and then accept another archdiocesan assignment upon his return.

From the Sep. 19 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignations of the following pastors and administrators of their respective parishes, in accord with the implementation of Phase III of Disciples in Mission. The effective date of these actions is pending the appointment of a pastor for each parish in the new collaboratives: Rt. Rev. John J. Ahern: Pastor of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, and Pastor of Holy Family and Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Dorchester Rev. Richard T. Burton: Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Georgetown Rev. Peter J. Casey: Administrator of St. Agatha Parish, Milton Very Rev. Robert E. Casey, VF: Pastor of Gate of Heaven Parish, and Pastor of St. Brigid Parish, South Boston, and Temporary Administrator of St. Monica-Saint Augustine Parish, South Boston Rev. Arnold F. Colletti: Pastor of St. Brigid Parish and Pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, Lexington Rev. Sean M. Connor: Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, Weymouth and Temporary Administrator of St. Thomas More Parish, Braintree Rev. Vincent E. Daily: Pastor of St. Gregory Parish, Dorchester Rev. Michael E. Drea: Pastor of St. Paul Parish, Cambridge Rev. Daniel J. Finn: Pastor of St. Ambrose Parish and Pastor of St. Mark Parish, Dorchester Very Rev. Timothy A. Harrison, VF: Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Newburyport Rev. Charles J. Higgins: Administrator of St. Albert the Great Parish, and Administrator of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Weymouth Rev. William P. Joy: Pastor of St. Angela Merici Parish, Mattapan and Pastor of St. Matthew Parish, Dorchester Rev. Brian F. Manning: Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Franklin Rev. Brian J. McHugh: Pastor at St. Ann Parish, Pastor of St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, and Pastor at St. Joseph Parish, Somerville Rev. George E. Morin: Pastor at Holy Redeemer Parish, Merrimac Rev. Linh T. Nguyen: Pastor of St. Bernadette Parish, Randolph Rev. Thomas F. Powers: Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Wellesley Rev. Thomas S. Rafferty: Administrator of St. Paul Parish, Wellesley Rev. John J. Ronaghan: Administrator at St. Mary Parish, Randolph Rev. William T. Schmidt: Pastor of St. Martha Parish, Plainville and Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Wrentham Rev. Ronald L. St. Pierre: Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Tyngsborough Rev. Joseph M. White: Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and Administrator of Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel, South Boston Rev. Stephen P. Zukas: Pastor of St. Peter Parish (Lithuanian) Parish, South Boston Please note that St. Rita Parish in Lowell and St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish in Dracut are already considered open from a previously announced change of assignment.

From the Sep. 12 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Francesco Palombi from Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Parish, Brockton, to Administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Brockton. The effective date of this action was June 3, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Very Rev. Brian R. Kiely as Episcopal Vicar of the West Region. The effective date of this action was June 29, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Rev. Joseph M. Rossi as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Weymouth and as Pastor of St. Jerome Parish, Weymouth. The effective date of this action was July 14, 2014. Father Rossi will be accepting another archdiocesan assignment. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. John A. Currie from Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Holbrook, to Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Weymouth and as Pastor of St. Jerome Parish, Weymouth. The effective date of this action was Aug.9, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Rev. Oscar Martin as Pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Somerville. The effective date of this action was Sept.1, 2014. Father Martin will be returning to the service of the Archdiocese of Newark. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Stephen M. Boyle from Pastor of Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Melrose, to Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Quincy. The effective date of this action is Sept. 12, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. David M. O'Leary as Administrator of Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish, Melrose. The effective date of this action is Sept. 12, 2014.

From the Jun. 13 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Marc J. Bishop from Pastor of St. Rita Parish in Lowell and Pastor at St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish in Dracut, to Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish in Marlborough. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2014.

From the May. 30 2014 edition of The Pilot

Pastors Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as Pastors of their respective parishes which are also Collaboratives in Phase II of Disciples in Mission. Each is effective June 3, 2014: Rev. James A. Achadinha: Holy Family and Our Lady of Good Voyage (Portuguese), Gloucester Rev. Paul T. Clifford: St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi, Braintree Rev. Ronald D. Coyne: Most Precious Blood, Hyde Park and St. Pius Tenth, Milton and St. Anne, Readville Very Rev. John P. Culloty: St. Edward the Confessor, Medfield and St. Jude, Norfolk Rev. Kevin J. Deeley: St. Michael, North Andover Rev. Edward F. Doughty: St. Francis of Assisi and St. Joseph, Medford Rev. Philip B. Earley: St. Dorothy and St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington Rev. Scott A. Euvrard: Holy Family, Amesbury and Star of the Sea, Salisbury Rev. Christopher J. Hickey: St. Mary of the Sacred Heart, Hanover and St. Helen Mother of the Emperor Constantine, Norwell Rev. George C. Hines: Our Lady of Sorrows, Sharon and Blessed Sacrament and St. Mary, Walpole Rev. Timothy J. Kelleher: Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret of Antioch, Saugus Very Rev. Michael W. MacEwen: St. Patrick and St. Linus, Natick Rev. James M. Mahoney: St. Bridget, Abington and Holy Ghost, Whitman Rev. Jason M. Makos: St. Ann and St. Brendan, Dorchester Rev. Joseph M. Mazzone: Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton Rev. Michael B. Medas: St. Agnes, Middleton and St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield Rev. Louis R. Palmieri: Sacred Heart, St. Ann and St. Mary, Quincy Rev. Peter F. Quinn: St. Anne, Littleton and St. Catherine of Alexandria, Westford Rev. Nicholas A. Sannella: Holy Trinity (Polish), Immaculate Conception and St. Anthony of Padua (Portuguese), Lowell Rev. Walter J. Woods: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Acton and St. Isidore, Stow Administrators Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following priests as administrators of their respective parishes; the effective date of each appointment is June 3, 2014; unless otherwise noted. Rev. Paul J. Aveni: Our Lady of the Assumption, Marshfield Rev. Michael J. Bova Conti: St. Timothy, Norwood Rev. Sean M. Connor: St. Thomas More, Braintree; remains administrator of Sacred Heart, Weymouth Rev. Michael A. Hobson: Our Lady of the Lake, Halifax; remains administrator of St. Joseph the Worker, Hanson Rev. Francesco Palombi: St. Patrick, Brockton Rev. John J. Ronaghan: St. Mary, Randolph Rev. Guy F. Sciacca: St. Mary of the Assumption, Hull Parochial Vicars Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the following parochial vicars of the archdiocese to their respective parishes; the effective date of each appointment is June 3, 2014; unless otherwise noted. Rev. F. Agustin Anda Gomez: St. Charles Borromeo and St. Mary, Waltham Rev. Derek J. Borek: Immaculate Conception, Stoughton and St. James, Stoughton [Collaborative] Rev. Eric F. Cadin: St. Michael, North Andover [Collaborative] Rev. David P. Callahan: St. Thomas More, Braintree and Sacred Heart, Weymouth Rev. John R. Carroll: Sacred Heart and St. Brigid, Lexington Rev. Ixon Chateau: Holy Family, Amesbury and Star of the Sea, Salisbury [Collaborative] Rev. John S. Chen: Sacred Heart, St. Ann and St. Mary, Quincy [Collaborative] Rev. Joseph J. D'Onofrio: Sacred Heart, St. Ann and St. Mary, Quincy [Collaborative] Rev. Donald R. Delay: St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi, Braintree [Collaborative] Rev. Joseph Diem: Our Lady of Sorrows, Sharon and Blessed Sacrament and St. Mary, Walpole [Collaborative] Very Rev. William J. Donnelly, OSA: St. Michael, North Andover [Collaborative] Rev. Vincent P. Doolan: Our Lady of Sorrows, Sharon and Blessed Sacrament and St. Mary, Walpole [Collaborative] Rev. Michael J. Farrell: Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret of Antioch, Saugus [Collaborative] Rev. Mario Guarino, FDP: Sacred Heart, Roslindale Rev. Stephen M. Healy: St. Bridget, Abington and Holy Ghost, Whitman [Collaborative] Rev. Kenneth A. Healey, SM: Holy Trinity (Polish), Immaculate Conception, St. Anthony of Padua (Portuguese), Lowell [Collaborative]; effective July 1, 2014. Rev. George G. Hogan: St. Mary, Foxborough, effective April 1, 2014 Rev. John G. Kiley: Holy Family and Our Lady of Good Voyage (Portuguese), Gloucester [Collaborative] Rev. Thomas K. Macdonald: St. Ann and St. Brendan, Dorchester [Collaborative] effective July 1, 2014 Rev. Charles Madi-Okin: Most Precious Blood, Hyde Park and St. Pius Tenth, Milton and St. Anne, Readville [Collaborative] Rev. J. Eduardo P. Marques: Immaculate Conception and St. James, Stoughton [Collaborative] Rev. Daniel P. McCoy: St. Charles Borromeo, Woburn Rev. B.W.T.A. Linus Mendis: St. Dorothy and St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington [Collaborative] Rev. Daniel P. Moloney: St. Joseph, Needham Rev. Mark W. Murphy: St. Paul, Cambridge and Chaplain at Harvard Catholic Center, Cambridge Rev. Ignatius Mushauko: St. Patrick, Brockton Rev. Mark J. Riley: St. Bridget, Abington and Holy Ghost, Whitman [Collaborative] Rev. Paul S. Sughrue: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Acton and St. Isidore, Stow [Collaborative] and assisting Office for Healthcare Ministry Rev. Paul V. Sullivan: St. Francis of Assisi and St. Joseph, Medford [Collaborative] Rev. John T. Swencki: St. Francis of Assisi and St. Joseph, Medford [Collaborative] Rev. Stephen P. Zukas: St. Agatha, Milton; remains as Pastor at St. Peter (Lithuanian), South Boston Newly ordained Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese as parochial vicars of their respective parishes; the effective date is June 3, 2014: Rev. Jeffery S. Archer: St. Linus and St. Patrick, Natick [Collaborative] Rev. Steven Clemence: St. John the Baptist, Peabody and St. Thomas the Apostle, Salem Rev. Peter F. DeFazio: St. James and St. John the Baptist, Haverhill Rev. George E. Fitzsimmons: St. Patrick, Watertown Rev. Kevin T. Hickey: St. Edward the Confessor, Medfield and St. Jude, Norfolk [Collaborative] Rev. Karlo J. Hocurscak: St. John the Evangelist, St. Margaret of Scotland, and St. Mary Star of the Sea, Beverly [Collaborative] Rev. Mark D. Storey: St. Mary, Dedham Rev. Laurence M. Tocci: St. Agnes, Middleton and St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield [Collaborative] Rev. Jiwon Yoon: St. Margaret of Antioch, Burlington Senior Priests Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has granted the following priests, senior priest/retirement status; the effective date is June 3, 2014. Rev. Eugene L. Alves Rev. Richard L. Casey Rev. Msgr. Peter V. Conley Rev. Richard S. DeVeer Rev. James J. McCarthy Rev. Joseph P. McDermott Rev. Peter P. Nolan, CSSp Rev. Leroy E. Owens Other Assignments Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Msgr. Cornelius M. McRae as a member of the faculty at St. John's Seminary, Brighton, effective June 1, 2014. Msgr. McRae remains as a Senior Priest. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Msgr. Peter V. Conley as a member of the faculty at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary, Weston, effective June 17, 2014. Msgr. Conley remains as a Senior Priest.

From the Apr. 25 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Rev. James J. McCarthy to resign as Pastor at St. Thomas More Parish in Braintree. The Cardinal has also granted Father McCarthy Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Sean M. Connor as Temporary Administrator at St. Thomas More Parish in Braintree. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2014. Father Connor remains as Administrator at Sacred Heart Parish in Weymouth.

From the Apr. 4 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Rev. Mark S. Sheehan to resign as Pastor at St. Michael Parish in Bedford. The Cardinal has also granted Father Sheehan Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of this action is April 7, 2014.

From the Mar. 28 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Rev. Stephen M. Healy to resign as Pastor at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Halifax. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2014. Father Healy will be accepting another Archdiocesan assignment. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Rev. Vincent P. Doolan to resign as Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Quincy. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2014. Father Doolan will be accepting another Archdiocesan assignment.

From the Mar. 14 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Most Rev. Robert F. Hennessey from regional bishop and Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region, to regional bishop and Episcopal Vicar of the Merrimack Region. The effective date of this action is March 9, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Gerard Petringa from Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Lexington and Parochial Vicar at St. Brigid Parish in Lexington, to Regional Episcopal Vicar of the North Region. The effective date of this action is March 6, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. James A. Flavin from Lend Lease at the St. John Vianney Center in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, to Regional Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region. The effective date of this action is March 17, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Richard T. Burton from Administrator at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Chelmsford, to Administrator at St. Mary Parish in Georgetown-Rowley. The effective date of this action is March 17, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Michael F. Hobson from Administrator at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield and Temporary Administrator at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Hanson, to Administrator at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Hanson. The effective date of this action is April 1, 2014.

From the Jan. 17 2014 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of pastors for the parishes within the following collaboratives (Phase II of Disciples in Mission). The effective date of each appointment or reappointment is June 3, 2014. Father James M. Achadinha from Parochial Vicar of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Cambridge, to Pastor of Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish, Gloucester and to Pastor of Holy Family Parish, Gloucester. Father Paul T. Clifford from Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Braintree, to Pastor of St. Clare Parish, Braintree and to Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Braintree. Father Ronald D. Coyne from Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Randolph, to Pastor of St. Anne Parish, Readville, to Pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish, Hyde Park, and to Pastor of St. Pius Tenth Parish, Milton. Father John P. Culloty from Pastor of St. Timothy Parish, Norwood, to Pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Parish, Medfield and to Pastor of St. Jude Parish, Norfolk. Father Kevin J. Deeley as Pastor of St. Michael Parish, North Andover. Father Edward F. Doughty from Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Medford, to Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Medford and to Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Medford. Father Phillip B. Earley as Pastor of St. Dorothy Parish, Wilmington and as Pastor of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Wilmington. Father Scott A. Euvrard from Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Sharon, to Pastor of Holy Family Parish, Amesbury and to Pastor of Star of the Sea Parish, Salisbury. Father Christopher J. Hickey from Pastor of St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hanover and Temporary Administrator of St. Helen Mother of the Emperor Constantine, Norwell, to Pastor of St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hanover and to Pastor of St. Helen Mother of the Emperor Constantine, Norwell. Father George C. Hines from Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Medford, to Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Sharon, to Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Walpole, and to Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Walpole. Father Timothy J. Kelleher from Temporary Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Walpole, to Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Saugus and to Pastor of St. Margaret Parish, Saugus. Father Brian R. Kiely from Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Natick, to Pastor of St. Agatha Parish, Milton. Father Michael W. MacEwen from Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough, to Pastor of St. Linus Parish, Natick and to Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Natick. Father James M. Mahoney from Pastor of St. Bridget Parish, Abington and Temporary Administrator of Holy Ghost Parish, Whitman, to Pastor of St. Bridget Parish, Abington and to Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish, Whitman. Father Jason M. Makos from Administrator of St. Ann Parish, Dorchester and Administrator of St. Brendan Parish, Dorchester, to Pastor of St. Ann Parish, Dorchester and to Pastor of St. Brendan Parish, Dorchester. Father Joseph M. Mazzone from Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Hull, to Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Stoughton and to Pastor of St. James Parish, Stoughton. Father Michael B. Medas from Administrator of St. Agnes Parish, Middleton and Administrator of St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield, to Pastor of St. Agnes, Middleton and to Pastor of St. Rose of Lima, Topsfield. Father Louis R. Palmieri from Pastor of Holy Family Parish, Amesbury and Pastor of Star of the Sea Parish, Salisbury, to Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Quincy, to Pastor of St. Ann Parish, Quincy, and to Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Quincy. Father Peter F. Quinn from Pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Westford, to Pastor of St. Anne Parish, Littleton and to Pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Westford. Father Nicholas A. Sannella from Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Lowell, to Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Lowell, to Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Lowell, and to Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Lowell. Father Walter J. Woods from Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Acton and Administrator of St. Isidore Parish, Stow, to Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Acton and to Pastor of St. Isidore Parish, Stow.

From the Nov. 22 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Jason M. Makos from Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish, Whitman, to Administrator of St. Ann Parish, Dorchester and to Administrator at St. Brendan Parish, Dorchester. The effective date is Dec. 1, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert A. Poitras from Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Georgetown, to Administrator of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Pepperell. The effective date is Jan. 1, 2014. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Vincent P. Mellone as Pastor at St. Barbara Parish, Woburn. The cardinal has also granted Father Mellone Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date will be Jan. 1, 2014.

From the Aug. 2 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. John J. Connolly, Jr. from Pastor of St. Brendan Parish in Dorchester, to Administrator of St. John Chrysostom Parish, West Roxbury. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Thomas S. Rafferty from Pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Swampscott, and Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Nahant, to Administrator of St. Paul Parish, Wellesley. The effective date of this action is Sept. 10, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. Daniel J. Hickey as Pastor of Sacred Hearts Parish in Malden. The cardinal has also granted Father Hickey Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2013.

From the Jul. 19 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Rev. Robert M. Blaney from Special Assistant for Clergy to the Secretary for Parish Life and Leadership and Associate Director of Clergy Personnel to Director of Clergy Personnel for the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action was July 1, 2013.

From the Jun. 7 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. Thomas H. Maguire as Pastor at St. Helen Mother of the Emperor Constantine Parish in Norwell. The effective date of this action was May 13, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. Timothy J. Murphy as Pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish in Salem. The cardinal has also granted Father Murphy Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. William F. Salmon as Pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish in Weymouth. The cardinal has also granted Father Salmon Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. Richard C. Conway as Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Dorchester, St. Peter Parish in Dorchester, and Blessed Mother Teresa Parish in Dorchester. The cardinal has also granted Father Conway Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. George J. Dufour as Pastor at St. Anne Parish in Salem. The cardinal has also granted Father Dufour Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has ended the assignment of Rev. Msgr. John R. McLaughlin as Director of the Catholic Center and Priest-Campus Minister at Boston University and appointed him as Director of Spiritual Formation at St. John’s Seminary. The effective date of these actions was June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. David J. Barnes as Pastor at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Beverly and as Administrator at St. Margaret Parish in Beverly and has appointed him as Director of the Catholic Center and Priest-Campus Minister at Boston University. The effective date of these actions was June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Richard T. Burton from Pastor at St. Lucy Parish in Methuen to Administrator at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Chelmsford. The effective date of these actions was June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Gregory J. Mercurio as Administrator at St. Pius Fifth Parish in Lynn. The effective date of this action was June 4, 2013. Father Mercurio’s appointment as Pastor at Holy Family Parish in Lynn remains in effect. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Walter F. Keymont from Pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in East Bridgewater to Administrator at St. Joseph Parish in Kingston. The effective date of these actions is June 11, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has granted Rev. Philip E. Merdinger, BH, Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Michael L. Nolan as Administrator at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Waltham. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2013. Father Nolan’s appointment as Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Waltham remains in effect.

From the May. 31 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the first priestly assignments of the Archdiocese of Boston Presbyteral Class of 2013. Each is appointed parochial vicar at his respective assignments. The effective date of these actions was May 25, 2013: Rev. John A. Cassani to St. Lucy Parish in Methuen and to St. Monica Parish in Methuen. Rev. Thomas K. MacDonald, Jr., to St. Agnes Parish in Middleton and to St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield. Rev. Jacques A. McGuffie to Holy Family Parish in Dorchester, to St. Peter Parish in Dorchester, and to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Dorchester. Rev. Gerald A. Souza to St. Mary Parish in Billerica, to St. Andrew Parish in Billerica, and to St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Billerica. Rev. Christopher W. Wallace to St. Rita Parish in Lowell and to St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish in Dracut.

From the May. 24 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Rev. Michael B. Medas as Administrator at St. Agnes Parish in Middleton and as Administrator at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Father Medas will remain Director of Clergy Personnel for the Archdiocese of Boston until July 1, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. Eugene P. Sullivan as Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Weymouth. The cardinal has also granted Father Sullivan Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is July 1, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. Joseph P. McDermott as Pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish in Stoughton. The cardinal has also granted Father McDermott Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Aug. 1, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Giggi as Pastor at St. Linus Parish in Natick. The cardinal has also granted Msgr. Giggi Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Oct. 1, 2013.

From the May. 17 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Richard W. Fitzgerald from pastor at St. Paul Parish in Wellesley to administrator at St. Columbkille Parish in Brighton. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Sean M. Connor from pastor at St. Ann Parish in Dorchester to administrator at Sacred Heart Parish in Weymouth. The effective date of this action is Aug. 1, 2013.

From the Mar. 22 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of pastors for the parishes within the following Collaboratives: Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Brian L. Flynn from pastor at St. Mary Parish in Lynn, to pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Lynn and to pastor at St. Mary Parish in Lynn. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Daniel J. Riley from pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Weymouth, to pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish in Salem, to pastor at St. Anne Parish in Salem, to pastor at St. James Parish in Salem, and to pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish in Salem. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Paul E. Ritt from pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Chelmsford, to pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Lynnfield and to pastor at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Lynnfield. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Thomas A. Mahoney, from pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Belmont, to pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Belmont and to pastor at St. Luke Parish in Belmont. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father John E. Sheridan from pastor at St. James Parish in Salem, to pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Middleboro-Rochester and to pastor at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish in Lakeville. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013.

From the Mar. 1 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of pastors for the parishes within the following collaboratives: Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Mark A. Mahoney from pastor at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield, to pastor at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Beverly, to pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Beverly, and to pastor at St. Margaret Parish in Beverly. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Shawn W. Allen from pastor at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Billerica, to pastor at St. Mary Parish in Billerica, to pastor at St. Andrew Parish in Billerica, and to pastor at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Billerica. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Msgr. William P. Fay from pastor at St. Columbkille Parish in Brighton, to pastor at St. Monica Parish in Methuen, and to pastor at St. Lucy Parish in Methuen. The effective date of this action is June 4, 2013. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Carlos F. Flor as pastor at St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Roxbury, as pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jamaica Plain, as pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain. The effective date of this reappointment is June 4, 2013.

From the Feb. 15 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Father John J. Connelly to resign as pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Newton. The cardinal has also granted Father Connelly senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 4, 2013.

From the Jan. 18 2013 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father Dennis A. Dever to resign as pastor at St. Clement Parish in Somerville. The cardinal has also granted Father Dever senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Feb. 2, 2013.

From the Nov. 30 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Paul R. Soper from pastor at St. Albert the Great Parish in Weymouth, to Director of Pastoral Planning for the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is Dec. 1, 2012.

From the Nov. 16 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Robert M. Blaney from pastor at St. Jerome Parish in Weymouth, to administrator at St. Joseph Parish in Boston and, to Special Assistant to the Secretary for Parish Life and Leadership. The effective date of these actions is Jan. 8, 2013.

From the Nov. 9 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Father Arthur T. MacKay as pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield. Father MacKay will be accepting another assignment within the Archdiocese. The effective date of this action is Nov. 11, 2012.

From the Oct. 19 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Daniel C. O'Connell from pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Boston, to pastor at Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish in Newton. The effective date of this action is Dec. 1, 2012

From the Oct. 12 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father William T. Schmidt from pastor at St. Patrick Parish in Stoneham, to pastor at St. Mary Parish in Wrentham and to pastor at St. Martha Parish in Plainville. The effective date of this action is Nov. 20, 2012.

From the Sep. 28 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Oscar Martin Dominguez as pastor at St. Benedict Parish in Somerville. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in East Boston. The effective date of this action was Sept. 4, 2012.

From the Sep. 21 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father James W. Savage from parochial vicar at St. Paul Parish in Cambridge, to pastor at St. Eulalia Parish in Winchester. The effective date of this action is Oct. 22, 2012.

From the Aug. 3 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Richard E. Cannon from pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish in Quincy, to pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hopkinton. The effective date of this action is Sept. 3, 2012.

From the Jul. 20 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Rodney J. Copp from pastor at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Waltham, to pastor at St. Gerard Majella Parish in Canton. The effective date of this action is Aug. 28, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father Robert R. Kennedy to resign as pastor at St. Monica St. Augustine Parish in South Boston. The cardinal has also granted Father Kennedy senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is July 31, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Thomas J. Powers as pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Lynnfield. This appointment is in addition to Father Powers' assignment as pastor at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Lynnfield. The effective date of this action is Aug. 1, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father George C. Hines from pastor at St. Mary Parish in Wrentham and from pastor at St. Martha Parish in Plainville, to pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Medford. The effective date of this action is Aug. 1, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Frank J. Silva from pastor at Corpus Christi St. Bernard Parish in Newton, to pastor at St. Margaret Parish in Burlington. The effective date of this action is Sept. 4, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Robert J. Carr from pastor at St. Benedict Parish in Somerville, to pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Quincy. The effective date of this action is Oct. 1, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Very Reverend Thomas F. Nestor, V.F., from pastor at St. Eulalia Parish in Winchester, to pastor at St. Paul Parish in Hingham. The effective date of this action is Aug. 26, 2012.

From the Jun. 29 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the first priestly assignments of the Archdiocese of Boston Presbyteral Class of 2012. Unless otherwise noted, each is appointed parochial vicar at his respective assignment(s). The effective date of these actions was June 28, 2012: Reverend Eric M. Bennett to Gate of Heaven Parish and Saint Brigid Parish in South Boston. Reverend Eric F. Cadin to Saint Michael Parish in North Andover. Reverend Felipe de Jesus Gonzalez to Cathedral of the Holy Cross Parish in Boston. Reverend John J. Healy to Saint Pius Fifth Parish in Lynn. Reverend Adrian A. Milik to Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish in Bridgewater. Reverend Michael F. Sheehan, FPO, to Priest-Friar with the Franciscans of Primitive Observance. Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Most Rev. Arthur L. Kennedy from Rector of Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, to Episcopal Vicar for the New Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2012. Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Rev. Msgr. James P. Moroney from Member of the Adjunct Faculty at Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, to Rector of Saint John's Seminary in Brighton. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2012.

From the Jun. 15 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Paul T. Clifford from pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hopkinton, to pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Braintree. The effective date of this action is pending the appointment of Father Clifford's successor at St. John the Evangelist Parish. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the resignation of Father John M. Sullivan as pastor at St. Margaret Parish in Burlington. The effective date of this action was June 12, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father John E. Farrell, V.F., to resign as pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Lynnfield. The cardinal has also granted Father Farrell senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Aug. 1, 2012.

From the May. 18 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Michael J. Doyle from temporary parochial vicar at St. Michael Parish in North Andover, to pastor at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Danvers. The effective date of this action is June 5, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Paul J. Aveni from administrator at Holy Trinity Parish in Quincy, to pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Middleborough and to pastor at Saints Martha and Mary Parish in Lakeville. The effective date of this action is June 5, 2012.

From the May. 11 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Shawn P. Carey, from part-time parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hopkinton and part-time assistant director of the Office of the Apostolate for the Deaf, to director of the Office of the Apostolate for the Deaf of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is June 5, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., accepts the resignation of Father Alonso E. Macias as pastor at St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Roxbury, pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jamaica Plain, and pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain. The cardinal has also assigned Father Macias as parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Marlborough. The effective date of this action is June 5, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Carlos F. Flor, from parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Revere, to pastor at St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Roxbury, to pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jamaica Plain, and to pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain. The effective date of this action is June 5, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., accepts the resignation of Father Patrick J. McLaughlin, administrator at St. Joseph Parish in Medford. The cardinal has also granted Father McLaughlin senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 26, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father Robert J. Carr to resign as pastor at St. Benedict Parish in Somerville. Father Carr will be accepting another assignment within the archdiocese. The effective date of this action is pending the appointment of his successor.

From the Apr. 27 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Father John L. Sullivan to resign as pastor at St. Gerard Majella Parish in Canton. The effective date of this action is June 5, 2012. Father Sullivan will be accepting another archdiocesan assignment. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has announced the appointment of Very Reverend Kevin M. Sepe, V.F., from pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Braintree, to Episcopal Vicar and Secretary of Parish Life and Leadership in the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2012.

From the Apr. 20 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Arthur T. MacKay from parochial vicar at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Woburn, to pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2012.

From the Apr. 13 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father Gerard L. Dorgan to resign as pastor at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Danvers. The cardinal has also granted Father Dorgan senior priest /retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 5, 2012.

From the Apr. 6 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father Richard P. Crowley to resign as pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Middleborough. The cardinal has also granted Father Crowley senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 5, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father Francis E. Daley to resign as pastor at Saints Martha and Mary Parish in Lakeville. The cardinal has also granted Father Daley senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 5, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has accepted the request of Father James F. Rafferty to resign as pastor at St. Paul Parish in Hingham. The cardinal has also granted Father Rafferty senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 5, 2012.

From the Mar. 30 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Kevin J. Deeley from Temporary Administrator at St. Raphael Parish in Medford, to Pastor at St. Michael Parish in North Andover. The effective date of this action is April 27, 2012.

From the Mar. 23 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has announced the appointment of Very Reverend John W. Delaney, V.F., from Temporary Administrator at St. Michael Parish in North Andover, to Pastor at Sacred Hearts Parish in Haverhill. The effective date of this action is April 10, 2012.

From the Mar. 16 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has accepted the request of Father Henry J. Jennings to resign as Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Somerville. The cardinal has also granted Father Jennings Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is May 8, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Brian J. McHugh as Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Somerville. This appointment is in addition to his present assignments as Pastor at St. Ann Parish in Somerville and Pastor at St. Catherine of Genoa Parish in Somerville. The effective date of this action is May 8, 2012.

From the Mar. 9 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Richard M. Erikson from Priest Pursuing Higher Studies/Sabbatical status, to Pastor at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Sudbury. The effective date of this action was March 1, 2012.

From the Feb. 24 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Edward F. Doughty, from part-time Campus Minister at Salem State University in Salem and as part-time Campus Minister at University of Massachusetts in Boston, to Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Medford. The effective date of this action is March 1, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Mark E. Ballard from Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield to Pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Melrose. The effective date of this action is March 4, 2012.

From the Feb. 3 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Paul T. Keyes as member of the pastoral team at St. Michael Parish in North Andover. Cardinal O'Malley has also granted Father Keyes Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was Jan. 15, 2012.

From the Jan. 13 2012 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Joseph R. Foster as pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Medford. The effective date of this action was Jan. 1, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father John M. Sullivan, from pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Melrose to pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Burlington. The effective date of this action is Feb. 1, 2012.

From the Dec. 23 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Jeremy P. St. Martin as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Townsend. The effective date of this action is Jan. 1, 2012. Father St. Martin's assignment as Coordinator of Catholic Deaf Ministries in the Office of Cultural Diversity remains in effect until Feb. 1, 2012. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Henry G. Chambers to resign as pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Millis, for reasons of health. The cardinal has also granted Father Chambers Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Jan. 1, 2012.

From the Dec. 9 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Cornelius J. Mullaney to resign as Moderator and Member of the Team Ministry at St. Pius Fifth Parish in Lynn, for reasons of health. The cardinal has also granted Father Mullaney Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was Dec. 2, 2011.

From the Nov. 11 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Thomas A. Mahoney, from Catholic Chaplain at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Belmont. The effective date of this action is Dec. 8, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father John E. Sheridan as Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Salem. The effective date of this action is Nov. 9, 2011. Father Sheridan's appointment as pastor at St. James Parish in Salem remains in effect. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John E. MacInnis, VF, as Pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Salem. The effective date of this action is Nov. 9, 2011. This appointment is in addition to Father MacInnis' present assignment as Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Peabody.

From the Oct. 21 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Shawn W. Allen, from Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Townsend to Pastor at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Billerica. The effective date of this action is Oct 23, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Michael J. Bova Conti to resign as Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Sudbury. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Father Bova Conti will participate in a priestly renewal/sabbatical program and then accept another archdiocesan assignment upon his return. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Joseph P. Robinson to resign as Pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Burlington. The cardinal has also granted Father Robinson Senior Priest/Retirement status with responsibility to the Emergency Response Group. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor at St. Margaret Parish.

From the Oct. 14 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Eugene D. Tully as Pastor of St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Billerica. The effective date of this action was Oct. 6, 2011.

From the Oct. 7 2011 edition of The Pilot

His Eminence, Seán P. Cardinal O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained permanent deacons, class of 2011, of the archdiocese; the assignments are effective Sept. 17, 2011. Deacon David A. Brooks to St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Tyngsborough, and Office of Marriage Ministry, Braintree. Deacon Christopher Z. Connelly to Christ the King Parish, and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, and St. Edith Stein Parish, Brockton, and Office of Diaconate Formation, Braintree. Deacon Paul D. Coughlin to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Carver, and Office of Diaconal Life and Ministry, Braintree. Deacon Joseph B. Guerrier to St. Ann Parish and St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, Somerville, and Office of Cultural Diversity, Braintree. Deacon Geoffrey W. Higgins to Good Shepherd Parish, Wayland, and Office of Diaconal Life and Ministry, Braintree. Deacon Joseph J. Hopgood to St. John the Evangelist Parish, East Bridgewater, and Office of Pastoral Care (Prison Ministry), Braintree. Deacon Cheonil Kim to Korean Catholic Community, Newton, and Office of Cultural Diversity, Braintree. Deacon Paul M. Kline to St. Mary Parish, Foxborough, and Office of Pastoral Support and Outreach, Braintree. Deacon Howard C. League to St. Thecla Parish, Pembroke, and Office of Religious Education, Braintree. Deacon Vincent J. Leo to St. John the Evangelist Parish, Winthrop, and Office of Pastoral Care (Hospital Ministry), Braintree. Deacon Timothy J. Maher to St. Jerome Parish, Weymouth, and Pro-Life and Respect Life Office, Braintree. Deacon Thomas L. O'Donnell to St. Peter Parish, Cambridge, and Office of Diaconate Formation, Braintree. Deacon Kevin J. Winn to St. Joseph Parish, Kingston, and Office of Marriage Ministry, Braintree.

From the Sep. 30 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father George C. Hines as Pastor of St. Martha Parish in Plainville. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Wrentham. The effective date of this action was Sept. 25, 2011.

From the Aug. 19 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas E. Keyes from Temporary Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Medford to Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Ipswich. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Albert M. Faretra from Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Belmont to Pastor of St. Blaise Parish in Bellingham. The effective date of this action is Oct. 3, 2011.

From the Aug. 12 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., has accepted the decision of Father Thomas J. Stanton to resign as Pastor at St. Martha Parish in Plainville. Father Stanton has been granted a leave of absence. The effective date of these actions is Sept. 6, 2011.

From the Jul. 15 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John G. Kiley from Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Ipswich to Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gloucester. The effective date of this action was July 10, 2011.

From the May. 27 2011 edition of The Pilot

Newly Ordained Class of 2011 His Eminence, Seán P. Cardinal O'Malley OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Unless otherwise noted each is appointed parochial vicar at his respective assignment(s), and the effective date is June 1, 2011. Father John Anthony D'Arpino to St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater. Father Michael Joseph Farrell to Holy Family, Amesbury and Star of the Sea, Salisbury. Father Seán Patrick Hurley, FPO, to Apostolates of the Friars of Primitive Observance. Father Andrew Taegon Kwang Lee to Sacred Heart, Weymouth. Father Mark William Murphy to St. Agatha, Milton. Father Carlos David Suarez to Christ the King, Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Edith Stein, Brockton.

From the May. 6 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Joseph G. Arsenault to resign, as Parochial Vicar at St. Bridget Parish in Abington, for reasons of health. The cardinal has also granted Father Arsenault Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was April 30, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Michael J. Kearney to resign as Pastor at St. Blaise Parish in Bellingham. Father Kearney will be accepting another assignment within the archdiocese. The effective date of this action is May 31, 2011.

From the Apr. 22 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the request of Father Harold E. LeBlanc to resign as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Woburn. The cardinal has also granted Father LeBlanc Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was April 15, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father George J. Butera from Temporary Administrator of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Revere to Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Revere. The effective date of this action was April 18, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Msgr. Paul V. Garrity from unassigned status to Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Norwood. The effective date of this action is May 31, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Edward D. McCabe from Temporary Administrator of St. Edith Stein Parish in Brockton to Pastor of St. Ann Parish in West Bridgewater. The effective date of this action is May 31, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father George E. Morin from Moderator and Member of the Team Ministry at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Saugus, and from Moderator and Member of the Team Ministry at St. Margaret Parish in Saugus to Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Merrimac. The effective date of this action is May 31, 2011.

From the Apr. 15 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Stephen J. Linehan from a period of release for duty as a Chaplain in the United States Navy to Pastor at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Westwood. The effective date of this action is May 19, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father William D. Devine from Temporary Administrator at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Beverly to Pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Bridgewater. The effective date of this action is May 31, 2011.

From the Mar. 4 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Msgr. Cornelius M. McRae to resign, as Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Norwood. The cardinal announces that Msgr. McRae will accept the appointment as Spiritual Director for the Casa Santa Maria of the Pontifical North American College in Rome. The effective date of these actions is May 31, 2011.

From the Feb. 18 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., has accepted the request of Father R. Michael Guarino to resign, as Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Revere, for reasons of health. The cardinal has also granted Father Guarino Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is March 1, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., has accepted the request of Father Michael J. Harkins to resign as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain. The cardinal has appointed Father Harkins as Parochial Vicar at Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish in Newton. The effective date of these actions is March 1, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Alonso E. Macias from Parochial Vicar at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Cambridge to Pastor of St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Roxbury, to Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jamaica Plain, and to Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain. The effective date of this action is March 1, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., has announced the appointment of Father Louis R. Palmieri as Pastor of Star of the Sea Parish in Salisbury. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Amesbury. The effective date of this action is March 1, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., has announced the appointment of Father James T. Kelly from Temporary Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish in Newburyport to Pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Billerica. The effective date of this action is March 15, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Timothy A. Harrison from Moderator and Member of the Team Ministry at Holy Family Parish in Gloucester, to Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Newburyport. The effective date of this action is March 15, 2011.

From the Jan. 21 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap has announced the appointment of Father William F. Murphy from Chaplain for the Harvard-Radcliffe Catholic Student Center in Cambridge to Spiritual Director and full-time Member of the Faculty at Blessed John XXIII National Seminary in Weston. The effective date of these actions is May 31, 2011.

From the Jan. 14 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father John T. Swencki to resign as Pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Billerica. The cardinal has also granted Father Swencki Health Leave status. The effective date of these actions was Jan. 9, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Joseph M. Mazzone, from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Weymouth to Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hull. The effective date of this action is Feb. 1, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Edward C. McDonagh to resign, as Pastor of St. Ann Parish in West Bridgewater, for reasons of health. The cardinal has also granted Father McDonagh Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is May 4, 2011. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Very Reverend Joseph K. Raeke, V.F., from Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Bridgewater to Pastor of Christ the King Parish in Brockton, to Pastor of St. Edith Stein Parish in Brockton, and to Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Brockton. The effective date of this action is May 31, 2011.

From the Jan. 7 2011 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Very Rev. James J. Laughlin, VF from pastor of St. Ann Parish in Wayland and from pastor of St. Zepherin Parish in Wayland to pastor of the newly formed Parish of the Good Shepherd in Wayland. The effective date of these actions was Jan. 1, 2011.

From the Dec. 17 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Thomas B. Morgan to resign as Pastor of Star of the Sea Parish in Salisbury. The cardinal has also granted Father Morgan Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Jan. 16, 2011.

From the Dec. 10 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Phillip B. Earley as Pastor of St. Dorothy Parish in Wilmington. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Wilmington. The effective date of this action is Jan. 9, 2011.

From the Nov. 26 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father William S. Dunn, from Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish in Chelmsford to Pastor at St. John Chrysostom Parish in West Roxbury. The effective date of this action is Dec. 12, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Timothy E. Kearney, from Pastor at St. Mary Parish in Hull to Pastor at All Saints Parish in Haverhill. The effective date of this action is Jan. 16, 2011.

From the Oct. 29 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father William J. English to resign as Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Quincy. The cardinal has also granted Father English Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was Oct. 15, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Kevin P. Horrigan to resign as Pastor of St. Dorothy Parish in Wilmington. The cardinal has also granted Father Horrigan Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Nov. 8, 2010.

From the Oct. 8 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Jason M. Makos, from Temporary Administrator of Holy Family in Amesbury to Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Whitman. The effective date of this action was Sept. 26, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stephen M. Boyle from Co-Director of Campus Ministry at Emmanuel College in Boston to Pastor of Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Parish in Melrose. The effective date of this action is Oct. 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Joseph T. MacCarthy, from Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish in Medway to Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Plymouth. The effective date of this action is Oct. 17, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Thomas C. Boudreau, from Parochial Vicar at St. Ann Parish in Quincy to Pastor of St. Michael Parish in Avon. The effective date of this action is Oct. 24, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father David C. Michael, from Pastor of St. John Chrysostom Parish in West Roxbury to Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Needham. The effective date of this action is Nov. 7, 2010.

From the Aug. 20 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father William B. Palardy, from Member of the Faculty at Blessed John XXIII National Seminary in Weston to Rector of Blessed John XXIII National Seminary in Weston. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the decision of Father Michael Parise to resign as Pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Billerica. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2010. Father Parise has been granted a leave of absence. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John T. Swencki, from Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Whitman to Pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Billerica. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Christopher J. Casey, from Parochial Vicar at St. Agnes Parish in Arlington to Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Methuen. The effective date of this action is Sept. 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert A. Poitras, from Parochial Vicar at St. Agatha Parish in Milton to Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Georgetown. The effective date of this action is Sept. 12, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Bishop-elect Arthur L. Kennedy as a Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is Sept. 14, 2010. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as Rector of St. John Seminary, Brighton. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Bishop-elect Peter J. Uglietto from Rector of Blessed John XXIII National Seminary, Weston to Regional Bishop of the North Region and as a Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of these actions is Sept. 14, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Louis R. Palmieri, from Pastor of St. Michael Parish in Avon to Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Amesbury. The effective date of this action is Sept. 26, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the decision of Father Michael J. Harkins not to seek reappointment as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain. The effective date of this action is Oct. 1, 2010. Father Harkins will be accepting a new assignment in the archdiocese. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Paul J. Aveni, from Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere to Pastor of St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Roxbury and Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain. The effective date of this action is Oct. 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Very Reverend James J. Barry, VF, as Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Chelsea. The effective date of this action is Oct. 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John P. Kearns, from Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Plymouth to Catholic Chaplain at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor at St. Mary Parish.

From the Aug. 13 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father David P. O'Donnell from Pastor of Christ the King Parish in Brockton to Pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Needham. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor at Christ the King Parish.

From the Aug. 6 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Robert W. Murray as Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Haverhill. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of St. James Parish in Haverhill. The effective date of this action was Aug. 1, 2010.

From the Jun. 25 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Keith P. LeBlanc as Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Haverhill. The effective date of this action was June 18, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father James M. Carroll to resign as Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Georgetown for health reasons. The cardinal has also granted Father Carroll Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions will be pending the appointment of a new pastor.

From the Jun. 18 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Michael C. Harrington as Director of the Office for Outreach and Cultural Diversity of the Archdiocese of Boston. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Assistant Director of Vocations of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father John J. Grimes as Pastor of St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Sherborn. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish in Dover. The effective date of this action is Aug. 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap, has announced the appointment of Father Brian L. Flynn from Member of the Team Ministry at St. Edith Stein Parish in Brockton, to Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Lynn. The effective date of this action is Aug. 1, 2010.

From the Jun. 11 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Rodney J. Copp to Director of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith. The effective date of this action is June 14, 2010. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Waltham. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Marc J. Bishop from Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Methuen to Pastor of St. Rita Parish in Lowell and Pastor of St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish in Dracut. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the change in status of Father Terence P. Curley from Health Leave to Senior Priest/Retirement status for reasons of health. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2010.

From the Jun. 4 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Michael B. Medas from Associate Director to Director of Clergy Personnel for the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father J. Michael Lawlor from Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Needham to Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Hamilton. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2010.

From the May. 28 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of newly ordained priest, Father Daniel P. Moloney to Parochial Vicar at St. Columbkille Parish in Brighton. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of newly ordained priest, Father Guy F. Sciacca to Parochial Vicar at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Chelmsford. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of newly ordained priest, Father Gregory G. Vozzo to Parochial Vicar at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Braintree. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2010.

From the May. 21 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian E. Mahoney from Pastor of St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Sherborn to Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Dracut. The effective date of this action is June 14, 2010.

From the May. 14 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Daniel J. Finn as Pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Dorchester. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2010. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of St. Mark Parish in Dorchester.

From the May. 7 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John A. Currie from Parochial Vicar at St. Paul Parish in Hingham to Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Holbrook. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2010.

From the Apr. 23 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Louis D. Bourgeois to resign as Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Hamilton. The Cardinal has also granted Father Bourgeois Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is July 1, 2010.

From the Apr. 16 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Darin V. Colarusso from Parochial Vicar at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Braintree to Pastor of St. Athanasius Parish in Reading. The effective date of this action is June 28, 2010.

From the Apr. 9 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Christopher Gomes, newly incardinated into the Archdiocese of Boston, from Temporary Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Roxbury to Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Peabody. The effective date of this action is April 12, 2010.

From the Apr. 2 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father William T. Kelly from Director of the Office of Clergy Support and Ongoing Formation to Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Dedham. The effective date of this action is May 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert J. Deehan from Director of Clergy Personnel to Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Duxbury. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Very Rev. Daniel D. Magni, VF to resign as Pastor at St. Rita Parish in Lowell. The Cardinal has also granted Father Magni Senior Priest / Retirement status for health reasons. The effective date of these actions is June 1, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert L. Connors from Pastor of St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish in Dracut and from Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Dracut to Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Watertown. The effective date of these actions will be pending the appointment of his successor at St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish and at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Edward M. Riley from Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Holbrook to Formation Director for Pastoral Ministries at St. John's Seminary in Brighton. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2010. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as Spiritual Director/Liaison for home-school families in the Archdiocese of Boston.

From the Mar. 26 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Bryan K. Parrish from Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Duxbury to Assistant Vicar for Administration and Special Assistant to the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of these actions is May 17, 2010.

From the Mar. 5 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father William G. Williams from Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Dedham to Pastor of St. Peter Parish in Plymouth. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor at St. Mary Parish.

From the Feb. 26 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas J. Stanton from Administrator to Pastor of St. Martha Parish in Plainville. The effective date of this action was Feb. 20, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John E. Sheridan as Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Salem-Peabody. The effective date of this action is April 12, 2010. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Pastor of St. James Parish in Salem. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the decision of Msgr. Paul V. Garrity not to seek reappointment as Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Lynn. The effective date of this action is June 30, 2010. Msgr. Garrity will accept another archdiocesan assignment.

From the Feb. 19 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Frederick L. Barr as Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Watertown. The effective date of this action was Feb. 4, 2010. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father William T. Kremmell to resign as Pastor of St. Athanasius Parish in Reading. The cardinal has also granted Father Kremmell Senior Priest/Retirement status with the understanding that Father Kremmell will accept emergency response assignments until he reaches age 75. The effective date of these actions is June 28, 2010.

From the Feb. 12 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Richard T. Burton from Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Salem-Peabody and from Administrator of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Peabody to Pastor of St. Lucy Parish in Methuen. The effective date of these actions is April 12, 2010.

From the Feb. 5 2010 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John W. Gentleman from Administrator to Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Manchester by the Sea and of St. John the Baptist Parish in Essex. The effective date of these actions was Feb. 1, 2010.

From the Dec. 18 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas S. Rafferty as pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Nahant. The effective date of this action was Dec. 15, 2009. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Swampscott. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Richard L. Casey from temporary administrator to pastor of St. Anne Parish in Littleton. The effective date of this action was Dec. 15, 2009.

From the Dec. 11 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Thomas E. Keyes as Pastor of St. Lucy Parish in Methuen and has granted him permission to serve with the Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle. The effective date of these actions is April 12, 2010.

From the Nov. 20 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Clifton M. Thuma as Pastor of St. Anne Parish in Littleton. The effective date of this action is Dec. 1, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the end of the assignment of Father James L. McCune as Director of the Office for Senior Priests. The cardinal has also granted Father McCune Senior Priest / Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Jan. 1, 2010. Father McCune will remain as Chaplain to Senior Priests of the archdiocese.

From the Oct. 30 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Wallace E. Blackwood as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Manchester-by-the-Sea and as Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Essex. The effective date of this action is pending the appointment of his successor. Father Blackwood will accept another archdiocesan assignment.

From the Oct. 23 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has announced that he is ending the appointment of Most Rev. Francis X. Irwin as Regional Bishop of the North Region of the Archdiocese of Boston and he is granting Bishop Irwin Senior Bishop/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was Oct. 20. Bishop Irwin will remain as a vicar general of the archdiocese. [On Oct. 20, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI accepted Bishop Irwin's resignation as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese on having reached the age limit.] Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap, has announced the appointment of Father John F. Mulloy to Interim Regional Episcopal Vicar of the North Region of the Archdiocese of Boston and the change of his present assignment from full-time to part-time Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Malden. The effective date of these actions was Oct. 20, 2009.

From the Sep. 18 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation, offered for reasons of health, of Father Terence P. Curley as pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Nahant. The effective date of this action is pending the appointment of his successor.

From the Sep. 11 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Oscar J. Pratt as Pastor at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Boston (Roxbury). The effective date of this action was Sept. 7, 2009.

From the Jul. 31 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas A. Kopp from Pastor of St. James the Greater Parish in Boston to Rector of St. Anselm Church in Sudbury. The effective date of these actions is Aug. 24, 2009. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as Archdiocesan Director of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

From the Jul. 17 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap has announced the appointment of Father Jonathan M. Gaspar as Co-Director of the Office for Worship and Spiritual Life of the Archdiocese of Boston, effective July 15, 2009. This is in addition to Father Gaspar's current assignment as Priest Secretary to His Eminence, the Cardinal. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap has announced the appointment of Msgr. Dennis F. Sheehan as Associate Director in the Office for Worship and Spiritual Life of the Archdiocese of Boston, effective July 15, 2009. This is in addition to Msgr. Sheehan's current assignment as parochial vicar at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Newton. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the decision of Father Edward F. Doughty not to seek reappointment for another term as pastor of St. Bernadette Parish, Randolph. The cardinal has also granted Father Doughty a period of health leave at the end of which he will accept another archdiocesan assignment. The effective date of these actions is Aug. 1, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Linh T. Nguyen from Parochial Vicar at St. Bernadette Parish, Randolph to Pastor of St. Bernadette Parish, Randolph, effective Aug. 1, 2009.

From the Jun. 26 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Vincent J. Gianni from Temporary Administrator of St. Florence Parish in Wakefield to Pastor of St. Florence Parish in Wakefield. The effective date of this action was June 15, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Paul L. Ring from Pastor of Sacred Heart-St. James Parish in Groton and from Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Pepperell to Pastor of the newly formed parish of Our Lady of Grace in Pepperell. The effective date of these actions is July 1, 2009.

From the Jun. 19 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the end of the assignment of Father Jose Manuel de la Pena as Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in East Boston. The effective date of this action was June 17, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Oscar Martin as Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in East Boston. The effective date of this action was June 17, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James L. McCune as Chaplain to Senior Priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2009. This appointment is in addition to his present assignment as Director of the Office for Senior Priests.

From the May. 29 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has announced the first assignments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. Each is appointed parochial vicar in the respective parish or parishes, unless otherwise noted. The effective date of each assignment is June 2, 2009. Father Frank D. Camp, St. Mary Parish, Franklin Father Shawn P. Carey, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Hopkinton and Assistant Director of the Office of the Deaf Apostolate (part time in each). Father David W. Gunter, St. Monica Parish, Methuen Father Seán M. Maher, Holy Family Parish, Duxbury Father Huy H. Nguyen, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, and Holy Family Parish and St. Peter Parish, Dorchester Father Israel J. Rodriguez, Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John J. Connolly to Pastor of St. Brendan Parish in Dorchester. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2009. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as Special Assistant to the Archbishop.

From the May. 22 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father David B. Couturier, OFM, Cap. as Director of Pastoral Planning for the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of this action was May 4, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father James B. Clark as Moderator of the Team Ministry at St. Monica Parish in Methuen. The effective date of this action was May 14, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Robert J. Congdon as Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Cambridge. The effective date of this action was May 14, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Patrick S. Armano from Member of the Team Ministry at St. Monica Parish in Methuen to Pastor of St. Monica Parish in Methuen. The effective date of this action was May 14, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Michael E. Drea from Parochial Vicar at St. Ann Parish in Quincy to Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Cambridge. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian M. Clary from Rector at St. Anselm Church in Sudbury to Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Brookline. The effective date of this action is pending the appointment of his successor at St. Anselm Church. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as Director of the Priests' Recovery Program of the Archdiocese of Boston.

From the May. 15 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father H. Joseph Murphy to resign as pastor of St. Florence Parish in Wakefield. The cardinal has also granted Father Murphy Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is May 31, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Kenneth V. Cannon from parochial vicar at Holy Family Parish in Duxbury to pastor of St. Mary of the Nativity Parish in Scituate. The effective date of these actions is June 1, 2009.

From the Apr. 17 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father James L. Fahey to resign as Pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Beverly. The cardinal has also granted Father Fahey Senior Priest /Retirement status. The effective date of these actions was April 15, 2009.

From the Apr. 10 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian F. Manning from Pastor of St. Mary of the Nativity Parish in Scituate to Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Franklin. The effective date of this action is May 12, 2009.

From the Mar. 27 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Right Rev. John J. Ahern from Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Brookline to Pastor of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Dorchester, and to Pastor of St. Peter Parish in Dorchester and to Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Dorchester. The effective date of these actions is May 5, 2009.

From the Feb. 27 2009 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Aidan J. Walsh from full-time Member of the Staff of the Metropolitan Tribunal to Pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish in Milton. In addition, Father Walsh has been appointed as a part-time Member of the Staff of the Metropolitan Tribunal to serve there one day a week. The effective date of these actions is March 6, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father David P. Callahan from Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Franklin to Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Quincy. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor at St. Mary Parish in Franklin.

From the Jan. 2 2009 edition of The Pilot

“The Archdiocese of Boston announced today that two allegations of sexual abuse of a minor by Father James F. Power (’62) have been found to be unsubstantiated. Father Power was placed on administrative leave in February 2002, after a review of his file revealed he had been the subject of an allegation in 1993. A second allegation was reported to the archdiocese in October 2002. Father Power has now been removed from administrative leave and has been assigned the status of Senior Priest. The complaints against Father Power were found to be unsubstantiated and his ministry, beyond sacramental celebrations with members of his family, will be exercised with the permission of the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia of the Archdiocese of Boston. In reaching this decision, Cardinal Seán O’Malley reaffirmed his concern for all persons impacted by the sad reality of sexual abuse of children by clergy. The cardinal and the archdiocese remain committed to resolving cases of this nature in a manner that is as just as possible for all involved.”

From the Dec. 19 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father J. Garret Thomson from Temporary Member of the Emergency Response Group and Temporary Administrator of St. Martha Parish in Plainville to Pastor of St. Martha Parish in Plainville. The effective date of these actions was Dec. 12, 2008.

From the Dec. 12 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John M. Rowan from Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Quincy to Pastor of St. George Parish in Framingham. The effective date of this action is Jan. 10, 2009. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Paul R. Soper from Pastor of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Dorchester to Pastor of St. Albert the Great Parish in Weymouth. The effective date of this action is Feb. 3, 2009.

From the Nov. 14 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Mark E. Ballard from Parochial Vicar at All Saints Parish in Haverhill to Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield. The effective date of this action is Nov.29, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John M. Capuci from a period of priestly renewal/sabbatical to Pastor at St. Malachy Parish in Burlington. The effective date of this action is Dec. 12, 2008.

From the Oct. 24 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father Laurence J. Borges as Pastor of St. Albert the Great Parish in Weymouth. The effective date of this action is Feb. 3, 2009. Father Borges will be accepting another Archdiocesan assignment.

From the Oct. 10 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John W. Gentleman from Administrator to Moderator of the Team Ministry at Holy Family Parish in Amesbury. The effective date of this action was Oct. 4, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Conrad Salach, OFM, Conv. to Member of the Team Ministry at Holy Family Parish in Amesbury. The effective date of this action was Oct. 4, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Ronald L. St. Pierre from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Lynnfield to Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Tyngsborough. The effective date of this action is Oct. 23, 2008.

From the Sep. 12 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Thomas J. Reilly to resign as Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield. The Cardinal has also granted Father Reilly Senior Priest/Retirement status for health reasons. The effective date of these actions was Sept. 1, 2008.

From the Sep. 5 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that, following consultation with their respective provincials, he has appointed: Father Andrzej Urbaniak, OFM Conv. as pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa (Polish) Parish in South Boston effective Sept. 1, 2008. Father Dominic Rodighiero, CS as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua (Italian) Parish in Everett effective Sept. 1, 2008.

From the Aug. 29 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that Father Wayne L. Belschner will resume his assignment as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in East Boston, and will not be appointed as Director of Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Director at St. John Seminary in Brighton. The effective date of these actions is retroactive to Aug. 20, 2008.

From the Aug. 15 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the end of the assignment of Father David H. Gill, SJ as Pastor of St. Mary of the Angels Parish in Roxbury since Father Gill has accepted a new assignment from the Jesuit community. The effective date of this action was June 22, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Msgr. Charles J. Bourque to be granted Senior Priest/Retirement status. Msgr. Bourque's assignment as Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jamaica Plain ended when the Capuchin Friars accepted the pastoral of the care of the parish. Father Brendan Buckley, OFM Cap. will be the new pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. The effective date of these actions was Aug. 6, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Wayne L. Belschner from Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in East Boston to Director of Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Director at St. John's Seminary in Brighton. The effective date of these actions will be Aug. 20, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., after consultation with the provincial of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) has appointed the Very Rev. Raymond F. Collins, CSSR as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Boston (the gMission Churchh). The effective date was Aug. 3, 2008. [Last week we incorrectly listed Father Collins' first name; it is Raymond, not Charles.]

From the Aug. 8 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap., after consultation with the provincial of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) has appointed the Very Rev. Raymond F. Collins, CSSR as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Boston (the "Mission Church"). The effective date was Aug. 3, 2008.

From the Jul. 18 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Robert J. Sullivan to resign as pastor of St. Thecla Parish in Pembroke. The effective date of this action was June 27, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Joseph S. McCarthy from Temporary Administrator to Pastor of St. Thecla Parish in Pembroke. The effective date of this action was June 27, 2008.

From the Jun. 13 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James J. Laughlin to pastor of St. Zepherin Parish in Wayland. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of St. Ann Parish in Wayland. The effective date of this action is June 30, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Leonard F. O'Malley from pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Burlington to pastor of St. Peter Parish in Cambridge. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James M. DiPerri from member of the faculty at Blessed John XXIII National Seminary as Director of Field Education to pastor of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish in Waltham. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2008.

From the Jun. 6 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father J. Garret Thomson to resign as pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Tyngsborough. The effective date of this action is July 11, 2008.

From the May. 30 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese. They are appointed as a parochial vicar in the respective parishes. The appointments are effective on June 3, 2008. Father Joseph G. Arsenault, St. Bridget, Abington Father Tamiru F. Artaga, Immaculate Conception, Malden Father Mark D. Barr, St. John the Baptist, Quincy. Father William P. Lohan, St. Mary, Dedham Father Arthur T. MacKay, St. Catherine of Siena, Norwood Father Joseph M. Mazzone, Sacred Heart, Weymouth Father Paul V. Sullivan, St. Joseph, Needham. Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Marc J. Bishop from Member of the Team Ministry at Holy Family Parish in Amesbury to Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Methuen. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2008. Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Albert A. Sylvia from Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Peabody to Spiritual Director and full-time Member of the Faculty at Blessed John XXIII National Seminary in Weston. The effective date of these actions is August 1, 2008.

From the May. 23 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Sean M. Connor from delegate for investigations to pastor of St. Ann Parish in Dorchester. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas S. Rafferty from parochial vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Natick to pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Swampscott. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2008.

From the May. 9 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that he has ended the assignment of Father Daniel J. Finn as pastor of St. Peter Parish in Dorchester. The effective date of this action was May 1, 2008. Father Finn remains pastor of St. Mark Parish in Dorchester. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that he is ending the appointment of Father John R. McLaughlin as pastor of St. Monica Parish in Methuen and he is granting Father McLaughlin permission to serve on a lend-lease basis in the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The effective date of these actions is June 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James B. Clark from parochial vicar to moderator of the team ministry at St. Monica Parish in Methuen. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Patrick S. Armano from parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Needham to member of the team ministry at St. Monica Parish in Methuen. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Vincent E. Daily from Temporary parochial vicar at St. Ann Parish in Somerville and St. Catherine of Genoa Parish in Somerville to pastor of St. Gregory Parish in Dorchester. The effective date of these actions is June 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap has announced the appointment of Father Michael A. Alfano from member of the team ministry at St. Stephen Parish in Framingham to Director of Field Education and full-time member of the faculty at Blessed John XXIII National Seminary in Weston. The effective date of these actions is June 3, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Francisco J. Anzoategui from parochial vicar at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Chelsea to moderator of the new team ministry at St. Stephen Parish in Framingham. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Albert H. Stankard from moderator of the team ministry at St. Stephen Parish in Framingham to member of the new team ministry at St. Stephen Parish in Framingham. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that he is ending the appointment of Father John J. Connolly as rector at Cathedral of the Holy Cross Parish in Boston. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2008. Father Connolly will devote a greater amount of time as special assistant to the archbishop, and he will remain as temporary administrator at Holy Trinity Parish in Boston. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Kevin J. O'Leary from pastor at St. Peter Parish in Cambridge to rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Parish in Boston. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2008.

From the May. 2 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the decision of Father John F. Mulloy not to seek reappointment as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Saugus. The cardinal has also appointed Father Mulloy as temporary parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Wellesley. The effective date of these actions is June 3, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father George E. Morin from pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Saugus to moderator of the new team ministry at St. Margaret Parish in Saugus and Blessed Sacrament Parish in Saugus. The effective date of these actions is June 3, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Daniel P. McCoy from parochial vicar at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in North Reading to member of the new team ministry at St. Margaret Parish in Saugus and Blessed Sacrament Parish in Saugus. The effective date of these actions is June 3, 2008.

From the Apr. 18 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Most Rev. Emilio S. Allue, SDB from regional bishop of the Merrimack Region to vicar for the Hispanic Apostolate and Evangelization. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Arthur M. Coyle from secretary for Pastoral and Ministerial Services to regional episcopal vicar of the Merrimack Region. The effective date of this action is July 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas S. Foley from pastor of St. Ann Parish in Dorchester to episcopal vicar and secretary for Parish Life and Leadership. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2008.

From the Apr. 11 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Raymond Van De Moortell from pastor to moderator of the team ministry at St. Adelaide Parish in Peabody. The cardinal has also appointed Father Van De Moortell as St. John Seminary's librarian. The effective date of these actions is June 3, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father David C. Lewis from parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish in Holliston to member of the team ministry at St. Adelaide Parish in Peabody. The effective date of this action is June 3, 2008.

From the Apr. 4 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that the Augustinian Friars (Order of St. Augustine OSA) will withdraw from the pastoral care of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Methuen. Archdiocesan clergy will assume leadership responsibility for the parish. The effective date of these actions is June 20, 2008.

From the Mar. 28 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Sean M. McCarthy to resign as pastor of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish in Waltham. The effective date of this action is April 1, 2008.

From the Mar. 21 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Frederick L. Barr from temporary member of the emergency response group to pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Watertown. The effective date of this action is April 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father George C. Hines from parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden to pastor of St. Mary Parish in Wrentham. The effective date of this action is May 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Msgr. Paul T. Ryan to resign as pastor of St. Gregory Parish in Dorchester. The cardinal has also granted Msgr. Ryan senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Ronald J. Bourgault to resign as pastor of St. Zepherin Parish in Wayland. The cardinal has also granted Father Bourgault senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 30, 2008.

From the Feb. 15 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Jonathan M. Gaspar from parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough to Secretary and Master of Ceremonies to the Cardinal. Father Gaspar will continue as part time vocation director of the archdiocese. The effective date will be March 10, 2008.

From the Feb. 8 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stephen M. Healy from temporary member of the emergency response group and from parochial vicar at St. Bridget Parish in Abington to pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Halifax. The effective date of this action was Feb. 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'tMalley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stephen J. Madden from pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Watertown to pastor of St. Mary Parish in Foxborough. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor at St. Patrick Parish. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father David C. Goodrow to resign as pastor of St. Mary Parish in Wrentham. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of his successor. Father Goodrow will be accepting another archdiocesan assignment.

From the Jan. 18 2008 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Joseph M. Hennessey to resign as pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Halifax effective Jan. 11, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that he is ending the assignment of Father Vincent P. Von Euw as pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Dorchester and he is granting Father Von Euw senior priest/retirement status effective Feb. 1, 2008.

From the Dec. 14 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas J. Reilly from pastor of St. Mary Parish in Foxborough to pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield. The effective date of this action is Jan. 7, 2008.

From the Dec. 7 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Matthew M. Williams from parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish in Dedham to director of the Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults. The effective date is Jan. 1, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian P. Smith from parochial vicar to moderator of the team ministry at St. Edith Stein Parish in Brockton. The effective date is Jan. 7, 2008. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian L. Flynn from parochial vicar at Gate of Heaven Parish in South Boston to member of the team ministry at St. Edith Stein Parish in Brockton. The effective date is Jan. 7, 2008.

From the Nov. 16 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that he is ending the assignment of Father Michael J. Doyle as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Canton in order to release him for active duty service as a chaplain in the United States Naval Reserve. The effective date will be Dec. 1, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Donald P. Clifford to resign as pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Marshfield. The cardinal has also granted Father Clifford senior priest/retirement status. The effective date will be Jan. 1, 2008.

From the Oct. 19 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Joseph M. Hennessey from parochial vicar at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Billerica to pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Halifax. The effective date of this action is Oct. 30, 2007.

From the Oct. 5 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father James A. Flavin from pastor of St. Edith Stein Parish in Brockton to full-time director of pastoral care for priests and to facilitator of the clergy funds. The effective date of these actions will be pending the appointment of a successor.

From the Sep. 21 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Paul J. Aveni to pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere. The effective date of this action is Oct. 8, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Msgr. Andrew F. Connell to resign as archdiocesan director of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith. The cardinal has also granted Msgr. Connell senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Oct. 30, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas A. Kopp from pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Halifax to archdiocesan director of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith and to pastor of St. James the Greater Parish in Boston. The effective date of these actions is Oct. 30, 2007.

From the Aug. 10 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, has announced the appointment of Father Ronald G. Calhoun from parochial vicar of St. George Parish in Framingham to pastor of St. Michael Parish in Hudson. The effective date is Sept. 10, 2007.

From the Aug. 3 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Very Rev. Mark A. Mahoney as judicial vicar of the Archdiocese of Boston and has appointed him as pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield. The effective date is Sept. 1, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Mark O'Connell from assistant to the moderator of the curia for canonical affairs and adjutant judicial vicar to judicial vicar of the Archdiocese of Boston and vice-chancellor of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date is Sept. 1, 2007. Archdiocesan Consultors Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Very Rev. Peter J. Uglietto, rector of Blessed John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, as a member of the board of consultors of the archdiocese. This is in addition to Father Uglietto’s other assignments. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Arthur M. Coyle, secretary for Pastoral and Ministerial Services of the archdiocese, as a member of the board of consultors of the archdiocese. This is in addition to Father Coyle’s other assignments.

From the Jul. 20 2007 edition of The Pilot

Brother James Peterson, OFM Cap. has been appointed Assistant to the Moderator of the Curia for Canonical Affairs and a Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Boston. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert J. Congdon from parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Middleborough to pastor of St. Paul Parish in Cambridge and to senior chaplain of the Harvard Catholic Student Center. The effective date of these actions is Aug. 1, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Richard C. Conway to resign as pastor of St. Ann Parish in Somerville, and has appointed him as temporary member of the Emergency Response Group. The effective date of these actions is Aug. 1, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian J. McHugh to pastor of St. Ann Parish in Somerville. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of St. Catherine of Genoa Parish in Somerville. The effective date of this action is Aug. 1, 2007.

From the Jun. 29 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father E. Paul Sullivan to resign as pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield. The cardinal has also granted Father Sullivan senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions will be pending the appointment of a successor.

From the Jun. 15 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Ronald D. Coyne from temporary member of the emergency response team to pastor of St. Mary Parish in Randolph. The effective date of this action is June 18, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Msgr. Dennis F. Sheehan to resign as pastor of St. Paul Parish in Cambridge and as senior chaplain at the Harvard Catholic Student Center. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of a successor. Msgr. Sheehan will be accepting another archdiocesan assignment.

From the Jun. 1 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointments of the newly ordained priests of the archdiocese of Boston. Each is appointed as parochial vicar at the respective parish. > Father Robert J. Blaney to St. Mary Parish, Franklin > Father Christopher J. Casey to St. Marguerite D’Youville Parish, Dracut and St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Dracut > Father Andreas R. Davison to St. Theresa of Avila Parish, West Roxbury > Father Martin G. Dzengeleski to Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury > Father Daniel J. Kennedy to St. John the Evangelist Parish, Winthrop > Father Charles Madi to St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Beverly > Father Matthew J. Westcott to St. Mary Parish, Scituate Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Paul J. Aveni to resign as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Holbrook. The effective date of this action is June 25, 2007. Father Aveni will be accepting another archdiocesan assignment.

From the May. 11 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert M. Blaney, VF from pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Dracut to pastor of St. Jerome Parish in Weymouth. The effective date of this action is June 25, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Raymond Van De Moortell from parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Winthrop to pastor of St. Adelaide Parish in Peabody. The effective date of this action is June 25, 2007. Ed. -- Father Van De Moortell was incardinated as a priest of the archdiocese on May 8, 2007.

From the May. 4 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stephen S. Donohoe from member of the faculty/director of supervised ministries at St. John’s Seminary in Brighton to pastor of St. Mary Parish in Chelmsford. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father R. Paul Cornell from temporary member of the emergency response group to pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Ashland. The effective date of this action is June 5, 2007.

From the Apr. 6 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father David C. Goodrow from parochial vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Stoneham to pastor of St. Mary Parish in Wrentham. The effective date of this action is June 12, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Walter A. Carreiro from pastor of St. Michael Parish in Hudson to pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Cambridge. The effective date of this action is June 30, 2007.

From the Mar. 30 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Stephen B. Rock from release for duty as a chaplain in the United States Navy to pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Reading. The effective date of this action is June 1, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Thomas F. Wyndham to resign as pastor of St. Jerome Parish in Weymouth for health reasons. The cardinal has also granted Father Wyndham senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions will be pending the appointment of a new pastor.

From the Mar. 23 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Leo E. Martel to resign as pastor at St. Mary Parish in Chelmsford. The cardinal has also granted Father Martel Senior Priest/Retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 1, 2007.

From the Mar. 16 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Joseph A. Antonellis to resign as pastor at St. Adelaide Parish in Peabody. The effective date of this action will be pending the appointment of a new pastor. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Paul F. Mulligan to resign as pastor at St. Cecilia Parish in Ashland. The cardinal has also granted Father Mulligan senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 5, 2007.

From the Mar. 2 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Arthur L. Kennedy from lend lease to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis [Faculty of Theology and Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas] to rector of St. John’s Seminary in Brighton. The effective date is July 1, 2007.

From the Feb. 23 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Msgr. William F. Glynn to resign as pastor at Holy Family Parish in Duxbury. The cardinal has also granted Msgr. Glynn senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 30, 2007.

From the Feb. 2 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert W. Murray from parochial vicar at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston to pastor of St. James Parish, Haverhill effective Feb. 12, 2007.

From the Jan. 12 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Charles J. Higgins from parochial vicar at St. Theresa of Avila Parish, Boston (West Roxbury) to pastor of Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish in Newton and to administrator at St. Philip Neri Parish in Newton. The effective date of these actions is Jan. 15, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Timothy E. Kearney from parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Roslindale to pastor at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hull. The effective date of this action is Jan. 22, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Brian M. Clary from parochial vicar at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Brookline to rector of St. Anselm Church in Sudbury. The effective date of this action is Jan. 29, 2007. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as director of the priests’ recovery program for the Archdiocese of Boston. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John W. Gentleman from administrator to moderator of the team ministry at Holy Family Parish in Amesbury. The effective date of this action is Feb. 15, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Marc J. Bishop from health leave to member of the team ministry at Holy Family Parish in Amesbury. The effective date of this action is Feb. 15, 2007.

From the Jan. 5 2007 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Francis X. Mawn from pastor of St. James Parish in Haverhill to pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence. The effective date of this action is Feb. 1, 2007. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Jose S. Ferreira to resign as pastor at St. Anthony of Padua parish in Cambridge. The cardinal has also granted Father Ferreira senior priest/ retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 30, 2007.

From the Dec. 22 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John W. Gentleman from moderator of the team ministry at Holy Family Parish, Amesbury to administrator of Holy Family Parish, Amesbury. The effective date is Jan. 1, 2007.

From the Dec. 1 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that he is ending the appointment of Most Rev. John P. Boles as Regional Bishop of the Central Region of the Archdiocese of Boston and he is granting Bishop Boles senior bishop/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Dec. 29, 2006. Bishop Boles will remain as a vicar general of the archdiocese. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Bishop-elect Robert F. Hennessey from pastor at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in East Boston to regional bishop of the Central Region and as a vicar general of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of these actions is Dec. 29, 2006. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Bishop-elect John A. Dooher from pastor at St. Mary Parish in Dedham to regional bishop of the South Region and as a vicar general of the Archdiocese of Boston. The effective date of these actions is Dec. 29, 2006. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the resignation of Father David M. O’Leary as rector at St. Anselm Church in Sudbury. The effective date of this action is Dec. 29, 2006. Father O’Leary will continue his service as university chaplain at Tufts University in Medford.

From the Nov. 24 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Arthur C. Flynn to resign as pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Reading. The cardinal has also granted Father Flynn senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is June 1, 2007.

From the Nov. 17 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Thomas S. Domurat from pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence to pastor of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Boston (East Boston) effective Dec. 29, 2006. [Father Domurat will succeed Bishop-elect Robert F. Hennessey who was named auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese on Oct. 12, 2006.] Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father William G. Williams from pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hull to pastor of St. Mary Parish in Dedham effective Dec. 29, 2006. [Father Williams will succeed Bishop-elect John A. Dooher who was named auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese on Oct. 12, 2006.]

From the Nov. 3 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Thomas J. Buckley to resign as a member of the team ministry at Holy Family Parish in Amesbury. The cardinal has also granted Father Buckley senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Jan.1, 2007.

From the Oct. 27 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Timothy J. Kelleher from pastor to moderator of the team ministry at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Walpole. The effective date of this action is Nov. 28, 2006. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Emile R. Boutin, from parochial vicar to member of the team ministry at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Walpole. The effective date of this action is Nov. 28, 2006.

From the Oct. 20 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John L. Sullivan from administrator to pastor of St. Gerard Majella Parish in Canton, effective Oct. 10, 2006. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John F. Carmichael from temporary member of the emergency response group to pastor of St. Ann by the Sea Parish in Marshfield. The effective date of this action is Nov. 1, 2006.

From the Sep. 29 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Edward F. Sherry from pastor of Nativity Parish in Merrimac to pastor of the new Holy Redeemer Parish in West Newbury-Merrimac. The effective date of this action is Oct. 30, 2006.

From the Sep. 15 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of the newly ordained permanent deacons of the archdiocese: Deacon John A. Brent to St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Norwood Deacon Francis A. Dello Russo to St. Patrick Parish, Stoneham Deacon Paul A. Dow to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Lynnfield Deacon George M. Gabriel to Sacred Heart Parish, Middleborough Deacon James F. Greer to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Plymouth Deacon Martin W. Henry to Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Halifax Deacon John A. Hulme to St. Peter Parish, Plymouth Deacon Augustine J. Hwang to Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish, Newton and to St. Philip Neri Parish, Newton Deacon Paul A. Lewis to St. John the Baptist Parish, Quincy Deacon William F. Maloney to Holy Trinity Parish, Quincy Deacon Daniel C. Nelson to Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish, Newton Deacon Hon H. Nguyen at St. Ambrose Parish, Boston (Dorchester) Deacon Christopher P. Reilly to St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hanover Deacon Carl M. Roberts to Our Lady of Hope Parish, Ipswich Deacon Guy C. St. Sauveur to St. Michael Parish, Bedford Deacon Richard Siebert to Immaculate Conception Parish, Newburyport Each appointment was effective Sept. 9, 2006.

From the Sep. 8 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Edward T. Serena to resign as pastor of St. Ann by the Sea Parish in Marshfi eld. The cardinal has also granted Father Serena senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Nov. 1, 2006.

From the Aug. 18 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father John E. Sassani from moderator of the team ministry at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton to pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton. The effective date of this action was July 28, 2006.

From the Jul. 21 2006 edition of The Pilot

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced that effective June 30, 2006, he has ended the assignment of Father James D. Lyons as pastor of St. Mary Parish in Rowley due to the merger of the parish with St. Mary Parish in Georgetown. Effective that same date, the cardinal has granted Father Lyons senior priest/retirement status. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Paul T. Clifford from pastor of St. Marguerite D’Youville Parish in Dracut to pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hopkinton. The effective date of this action was July 17, 2006. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has announced the appointment of Father Robert L. Connors from temporary member of the Emergency Response Team to pastor of St. Marguerite D’Youville Parish in Dracut. The effective date of this action was July 17, 2006. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. has accepted the request of Father Bernard P. McLaughlin to resign as pastor of St. Gerard Majella Parish in Canton. The cardinal has also granted Fr. McLaughlin senior priest/retirement status. The effective date of these actions is Sept. 17, 2006.

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Summary of 2023 Priest Assignment Changes for the Diocese of Orange

Summary of Priests Assignment Changes

Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2023

REV. JOSEPH LUAN NGUYEN From Pastor, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana To Pastor, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove

REV. MSGR. TUAN JOSEPH PHAM From Pastor, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove To Pastor, San Antonio de Padua del Cañon Church, Anaheim Hills

REV. VINCENT HUNG PHAM From Director, Vietnamese Catholic Center, Santa Ana To Pastor, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach

VERY REV. DANIEL BRIAN READER From Chancellor and Director of Priests’ Personnel, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Pastor, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea

REV. QUAN DINH TRAN From Administrator, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos To Pastor, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos

PASTORS RENEWED OR EXTENDED: REV. BILL TUYEN CAO From Pastor, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim To Pastor Renewed, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim

REV. MSGR. DOUGLAS JAMES COOK From Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Newport Beach To Pastor Renewed, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Newport Beach

REV. EDWARD LEE POETTGEN From Pastor, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim To Pastor Renewed, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim

REV. MICHAEL M. PONTARELLI, O.S.M. From Pastor, St. Juliana Falconieri Church, Fullerton To Pastor Renewed, St. Juliana Falconieri Church, Fullerton ADMINISTRATORS/ DIRECTORS: REV. WAYNE ADAJAR From Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley To Parochial Administrator, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park

REV. MARTIN PHUOC BUI From Parochial Vicar, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods To Parochial Administrator, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods

REV. ROBERT PETER CAPONE From Campus Minister, University of San Diego, San Diego To Parochial Administrator, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa

REV. WILLIAM BREWER GOLDIN From Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Bch. To Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra

REV. JOSEPH THAI NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana To Director, Vietnamese Catholic Center, Santa Ana

REV. MICHAEL DUC NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin To Parochial Administrator Pro-Tem, Santa Clara de Asís Church, Yorba Linda, Effective Feb. 1, 2023

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REV. STEVEN G. SALLOT From Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach

St. John Vianney Chapel remaining under the Administration of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Newport Beach ______________________________________________________

REV. LUÍS GERARDO SEGURA From Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton To Parochial Administrator, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana

REV. KIET ANH TA From Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas More Church, Irvine To Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana

PAROCHIAL VICARS: REV. SAÚL ALBA-INFANTE From Parochial Administrator, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana To Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton

REV. ERIALDO RAMÍREZ ALFARO From Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin To Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange

REV. RUDOLPH ALUMAM From Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Church, Orange To Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana

REV. GABRIEL ATIDOO From Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga, Ghana To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Newport Beach

REV. EDWARD GERARD BECKER From Pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra To Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch

VERY REV. ERNEST SCOTT BORGMAN From Judicial Vicar, Tribunal and Office of Canonical Services, Garden Grove and Formation Faculty, Mt. Angel Seminary, OR To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente and Episcopal Vicar for Philanthropy

REV. NAM LINH DOAN From Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange To Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim

REV. HUMBERTO CRUZ FLORES, O.A.R. From Pastor, Guardian Angel Church, El Paso, Texas To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Pillar Church, Santa Ana, effective Feb. 1, 2023

REV. JAIMELITO GEALAN, SVD From Society of the Divine Word, Philippines, Southern Province To Parochial Vicar, St. Irenaeus Church, Cypress

REV. RANDY GUILLEN From Parochial Administrator, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea To Parochial Vicar, Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, SJC

REV. MANUEL LOPEZ From Parochial Vicar, Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano To Parochial Vicar, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea

REV. PAW TUN LWIN From Pastor, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach

REV. FRANCIS CHUNG KAY NG From Parochial Vicar, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea To Parochial Vicar, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel

REV. JOSEPH DUNG NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, Vietnamese Catholic Center, Santa Ana; Part-time Parochial Vicar, IHM Church, Santa Ana To Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana

REV. THANH-TAI PETER NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar Part-time, Christ Our Savior Church, Santa Ana and Parochial Vicar Part-time, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana To Parochial Vicar, Christ Our Savior Church, Santa Ana

REV. DAVID ALAN OTTO From Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Fullerton To Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach

REV. HIEN VAN PHAM, S.V.D. From Society of the Divine Word, Riverside To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana

REV. TUAN VAN PHAM From Parochial Vicar, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo To Parochial Vicar, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove

REV. MARCO HERNANDEZ QUINTANILLA From Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point To Parochial Vicar, Santiago de Compostela Church, Lake Forest

REV. ARISTOTLE GEORGE QUAN From Parochial Vicar, San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho Santa Margarita To Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point

REV. JOSEPH VINCENT SQUILLACIOTI From Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point To Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley REV. ARUNDAS THOMAS From Diocese of Quilon, India To Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Fullerton

REV. CHARLES TRAN From Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch To Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Church, Orange

REV. HOA XUAN TRAN From Parochial Vicar, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach To Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin

REV. THOMAS HENRY TRAN From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach To Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas More Church, Irvine

REV. DANH NGOC TRINH From Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana To Parochial Vicar Part-time, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana; Remaining Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana

REV. MAURO TINOCO TRUJILLO From Parochial Vicar, St. Irenaeus Church, Cypress To Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point

REV. ANTHONY HIEN VU From Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana To Parochial Vicar, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove

REV. MARTIN DUC ANH VU From Parochial Vicar, Santiago de Compostela Church, Lake Forest To Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin

REV. PAUL HOA VU From Parochial Vicar Part-time, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove To Parochial Vicar Part-time, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana Remaining Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Canonical Services, Garden Grove NEWLY ORDAINED: REV. IAN GASTON From Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon To Parochial Vicar, St. Irenaeus Church, Cypress

REV. BENJAMIN MINH NGUYEN From St. John Seminary, Camarillo To Parochial Vicar, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo

REV. JESÚS DAVID MORENO-NORIEGA From St. John Seminary, Camarillo To Parochial Vicar, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove

IN RESIDENCE: REV. BRANDON LONG DANG From Director of Vocations, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove In residence at San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho Santa Margarita; Remains Director of Vocations, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove

SENIOR PRIESTS: REV. GEORGE PAUL BLAIS From Pastor, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods To Senior Priest, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Laguna Beach and Chaplain for Retrouvaille

REV. MICHAEL PATRICK HANIFIN From Pastor, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa To Senior Priest, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa and Chaplain for Neo-Catechumenal Way

REV. JOSEPH BARCLAY KNERR From Pastor, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach To Senior Priest, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach REV. ALFRED STEPHEN BACA From Senior Priest, St. Anne Church, Seal Beach To Episcopal Vicar for Ecumenism and Interreligious Affairs, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove, effective February 27, 2023; R emaining Senior Priest, St. Anne Church, Seal Beach

REV. CHEEYOON TIMOTHY CHUN From Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Church, Orange To Associate Director of Vocations Part-time, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove and Parochial Vicar Part-time, Holy Family Church, Orange

REV. JOHN EDGAR CARONAN, O.PRAEM. From Adjutant Judicial Vicar and Defender of the Bond, Tribunal and Office of Canonical Services, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Judicial Vicar, Tribunal and Office of Canonical Services, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove

REV. MICHAEL TUAN KHONG From Secretary to the Bishop and Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Chancellor and Interim Director of Priests’ Personnel, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove; Remaining as Secretary to the Bishop and Master of Ceremonies.

REV. TIMOTHY JOHN DONOVAN From Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita To Released to promote Evangelization and Faith Formation Programs nationwide. Private residence

REV. JOHN FRANCIS NENEMAN From Pastor, San Antonio de Padua del Cañon Church, Anaheim Hills To “Ecclesiastical Coordinator,” Knights of Columbus Private residence

CHAPLAINCY: REV. ISABELO ABUAN, III, A.M. From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines To Chaplain, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton

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REV. FLORANTE MOREN, A.M. From Chaplain, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton To Chaplain, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita

REV. CHINNAPPAN MUDIYAPPAN, O.S.M. From Aikiya Annai Province of the Servites, India To Chaplain, Servite High School, Anaheim In residence at Servite Community of St. Philip Benizi, Links House, Buena Park.

REV. BENJAMIN PHILIP TRAN From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente To Chaplain, University of California Irvine, Irvine In Residence at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine

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REV. KENNETH ALLEN SCHMIT From Parochial Administrator Extended, St. John Vianney Chapel, Balboa Island To Retired Priest Status. In private residence Effective June 30, 2023

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Father Dan Wittrock and Father Michael Gadache Ahmadu concelebrate Mass at St. Bernard Parish in May 2023.

Archdiocese of Omaha announces 2023 priest assignments

May 19, 2023

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

Archdiocese of Omaha  

Clergy and Tribunal Assignments 2023  

Retirements 

Fr. Frank Baumert , senior associate pastor, St. Thomas More Parish, Omaha, and St. Joan of Arc Parish, Omaha. (Ordained 1978.)   

Fr. Michael Grewe , vicar general and pastor of St. Cecilia Cathedral. (Ordained 1979.)    

Fr. Daniel Kampschneider , pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Omaha. (Ordained 1979.)  

Fr. Gerald Leise , pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Pender, Sacred Heart Parish, Emerson, and St. Mary Parish, Hubbard. (Ordained 1974.)    

Fr. Carl Salanitro , pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Omaha. (Ordained 1970.) 

Fr. William Sanderson , pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, Omaha, and Holy Ghost Parish, Omaha. (Ordained 1983)  

Urban Families of Parishes   

Urban Family A – Fremont, Hooper, North Bend, Scribner, Snyder  

Fr. Walter Nolte , pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Fremont, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, North Bend, St. Lawrence Parish, Scribner, and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Hooper, is reappointed as pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Fremont, for a six-year term.   

Urban Family B – Blair, Fort Calhoun, Tekamah  

Fr. Damien Wee , pastor, St. Francis Borgia, Blair, takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Tekamah.   

Urban Family C – St. Elizabeth Ann, St. James  

No change.    

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

Fr. Anthony Weidner , pastor, St. Michael Parish, South Sioux City, to senior associate pastor in the parishes in Urban Family D.    

Fr. Damien Cook , pastor, St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish, Omaha, and pastor, Holy Name Parish, Omaha.

Urban Family E  – Sacred Heart, St. Benedict the Moor, St. John  

Fr. David Korth , pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Omaha, is reappointed for a six-year term and takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Benedict the Moor Parish, Omaha.   

Urban Family F  – St. Leo the Great, St. Pius X, St. Bernard  

Fr. Michael Gadache , associate pastor, St. Pius X Parish, Omaha, and chaplain, Our Lady of Africa Chaplaincy, to pastor, St. Bernard Parish, Omaha. The chaplaincy duties are amalgamated into the office of pastor.   

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

No change.   

Urban Family H – St. Cecilia Cathedral, St. Margaret Mary  

Fr. Jeremy Hans , pastor, St. Ludger Parish, Creighton, St. Ignatius Mission, Brunswick, St. Paul Parish, Plainview, and administrator, St. Wenceslaus Parish, Verdigre, St. William Mission, Niobrara, and St. Andrew Parish, Bloomfield, to pastor, St. Cecilia Cathedral.   

Fr. Georges Sokpo , a priest of the Diocese of Aného in Togo, to associate pastor of the parishes of Urban Family H.   

Fr. Eliot Schwer , resident at St. Cecilia Cathedral, to associate pastor of the parishes of Urban Family H.   

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

Fr. Vitalis Anyanike , pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes-St. Adalbert Parish, Omaha, takes on additional duties as pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Omaha.

Fr. James de Anda , judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal, will be in residence at Our Lady of Lourdes-St. Adalbert Parish, Omaha.    

Urban Family J – St. Peter, St. Joseph  

Fr. Joseph Broudou , on leave to the Diocese of Grand Island, to senior associate pastor, St. Peter Parish, Omaha, and St. Joseph Parish, Omaha.    

Urban Family K – St. Frances Cabrini, St. Mary Magdalene  

No change.   

Urban Family L  – St. Thomas More, St. Joan of Arc  

Urban Family M – St. Bridget-St. Rose, St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of Fatima, St. Stanislaus  

Fr. David Fulton , pastor, St. Michael Parish, Central City, St. Peter Parish, Clarks, and St. Peter Parish, Fullerton, to senior associate pastor in the parishes of Urban Family M.    

Fr. Bede Tam Van Nguyen and the community of Our Lady of Fatima Parish will relocate from St. Peter Parish, Omaha, to St. Stanislaus Parish, Omaha. This move will take place over the course of the summer.  

Fr. William Safranek , pastor, St. Bridget-St. Rose Parish, Omaha, and St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Omaha, is reappointed for a six-year term and takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Stanislaus Parish, Omaha.  

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

Urban Family O – St. Bernadette, Holy Ghost  

Fr. Jeffrey Mollner , pastor, St. Bernadette Parish, Bellevue, with duties at Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School, Bellevue, takes on additional duties as pastor, Holy Ghost Parish, Omaha.    

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

Fr. Joseph Kwasau , priest of the Archdiocese of Kaduna in Nigeria, to associate pastor, St. Mary Parish, Bellevue.    

Fr. Lydell Lape , pastor, St. Mary Parish, Bellevue, is reappointed to a six-year term.   

Fr. Leo Rigatuso , pastor, St. Matthew Parish, Bellevue, is reappointed to a six-year term.   

Fr . Michael Voithofer , pastor, St. Benedict the Moor Parish, Omaha, and Ablaze Ministries, with residence at the Ablaze House of Prayer, ceases in his role as pastor and takes on additional duties of sacramental supply at St. Matthew Parish, Bellevue.     

Urban Family Q – Papillion: St. Columbkille, Ralston: St. Gerald  

Fr. Mark Nolte , pastor, St. Gerald Parish, Ralston, is reappointed to a six-year term.   

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

Fr. Jeffery Loseke , pastor, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Gretna, is reappointed to a six-year term.   

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

Fr. Richard Reiser , pastor, St. John Vianney, to senior associate pastor in the parishes of Urban Family S.   

Fr. Marc Lim , pastor, Mary Our Queen, Omaha, to additional duties as pastor, St. John Vianney, Omaha.   

Fr. Tom Bauwens , from resident and sacramental supply, Mary Our Queen, Omaha, to senior associate pastor in the parishes of Urban Family S.   

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

Fr. David Belt , pastor, St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Omaha, is reappointed to a six-year term.   

Fr. Tobias Letak , associate pastor, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Omaha, to associate pastor, St. Wenceslaus Parish, Omaha.    

Fr. Andrew Roza , associate pastor , St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Omaha, to pastor of the same.     

Fr. Padraic Stack , associate pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn, to associate pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Omaha.   

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

Fr. Thomas Fangman , pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn, is reappointed to a six-year term.  

Fr. An Duy Phan , associate pastor , All Saints Parish, Cedar County, Holy Family Parish, Cedar County, and St. Andrew Parish, Bloomfield, to senior associate pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn.  

Specialized Ministry: Urban Families T & U  

Fr. Andrew Sohm , pastor, St. Peter Parish, Newcastle, St. Joseph Parish, Ponca, and St. Patrick Parish, Jackson, to hospital chaplaincy. This assignment is not yet finalized.    

Rural Families of Parishes   

Rural Family A – Amelia, Atkinson, Boyd County, O’Neill, Stuart  

Rural Family B – Bloomfield, Brunswick, Cedar County, Crofton, Creighton, Niobrara, Verdigre  

Fr. James Keiter , pastor All Saints, Cedar County, Holy Family, Cedar County, and St. Andrew Parish, Bloomfield, takes on additional duties as pastor of the parishes in Rural Family B.    

Fr. Daniel Wittrock , pastor, St. Bernard Parish, Omaha, to senior associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family B.    

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

Fr. Owen Korte , pastor, Holy Trinity Parish , Hartington and St. Michael Parish, Coleridge, takes on additional duties as pastor of the parishes of Rural Family C.    

Fr. Kevin Vogel , administrator, St. Joseph Parish, Pierce, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Randolph, St. Mary of the Seven Dolors, Osmond, ceases as administrator, taking on duties as associate pastor of the parishes of Rural Family C.    

Rural Family D – Dixon, Laurel, Wayne  

Fr. Matthew Capadano , pastor, St. Mary Parish, Wayne, and administrator, St. Anne Parish, Dixon, and St. Mary Parish, Laurel, ceases as administrator and takes on duties as pastor of St. Anne Parish, Dixon, and St. Mary Parish, Laurel.  

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

Fr. Mark Beran , pastor, St. Augustine, Winnebago, St. Joseph, Walthill, St. Cornelius, Homer, and Our Lady of Fatima, Macy, is reappointed for a six-year term and takes on additional duties as pastor of the parishes of Rural Family E, not including St. Michael Parish, South Sioux City.    

Fr. Kevin Joyce , pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Tekamah, and Holy Family Parish, Decatur, and administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Lyons, and Holy Cross Parish, Bancroft, to senior associate pastor of the parishes of Rural Family E, not including St. Michael Parish, South Sioux City.    

Fr. Matthew Niggemeyer , associate pastor, St. Mary Parish, West Point, St. Aloysius Parish, Aloys, St. Boniface Parish, Monterey, and St. Anthony Parish, St. Charles, to pastor, St. Michael Parish, South Sioux City.    

Fr. Carl Zoucha , pastor, Holy Name Parish, Omaha, to senior associate pastor, St. Michael Parish, South Sioux City.    

Rural Family F – Aloys, Beemer, Dodge, Howells, Monterey, Olean, St. Charles, West Point, Wisner  

Fr. James Weeder , pastor, St. Mary Parish, West Point, St. Aloysius Parish, Aloys, St. Boniface Parish, Monterey, and St. Anthony Parish, St. Charles, takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Wenceslaus Parish, Dodge, Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Howells, and St. John Nepomucene Parish, Howells.  

Fr. Walter Jong-à-Kiem to senior associate pastor, St. Mary Parish, West Point, St. Aloysius Parish, Aloys, St. Boniface Parish, Monterey, and St. Anthony Parish, St. Charles,  St. Wenceslaus Parish, Dodge, Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Howells, and St. John Nepomucene Parish, Howells .  

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

Fr. Stanley Schmit , pastor, Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Howells, St. John Nepomucene Parish, Howells, and Holy Trinity Parish, Heun, to pastor of the parishes in Rural Family G.    

Fr. Matthew Gutowski , pastor St. Wenceslaus Parish, Dodge, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish, Clarkson, and Sacred Heart Parish, Olean, to senior associate pastor in the parishes of Rural Family G.    

Rural Family H – Heun, Schuyler  

Fr. Jairo Enrique Congote , pastor, Divine Mercy Parish, Schuyler, to additional duties as pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Heun.   

Rural Family I – Columbus, Duncan, Platte Center  

Fr. Joseph Miksch , pastor, St. Isidore Parish, Columbus, to additional duties as pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Platte Center.    

Fr. Patrick Harrison , pastor, St. Anthony Parish, Columbus and administrator, St. Bonaventure Parish, Columbus, to additional duties as pastor, St. Bonaventure Parish, Columbus, ceases as administrator and takes on  duties as pastor, St. Bonaventure Parish, Columbus, and takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Stanislaus Parish, Duncan .   

Fr. Taylor Leffler , associate pastor, St. Wenceslaus Parish, Omaha, to associate pastor at St. Anthony Parish, Columbus, St. Bonaventure Parish, Columbus, and St. Stanislaus Parish, Duncan.    

Rural Family J – Albion, Cedar Rapids, Central City, Clarks, Fullerton, Genoa, Krakow, Silver Creek, St. Edward  

Fr. Mark Tomasiewicz , pastor, St. Michael Parish, Albion, and St. Anthony Parish, Cedar Rapids, to additional duties as pastor, St. Edward Parish, St. Edward.    

Fr. William L’Heureux , pastor, St. Edward Parish, St. Edward, S t. Rose of Lima Parish, Genoa, St. Lawrence Parish, Silver Creek, and Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Krakow, ceases as pastor of St. Edward, and takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Peter Parish, Clarks, St. Peter Parish, Fullerton, & St. Michael Parish, Central City.    

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

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

Fr. Patrick McLaughlin , pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Norfolk, St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish, Madison, St. Peter Parish, Stanton, and St. Patrick Parish, Battle Creek, takes on additional duties as pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Pierce. Fr. Gregory Carl and Fr. Brett Jamrog, associate pastors of the same, take on additional duties as associate pastors, St. Joseph Parish, Pierce.     

Ministers of the Metropolitan Tribunal  

The following are reappointed to three-year terms as judges of the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Omaha in both First and Second Instances: Deacon Ronald R. Ryan, Elizabeth A. Sondag, Fr. James R. de Anda, and Fr. Ryan P. Lewis.   

Vicar General  

Fr. Scott Hastings , pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Springfield, vicar for clergy, and judicial vicar, takes on additional duties as vicar general. The duties of the Office of the Vicar for Clergy are amalgamated into the Office of the Vicar General.   

Service outside the Archdiocese  

Fr. Eric Olsen, pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Humphrey, Holy Family Parish in Lindsay, St. Mary Parish in Leigh, and St. Michael Parish in Tarnov, has been granted leave to serve in the Diocese of Fargo.     

Leave of Absence  

Fr. Steven Emanuel , associate pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Humphrey, Holy Family Parish in Lindsay, St. Mary Parish in Leigh, and St. Michael Parish in Tarnov, has been granted a personal, voluntary leave of absence to care for his parents.   

Permanent Deacons  

The following deacons, ordained on May 6 , are assigned as follows:  

Deacon Daniel Buck, to St. Gerald Parish, Ralston.   

Deacon Daniel DeLuca, to St. Peter Parish, Omaha.   

Deacon Patrick Dempsey, to St. Columbkille Parish, Papillion.   

Deacon Rafael Gutiérrez, to Holy Name Parish, Omaha.   

Deacon Craig Martin, to St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Omaha.   

Deacon Michael Masek, to St. Wenceslaus Parish, Omaha.   

Deacon Rolando Nicolas, to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Omaha.   

Deacon Scott Tylski, to St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Omaha.   

Deacon Steven Zach, to St. Isidore Parish, Columbus.   

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New LA Archdiocese parish leadership assignments for 2023

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

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

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

Father Rolando Clarin , St. Raphael Church, Goleta 

Father Joshua Diener , St. Anthony Church, Oxnard 

Father Julio Domenech , Mary Immaculate Church, Pacoima

Father Edwin Duyshart , St. Luke Church, Temple City

Father Altaire Fernandez , Queen of Angels Church, Lompoc 

Father Anthony Garcias , Holy Family Church, Glendale

Father Egren Gomez , Holy Cross Church, Santa Barbara 

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

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

Father Eben MacDonald , Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Northridge 

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

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

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

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

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

The following priests will be appointed or reappointed administrators: 

Father Miguel Acevedo , St. Paul Church, Los Angeles 

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

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

Father Luis Estrada , Guardian Angel Church, Pacoima

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

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

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

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

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

Father Spencer Lewerenz , St. Anthony Church, San Gabriel 

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

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

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

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

Father Jose Maria Ortiz , La Purísima Concepción Church, Lompoc

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

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

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

Father German Sanchez , St. Sebastian Church, Los Angeles 

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

Father Matthew Wheeler , Visitation Church, Los Angeles

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New priest assignments announced 2023

Father John A. Riley, vicar general – chancellor, announces the following appointments made by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, effective July 1, unless otherwise noted.

Retirements

Father William Porter , from pastor of St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park, to retirement from parish administration effective Dec. 31. 

Sabbaticals

Father John Pilcher , from pastor of Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, to priestly sabbatical effective July 1, then, effective Jan. 1, 2024, to a parish assignment to be determined. 

Father Patrick Sullivan , from pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Shawnee, to priestly sabbatical; and effective Jan. 1, 2024, to pastor of St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park.

Father Bruce Ansems , returning from priestly sabbatical and continuing as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Louisburg, and Adjutant Judicial Vicar.

Father Nicholas Ashmore , from pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Olpe, to chaplain/director of Didde Catholic Campus Center, Emporia, and continuing as pastor of St. Catherine Parish, Emporia. 

Father William Dun-Dery , from parochial vicar for St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, to pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Nortonville; Immaculate Conception Parish, Valley Falls; and Corpus Christi Parish, Mooney Creek.

Father Mathew Francis , from pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Onaga, St. Patrick Parish in Corning and St. Bede Parish in Kelly, to pastor of St. Michael Parish, Axtell, and Holy Family Parish, Summerfield.

Father Joel Haug , from parochial vicar for St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee, and chaplain of Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, Kansas, to pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Sabetha; St. Augustine Parish, Fidelity; and St. James Parish, Wetmore.

Father Raymond May , from parochial vicar for Holy Cross Church, Overland Park, and chaplain of Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas, to pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Osage City, and St. Patrick Parish, Scranton, effective May 30. 

Father Matthew Nagle , from chaplain/director of Didde Catholic Campus Center, Emporia, and pastor of St. Mary Parish, Hartford, to pastor of Mater Dei Parish, Topeka.

Father Viet Nguyen , from parochial vicar for Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park, to pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Onaga; St. Patrick Parish, Corning; and St. Bede Parish, Kelly. 

Father Jaime Zarse , from pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Sabetha, St. Augustine Parish in Fidelity and St. James Parish, Wetmore, to pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Shawnee.

Parochial administrators

Father Mohana Rao Bathineni , from parochial vicar at Curé of Ars, Leawood, to parochial administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Olpe, and St. Mary Parish, Hartford.

Parochial vicars

Father Andrew Gaffney , from co-chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park, to continuing as parochial vicar for Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe.

Father Wilson Garnica Rodriguez (Diocese of Zipaquirá, Columbia), from ministry outside of the archdiocese, to parochial vicar for Blessed Sacrament Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, and Our Lady of Unity, Kansas City, Kansas. 

Father Michael Kantanka (Archdiocese of Kumasi, Ghana), from ministry outside of the archdiocese, to parochial vicar for Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa.

Deacon Colm Larkin , from completion of seminary formation and ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, to parochial vicar for Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park, and chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park.

Father Travis Mecum , from parochial vicar for Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, to parochial vicar for St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.

Deacon George Rhodes , from completion of seminary formation and ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, to parochial vicar for Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka, and chaplain of Washburn Catholic Campus Center, Topeka.

Deacon Timothy Skoch , from completion of seminary formation and ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ to parochial vicar for St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, and chaplain of Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, Kansas.

Father Brent Stull , from co-chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park, to continuing as parochial vicar for Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park.

Father Francis Bakyor , from parochial administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Louisburg, to retiring from parish administration and returning to priestly ministry in the Diocese of Wa (Ghana). 

Father Lazar Carasala , from parochial administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Nortonville, Immaculate Conception Parish in Valley Falls and Corpus Christi Parish, Mooney Creek, to returning to priestly ministry in the Diocese of Nellore (India).

Father Salvador Llamas Diaz, MNM (Missionary Fathers of the Nativity of Mary), from parochial vicar for St. Mary-St. Anthony Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, to reassignment by his religious community to priestly ministry outside of the archdiocese.   

Father Agustin Martinez , beginning summer and remote study program for canon law at Catholic University of America, Washington, and continuing as parochial vicar for St. Paul Parish, Olathe.

Father Daniel Morris , from in-residence sacramental assistance to St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center to in-residence sacramental assistance to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Shawnee, and continuing as vocation director.

Father Konda Reddy Nusi, MSFS (Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales), from parochial administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Osage City, and St. Patrick Parish, Scranton, to reassignment by his religious community to priestly ministry outside of the archdiocese, effective May 30.

Father Fredy Hernán Pinzón Palacio , from parochial vicar for Blessed Sacrament Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, and Our Lady of Unity Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, to returning to priestly ministry in the Diocese of Zipaquirá (Colombia). 

Father John Riley, from sacramental assistance to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Shawnee, to providing sacramental assistance to St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park, and continuing as vicar general – chancellor. 

Father Carter Zielinski , beginning summer and remote study program for canon law at Catholic University of America, Washington, and continuing as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Emporia.

Permanent deacons

Deacon Joseph Allen , to state chaplain, Daughters of Isabella, effective May 1, while continuing as chaplain of Catholic Community Hospice, Lenexa, and in diaconal ministry at St. John Paul II Parish, Olathe.

Deacon Keith Geary , from leave of absence from diaconal ministry at Our Lady of Unity Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, to retirement from diaconal ministry, effective May 3.

Deacon Ralph Schramp , from diaconal ministry at Church of the Nativity Parish, Leawood, to retired status, effective February 22, 2023.

Deacon Stanley Sluder , from diaconate ordination (Archdiocese of Santa Fe), to diaconal ministry at St. Benedict Parish, Atchison.

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METUCHEN – Bishop James F. Checchio has announced the following priestly appointments. Unless otherwise noted, all appointments are effective September 1, 2023. May God continue to grant these priests and all clergy in our diocese the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, the words needed to proclaim the Gospel, and joy in their hearts as they minister to His people.

Newly ordained:

• Reverend Jose M. Lim , newly ordained priest, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Hillsborough, from July 6 through September 6, 2023, and then returning to Rome for further studies.
• Reverend Krzysztof Kaczynski , from Pastor of Our Lady of Victories Parish, Baptistown, and Saint Edward the Confessor Parish, Milford, to Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish, Califon, and Saint Joseph Parish, High Bridge.
• Reverend Bede Kim , from Parochial Vicar of Saint John Vianney Parish, Colonia, to Pastor of Our Lady of Victories Parish, Baptistown, and Saint Edward the Confessor Parish, Milford.
• Reverend James Kyrpczak , from Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, High Bridge, to Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Washington.
• Reverend Edmund A. Luciano , from Parochial Vicar of the Parish of the Visitation, New Brunswick, to Pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart, South Plainfield.
• Reverend Ronald Machado , from Administrator of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Perth Amboy, to Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Perth Amboy, effective July 16.
• Reverend Guy Selvester , from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Washington, to Pastor of Saint Mary Parish, South Amboy.
• Reverend Mauricio Tabera-Vasquez, from Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, North Plainfield, to Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, North Plainfield, effective April 3, while remaining Pastor of Saint Luke Parish, North Plainfield. 

 Parochial Vicars:

• Reverend Ariel Bautista , from Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Parish, Annandale, to Parochial Vicar, Saint James Parish, Basking Ridge.
• Reverend Frank Fellrath , to Parochial Vicar, Parish of the Visitation, New Brunswick, effective July 12.
• Reverend Wilson Jerusalem, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Philip and Saint James Parish, Philipsburg.
• Reverend Edgar Madarang , from Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi, to Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Parish, Annandale.
• Reverend Lancelot McGrath , from Parochial Vicar, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Monroe Township, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Matthias Parish, Somerset.
• Reverend Robert Pinnisi , from Saint James the Less Parish, Jamesburg, and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Plainsboro Township, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Piscataway, effective July 17.
• Reverend Gustavo Rodriguez Perez , from Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, North Plainfield, and Saint Luke Parish, North Plainfield, to Parochial Vicar, Parish of the Visitation, New Brunswick, while continuing as Diocesan Coordinator of Hispanic Lay Formation
• Reverend Gilbert Starcher , from Parochial Vicar, Saint Philip and Saint James Parish, Philipsburg, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, North Plainfield, and Saint Luke Parish, North Plainfield.
• Reverend Tholitho , from Parochial Vicar, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Bridgewater, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Ambrose Parish, Old Bridge.
• Reverend Gregory Zannetti , from Parochial Vicar, Saint James Parish, Basking Ridge, to Parochial Vicar, Saint John Vianney Parish, Colonia.

 Educational Ministry:

• Reverend David Keyes , from Parochial Vicar, Saint Ambrose Parish, Old Bridge, to Theology Teacher, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Edison, while assisting at Saint Luke Parish, North Plainfield, and Saint Joseph Parish, North Plainfield
• Reverend Thomas Lanza , from Theology Teacher, Immaculata High School, Somerville, to School Chaplain, Saint Joseph High School, Metuchen, while remaining Vocation Recruiter and Chaplain at the Catholic Center at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, while residing at St. Peter the Apostle University and Community Parish, New Brunswick, effective August 15.
• Reverend Ronal Vega Pastrana , from Theology Teacher, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Edison, to Theology Teacher, Immaculata High School, Somerville, while remaining as Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bernardsville, effective August 15.
• Very Reverend Michael J. Gromadzki , Pastor of St. Mary of Ostrabrama Parish, South River, has been named the Dean of Raritan Bay Deanery, effective July 21.  
• Very Reverend Charles Sabella , Pastor of St. Patrick and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Belvidere, has been named the Dean of Morris Canal Deanery, effective July 21.
• Very Reverend Thomas Serafin , Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Three Bridges, has been named the Dean of Round Valley Deanery, effective July 21.
• Reverend Monsignor Seamus F. Brennan , from Senior Priest, Saint Matthias Parish, Somerset, to retired status, effective July 1, 2023.
• Reverend John Alvarado , from Pastor, Parish of the Sacred Heart, South Plainfield, to retired status.
• Reverend Richard Rusk , from Pastor, Saint John Neumann Parish, Califon, to retired status.
• Reverend Dennis Weezorak , from Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, South Amboy, to retired status.

New Assignments

Effective March 6, 2023

• Reverend Gianluca Roso, MCCJ, Parochial Vicar of S12 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Family, St. Boniface, St. Joseph, St. Leo the Great, and St. Therese Little Flower, Cincinnati.

Effective April 1, 2023

• Reverend Jedidiah Tritle, Parochial Vicar of NE3 Family of Parishes which includes Mary, Help of Christians, Fairborn, Sacred Heart, New Carlisle, St. Augustine, Jamestown, St. Brigid, Xenia, St. Luke, Beavercreek and St. Paul, Yellow Springs.

Effective April 27, 2023

• Reverend Edward P. Smith, Pastor of SE4 Family of Parishes which includes St. Columban, and St. Margaret of York, Loveland.

Effective May 1, 2023

• Reverend Christopher J. Worland, Parochial Vicar of SE7 Family of Parishes which includes St. Andrew, Milford, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Milford, and St. Veronica, Mt. Carmel.

Effective June 1, 2023

• Reverend Luke (John) VanBerkum, O.P., Parochial Vicar of S13 Family of Parishes which includes St. Gertrude, Madeira.

Effective July 1, 2023

• Reverend Joseph Vijay Kumar Chinnabathini, Parochial Vicar of NE 4 Family of Parishes which includes Incarnation, Centerville and St. Francis of Assisi, Centerville.
• Reverend Anthony Fortman, C.PP.S., Pastor of NE-6 Family of Parishes which includes Emmanuel, Dayton, Holy Trinity, Dayton, Precious Blood, Dayton, St. Joseph, Dayton, St. Paul, Englewood and St. Rita, Dayton.
• Reverend James Gaynor, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar of NE-6 Family of Parishes which includes Emmanuel, Dayton, Holy Trinity, Dayton, Precious Blood, Dayton, St. Joseph, Dayton, St. Paul, Englewood and St. Rita, Dayton.

Effective Fall of 2023

• Reverend Anthony Marcelli assigned to graduate studies in Rome at the Pontificia Università della Santa Croce.

Retirement from Active Ministry

• Reverend Robert Keller, Parochial Vicar of SW4, effective July 1, 2023.
• Reverend Terence Hamilton, Parochial Vicar of SW7, effective July 1, 2023.
• Reverend Mark Burger, Parochial Vicar of SW6, effective July 1, 2023.
• Reverend Barry Windholtz, Parochial Vicar of S8, effective July 1, 2023.
• Reverend Jeffrey Kemper, Parochial Vicar of SE7, effective July 1, 2023.
• Reverend Lawrence Tensi, Parochial Vicar of SE4, effective July 1, 2023.
• Reverend Thomas Bolte, Parochial Vicar of C1, effective July 1, 2023.

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The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made  the following assignments of priests, effective June 20, 2023:

Reverend Sunday Akuh, from Parochial Vicar, St. John the Baptist and Holy Family Parishes,  South Bend to Pastor, St. John the Baptist Parish, South Bend.

Rev. Thadeus Balinda from Pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Arcola, to Chaplain, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Donaldson.

Reverend Andrew Budzinski, from Pastor, St. John the Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne, to Pastor,  Cathedral Parish of St. Matthew, South Bend.

Reverend Paolo Degasperi, from Parochial Vicar, St. John the Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne to  Pastor, St. John the Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne, while remaining Chaplain, Bishop Luers High  School.

Reverend Dennis DiBenedetto, from Pastor, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, North Manchester,  to Pastor, St. Rose of Lima Parish, Monroeville.

Reverend John Eze, from Pastor, Queen of Peace Parish, Mishawaka, to Pastor, St. Patrick  Parish, Arcola.

Reverend Stephen Felicichia, from Parochial Vicar, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort  Wayne, to Pastor, St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Culver.

Reverend Terry Fisher, from Pastor, St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, South Bend, to Retirement.

Reverend Dermot Gahan, from Chaplain, University of Saint Francis, to Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Garrett.

Reverend Daniel Koehl, from Parochial Vicar, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne, to  Pastor, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, North Manchester.

Reverend Glenn Kohrman, from Pastor, St. John the Baptist and Holy Family Parishes, South  Bend, to Pastor, St. Therese Parish, Fort Wayne.

Reverend William Meininger, from Pastor, St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Culver, to Pastor,  Queen of Peace Parish, Mishawaka.

Reverend Daniel Niezer, to Diocesan Director of Vocations Promotion, while remaining Pastor  of St. Dominic, Bremen, and Chaplain of Marian High School, Mishawaka.

Reverend Levi Nkwocha, from Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Elkhart, to Pastor, St.  Michael the Archangel Parish, Waterloo.

Reverend Jonathan Norton, to Diocesan Director of Seminarians, while remaining Pastor,  Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw.

Reverend Luke Okoye, from Parochial Vicar, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, to  Pastor, Holy Family Parish, South Bend.

Reverend Evaristo Olivera, from Parochial Vicar, St. Therese and St. Henry Parishes, Fort  Wayne, to Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Parish, Huntington.

Reverend Logan Parrish, from Parochial Vicar, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen, to  Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Elkhart.

Reverend James Shafer, from Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Garrett, to Retirement. 

Bishop Rhoades has also made the following assignments of priests, effective July 5,  2023:

Reverend Felipe Campos, C.S.C., to Parochial Vicar, St. Adalbert and St. Casimir Parishes, South Bend.

Reverend Cameron Cortens, C.S.C., to Parochial Vicar, Christ the King Parish, South Bend.

Reverend Mark Hellinger, to Parochial Vicar, St. John the Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne.

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Diocesan, order priests note many years of ministry in 2024

Priests of the Diocese of Rochester as well as order priests serving locally look back on their many decades of ministry as they celebrate 2024 anniversaries of ordination.

Father Kreckel: Grateful for the friendships made during priestly ministry

Father Robert Kreckel maintains that he hasn’t done anything new or noteworthy in the last year.

“I’m just coasting along,” he said.

To Father Kreckel, who this year celebrates 70 years of priestly ministry, “coasting along” includes regularly presiding at Mass at St. Joseph and Holy Spirit churches in Penfield.

A Rochester native, Father Kreckel grew up in St. Boniface Parish and graduated from the parish school and Aquinas Institute. He completed his seminary studies at Rochester’s St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s seminaries and was ordained June 5, 1954, by Bishop James E. Kearney at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Father Kreckel then served as assistant pastor at St. Alphonsus, Auburn (1954-60), and Immaculate Conception, Rochester (1960-66), before becoming Immaculate Conception’s pastor. He remained there until 1973, when he became the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Fairport.

He led the fledgling Fairport parish until 1985, when he became pastor at St. Mary of the Lake, Ontario. He remained there until he reached senior status in 2003 and moved into the rectory at St. Joseph in Penfield. He has been assisting at St. Joseph and Holy Spirit ever since.

Father Kreckel is grateful for the many friendships he’s made and the diverse communities he’s belonged to throughout his seven decades of ministry.

“It’s a wonderful life,” he told the Catholic Courier in 2023.

Father Delmonte: The people of God are a gift in his life

For every stop in his priesthood, Father Albert Delmonte has come away with joyful experiences.

“I am so grateful to God for the grace the people of God are, the gift they are in my life, in all the faith communities where I’ve been privileged to serve over the years,” Father Delmonte said. “The people have been enfleshed evidence of God acting in my life, when I see the reverence and gentleness with which they live their lives.”

Father Delmonte is a native of Auburn where he belonged to St. Mary and, later, Sacred Heart Parish. He attended Rochester’s St. Andrew and St. Bernard’s seminaries before being ordained June 6, 1964, by Bishop Lawrence B. Casey at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Father Delmonte’s first parish assignment was as assistant pastor at Corpus Christi, Rochester (1964-67). He then taught theology at King’s Preparatory School (1967-69) before assisting at St. Ann, Hornell (1969-72), Christ the King, Irondequoit (1972-75) and Guardian Angels, Henrietta (1975-77).

His first pastorate was at St. Anthony, Elmira (1977-82), and his lengthiest assignment was as pastor of St. Salome, Irondequoit (1982-94). Father Delmonte was then pastor of St. Jerome, East Rochester (1994-99), sacramental minister at Blessed Sacrament, Rochester (1999-2000) and pastor of Holy Ghost, Gates, from 2000 until reaching senior-priest status in 2004.

From 2004 to 2014, Father Delmonte provided ministerial support at St. Louis Parish in Pittsford. He has ministered at St. Ann’s Community in Rochester since 2014, providing pastoral services while residing at the Chapel Oaks independent-living community.

Father Donnelly: Was blessed by the people he was privileged to serve

Father William Donnelly , who also lives at Chapel Oaks, joins with Fathers Delmonte and Daniel Holland — a senior diocesan priest as well — in doing pastoral care at St. Ann’s.

“They’re wonderfully faithful people,” Father Donnelly said of the residents. “They have cherished their faith all these years.”

Father Donnelly grew up in Auburn’s Holy Family Parish and attended St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s seminaries in Rochester. He was ordained by Bishop Lawrence B. Casey at Sacred Heart Cathedral on June 6, 1964.

He was assisting priest at Rochester’s St. John the Evangelist (Humboldt Street) from 1964 to 1969, and chaplain at Monroe Community College (1969-76) before taking a 10-year leave of absence doing social-service duty, particularly with youths.

Resuming priestly ministry in 1986, Father Donnelly served in two Long Island parishes. Upon returning to the Rochester Diocese, he was parochial vicar at St. Mary Our Mother, Horseheads (1990), and St. Mary, Canandaigua (1990-92).

In 1992, he became pastor of St. Mary, Elmira, staying until December 1996. In 1997, he began a 10-year pastorate at St. Mary, Rochester. He also was rector of Becket Hall (2002-05). In 2007 he became sacramental minister at St. Mary in Rochester, retaining that role until beginning at St. Ann’s in 2011 upon becoming a senior priest.

“It was a gift to me,” Father Donnelly said of his assignments. “I was always blessed by the people I was privileged to serve.”

Father Donnelly also continues to make promotional appearances for Unbound , an international organization serving the underprivileged.

Father Kiggins: Was enriched by ministering to people of diverse opinions and backgrounds

Throughout his 60 years of priestly ministry in various parts of the diocese, Father Roy Kiggins has always tried to respect and listen to people with different opinions or backgrounds than his own.

“I’ve learned a lot of things from those experiences, and I’ve been richer for it,” Father Kiggins said.

A Rochester native, he learned to adapt to new experiences at a young age, attending five schools between kindergarten and eighth grade. After graduating from St. James School in Irondequoit, he studied at St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s seminaries and was ordained June 6, 1964, by Auxiliary Bishop Lawrence B. Casey at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester.

He served as assistant pastor at St. John of Rochester, Fairport (1964); Our Lady of Lourdes, Elmira (1964-71); Good Shepherd, Henrietta (1971-72); and St. Mary, Canandaigua (1972-73). In 1973, he returned to Good Shepherd, where he served as copastor until 1987.

That year, he became pastor of Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and led the Brockport parish until 1999. He then took a sabbatical in El Salvador before becoming pastor of Geneva’s St. Francis de Sales and St. Stephen parishes, which in 2007 merged to form Our Lady of Peace Parish.

After reaching senior status in 2008, Father Kiggins assisted with liturgical responsibilities at St. Francis and St. Clare Parish in Waterloo and Seneca Falls. He currently resides at St. Ann’s Community at Chapel Oaks.

Father Mulligan: Always enjoyed journeying with God’s people

Father John M. Mulligan grew up in Rochester’s Sacred Heart Parish and attended Rochester’s St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s seminaries. He was ordained June 6, 1964, by Bishop Lawrence B. Casey at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Following ordination, he was assistant pastor of Immaculate Conception, Ithaca (1964-66); St. Patrick, Corning (1966-71); and St. Mary, Auburn (1971-73). He was copastor of St. John the Evangelist, Rochester (1973-81), then pastor of St. Stephen, Geneva (1981-83), and St. Anthony of Padua, Rochester (1983-88). While at St. Anthony of Padua, he also directed the diocesan Division of Urban Ministry.

He was the first-ever moderator of the diocesan Pastoral Center from 1988-98. In 1988, he also was named one of two diocesan vicars general, continuing in that role until the 2012 retirement of Bishop Matthew H. Clark. In addition, he served as pastor of Most Precious Blood, Rochester (1998-2000); Sacred Heart Cathedral (2000-05); and the Cathedral Community (2005-08).

He reached senior status in 2008 and assists at Holy Trinity, Webster, where he has resided since 2013.

“I have always enjoyed journeying along with God’s people, and serving God’s people has been a great source of nourishment,” he said at the time of his 55th jubilee in 2019.

Father Endres: Likes to help out and do the Lord’s work

Father William Endres lives in East Rochester, but does not hesitate to drive to Watkins Glen, Ontario or Caledonia if he’s needed to preside at Mass when a brother priest is ill or away.

“I just like to do the work of the Lord and help out when I can,” he explained.

Father Endres grew up in Irondequoit, where he attended St. Salome Parish and its grammar school. He then studied at St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s seminaries in Rochester and was ordained June 7, 1969, by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

He served as assistant pastor at St. Stephen, Geneva (1969-74); Sacred Heart Cathedral (1974-80); St. Jerome, East Rochester (1980-83); St. Thomas the Apostle, Irondequoit (1983-88); and Holy Trinity, Webster (1990-93). In the 1980s and 1990s, he provided sabbatical assistance to parishes whose pastors were on sabbatical and served temporary assignments at St. Mary, Elmira (1988); St. Michael, Penn Yan and St. Andrew, Dundee (1989 and 1993); Our Lady of Mercy, Greece (1989); and St. Vincent DePaul, Corning (1990).

Father Endres was chaplain at Rochester General Hospital from 1994-2001 while also serving at Rochester’s St. Andrew and St. Philip Neri parishes. From 2002 until reaching senior status in 2013, he was chaplain at Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals in Rochester and as assisting priest at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Scottsville.

In 2011, he began assisting at St. Columba/St. Patrick Parish in Caledonia and St. Vincent DePaul Parish in Churchville, which merged with St. Mary to form St. Martin de Porres Parish.

Father Maloney: Praises God for all of his experiences in priestly ministry

Father Bernard Maloney, OFM Cap , said he is awed by the various ways he’s been blessed to do the Lord’s work. Over the course of his 55 years as a priest, he has served in parishes and schools, as well as religious formation and administration for the Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary.

“I just praise God for all the experiences I’ve had throughout my ministry. Never would I ever have imagined all the things I’d be doing,” said Father Maloney, who grew up in Rochester and is pastor at Mary, Mother of Mercy in Ovid, Interlaken and Trumansburg.

After graduating from Aquinas Institute, Father Maloney completed his formation at St. Lawrence Seminary in Mount Calvary, Wis.; St. Lawrence Friary in Milton, Mass.; and St. Anthony’s Seminary in Hudson, N.H. He earned a master’s of divinity from Mary Immaculate Friary and a master of arts degree in divinity from Maryknoll Seminary.

Father Maloney was ordained Nov. 8, 1969, by Bishop Joseph Paronicon at Sacred Heart Church in Yonkers. He taught religion at Sacred Heart High School (1972-76) and later served as director of postulants for the Province of St. Mary (1972-76) and provincial vicar and personnel director for the province (1987-93).

Father Maloney served as parochial vicar at St. Joseph Church, New Paltz (1976-81), and pastor at St. Joseph the Worker Church, East Patchogue, N.Y., (1981-87); Sacred Heart Church, Yonkers (1993-98); St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken, and Holy Cross, Ovid (1998-2002); St. John the Baptist, New York City (2002-08); and St. Joseph, New Paltz (2008-14).

In 2014, he became pastor of St. James the Apostle, Trumansburg, which in 2016 merged with Holy Cross, Ovid, and St. Francis Solanus, Interlaken, to form Mary Mother of Mercy Parish.

Father Antinarelli: Has served Rochester’s Our Lady of Victory/St. Joseph since 2001

St. Cecelia is the home parish of Irondequoit native Father Ronald A. Antinarelli. He attended Rochester’s Aquinas Institute, graduated from St. John Fisher College with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, and attended St. Bernard’s Seminary to earn his bachelor of divinity degree.

He was ordained on April 20, 1974, at Blessed Sacrament Church by Auxiliary Bishop Dennis W. Hickey.

After ordination, Father Antinarelli became assistant priest at St. Stephen in Geneva. In 1977, he was assigned to Holy Family in Auburn as associate pastor. He went on to serve as associate pastor at St. Philip Neri, Rochester (1980) and then at St. Ann, Hornell (1982). In 1987, he became parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception, Ithaca (June-September), followed by Holy Spirit, Penfield (September 1987).

In 2001, Father Antinarelli became priest administrator of Rochester’s Our Lady of Victory/St. Joseph Parish, which he continues to serve after becoming pastor in 2014.

Father Hewes: ‘God has blessed me these 50 years’

“The way God has blessed me these 50 years is just incredible,” stated Father James Hewes during a Mass he celebrated at Greece’s St. Mark Church on March 27 —the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

Father Hewes is a native of St. Jerome Parish in East Rochester. He graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School, St. John Fisher College and St. Bernard’s Seminary and was ordained in 1974 at Holy Ghost Church in Gates by Bishop Joseph L. Hogan.

He served as associate pastor at St. Mary of the Lake, Watkins Glen (1974-75); St. Mary, Canandaigua (1975-79); and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rochester (1979-80). He then was pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Rochester (1981-87) and campus minister at SUNY Geneseo (1987-99).

Father Hewes went on to serve as parochial vicar at St. Francis de Sales/St. Stephen in Geneva (1999-2000); pastor of St. John the Evangelist, Clyde/St. Patrick, Savannah (2000-07); pastoral administrator of St. Joseph, Rush (2007-10); and parochial vicar in the Gates cluster of Holy Ghost, St. Helen and St. Jude (2010-15). He attained senior status in January 2015, moving to St. Mark where he still resides: “I couldn’t think of a better place to be,” he said.

Father Hewes helped start Catholic Charities agencies in Livingston and Wayne counties; was a mediator for the Center for Dispute Settlement; and was active in jail ministry and helping the urban poor. His many pro-life associations have included Rochester Area Right to Life, the diocesan Human Life Commission and Project Rachel. Father Hewes continues to write weekly parish-bulletin columns about life issues.

Father Kennedy: Feels blessed as he looks back at five decades of priestly ministry

“Basically, my life has been in three chapters,” noted Father Robert Kennedy , saying his 50-year priesthood has been divided up fairly evenly as a liturgist, educator and parish priest.

“I look back over it and really realize how blessed I’ve been. Not every diocesan priest has the opportunities I’ve had,” he said.

Father Kennedy grew up in Waterloo’s St. Mary Parish and Irondequoit’s St. Salome. He attended St. Andrew’s Seminary, St. John Fisher College and St. Bernard’s Seminary and was ordained March 1, 1974, by Bishop Joseph L. Hogan at Irondequoit’s St. Margaret Mary Church.

He was associate pastor at St. Mary, Canandaigua (1974-75) and diocesan director in the offices of liturgy (1975-81) and continuing education (1981-83). He earned a master’s degree in liturgy from the University of Notre Dame and later spent five years there for doctoral studies in liturgy. He went on to teach liturgy and preaching for many years at St. Bernard’s Institute (now St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry) while serving in a number of Monroe County faith communities.

Father Kennedy became pastor of Rochester’s Blessed Sacrament Parish in 2000, adding on the pastorates at Saint Boniface in 2011 and St. Mary in 2015. He reached senior status in 2017 and was parochial administrator at St. Louis in Pittsford in 2018 and 2019 before assisting at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. He currently resides in Rochester and assists at area faith communities.

A noted writer and lecturer, Father Kennedy continues to maintain a steady speaking schedule, saying that he’s staffed eight retreats in the past year.

Father Leone: Extremely grateful to God for the privilege of offering holy Mass

Reflecting on his 50 years of priesthood, Father William B. Leone said he is extremely grateful to God for “the privilege of offering holy Mass, which is beyond words to describe, and certainly (I’m) not worthy to do that, but in God’s mysterious plan, I’m doing that.”

Father Leone’s home parish is St. Helen in Gates. He graduated from Aquinas Institute in 1965 and attended St. John Fisher College, followed by St. Bernard’s Seminary. He was ordained April 5, 1974, at St. Charles Borromeo Church by Bishop Joseph L. Hogan.

After ordination, he was appointed assistant pastor at St. Frances de Sales in Geneva, then associate pastor at St. Jerome in East Rochester in 1977. His first pastorate was at Rochester’s Holy Redeemer in 1980.

Also was in 1980, Father Leone became a chaplain in the New York Army National Guard, in which he served until 2008. In 2007, he deployed to Kosovo for a year.

“I was exempted (from military service) through college and seminary, and many of my friends served in Vietnam,” he recalled, noting that one of his friends was severely wounded and lost both legs in the war, and another died from complications related to Agent Orange. “I felt I should … give some time to military service as my friends had done; that I owed something to our country.”

In 1985, Father Leone became pastor of St. Francis Xavier, Rochester. He took a sabbatical from 1989-90, and then served in sabbatical-assistance ministry at St. Augustine, Rochester, and St. Mary, Geneseo, and as temporary Catholic chaplain at Ithaca College.

In June of 1990, he was appointed pastor of the Northern Cayuga Cluster (St. John, Port Byron; St. Joseph, Weedsport; St. Patrick, Cato), and he was pastor at St. Anne’s Parish in Rochester from 2002-08. He served as parochial administrator of St. Cecelia, Irondequoit, from 2008 until becoming pastor in 2011 of St. Jerome, where he currently serves.

“I think of so many people that I’ve had the privilege as a priest to serve, and they have been the greatest memories I have,” he remarked of his five decades of ministry. “So many times I’ve seen God’s providence at work. Things you never expect. … It turns out to be some soul, some person who God was seeking, and he seeks them through us, through our faith and our lives to be his presence in the world. It’s a mystery.”

Father Sirianni: Is grateful to the people of the Rochester Diocese for their support

Father Louis A. Sirianni said he knew as a boy of 8 that he wanted to be a priest.

“A priest or a garbage man,” he said, laughing, noting that he credits his mother for encouraging and nurturing his priestly vocation.

Father Sirianni is a native of Holy Cross Parish in Rochester. He attended St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s seminaries in Rochester and was ordained April 19, 1974, by Bishop Joseph L. Hogan at Rochester’s Holy Family Church, where he had served as deacon.

He was then assigned as an intern priest and associate pastor at Sacred Heart, Auburn (1974-79); associate pastor at St. Ann, Hornell (1979-82); and St. Louis, Pittsford (1982-85). His first pastorate was at Rochester’s Our Lady of Good Counsel (1985-92), and he then served as assisting priest at St. Boniface, Rochester (February-June 1993).

Father Sirianni began working with the Rochester Diocese’s Tribunal in the early 1980s as one of several priests trained to handle marriage-annulment cases. In 1992, Bishop Matthew H. Clark asked him to consider pursuing a degree in canon law and taking a more active role at the Tribunal. After receiving his licentiate in canon law in 1995, he began working as a judge for the Tribunal; in January 1996, he was appointed adjutant judicial vicar; and in June 1996, he became judicial vicar.

In addition his work in the Tribunal, beginning in 1996, Father Sirianni was assisting priest at Guardian Angels, Henrietta, until becoming pastor of St. Mark in Greece (2005-19). He reached senior status in 2021 and became a parochial vicar at St. Mark. Also that year, he retired as the Tribunal’s judicial vicar and was named adjutant judicial vicar.

He said he appreciates the flexibility he now has to visit out-of-state family.

Father Sirianni noted that he has enjoyed getting to know people throughout priesthood, sharing their joys and sorrows, and building relationships in the parish communities in which he has served.

“I’m grateful to the people in the Diocese of Rochester for their support … and all the lives that have been connected with mine. I’m hoping and praying that more young men will become priests,” he added.

Father Spilly: Has enjoyed being a priest and serving the people

Father William Spilly is a native of Whiting, Indiana, near Chicago. He attended the former St. Bernard’s Seminary and was ordained May 10, 1974, by Bishop Joseph L. Hogan at St. Christopher Church in North Chili. He noted that his 1974 ordination class of 11 priests was the Diocese of Rochester’s largest in many years and has not been approached in size since.

He was parochial vicar at St. Ann in Hornell (1974-76) and then served in leadership roles for the diocesan Office of Human Development and Finger Lakes Office of Social Ministry from 1976 to 1984. Also during that time, he was administrator of St. Michael in Lyons for part of 1983.

In 1984, Father Spilly became pastor of the four-church Cayuga Team Ministry cluster, staying there for six years and also serving as pastor of two other area churches for part of 1986. In 1990 he took on another multi-parish pastorate, leading the four-church Corning-Painted Post Roman Catholic Community cluster until 1996.

Father Spilly then served eight years as pastor of Rochester’s St. John the Evangelist (Humboldt Street). He arrived as pastor of Hamlin’s St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in 2004, remaining there for 16 years until attaining senior status in 2020. At that point he moved into a private residence in Hamlin, where he still lives. He noted that he still celebrates Mass at area parishes when needed. A voracious reader, Father Spilly subscribes to a number of daily newspapers.

“I’ve enjoyed being a priest and serving people. I’ve enjoyed working with people of other faiths and denominations, especially on social-justice issues,” he remarked.

Father Tanck: Served in Rochester Diocese and with Basilians in Toronto

As a Basilian, Father Norman Tanck has divided his 50-year priesthood almost equally between Toronto and his native Rochester Diocese.

“I get disoriented when I’m not on one end of Lake Ontario,” he quipped.

Father Tanck grew up in Rochester’s Holy Redeemer and Irondequoit’s St. Margaret Mary parishes. He graduated from Aquinas Institute in 1962 and St. John Fisher College in 1967, then entered the Congregation of St. Basil. He was ordained a Basilian priest at Brighton’s St. Thomas More Church on April 20, 1974.

In his early years with the Basilians, Father Tanck served as a teacher, academic counselor and campus-ministry director. From 1985-89, he was the dean of student life at St. John Fisher as well as superior of the Basilian community. From 1989-97, he served on the Basilian General Council as the order’s vicar general.

In 1998, Father Tanck became pastor of Irondequoit’s Christ the King Parish. He remained there for 14 years, becoming pastor of the newly consolidated St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in 2010.

In 2012, Father Tanck relocated to Toronto where he currently serves as part-time associate of St. Basil Parish; director of men entering the Basilians from the United States and Canada; and coordinator of Toronto’s Basilian Lay Associates.

Father Tanck noted his diversity of ministries after originally anticipating a career devoted to teaching.

“I’ve done things I never thought I was going to be able to do as a priest,” said Father Tanck, who celebrated 50th-anniversary Masses on April 21 at St. John Fisher and April 28 at Toronto’s St. Basil Church.

Father Lape: Grateful to be serving the people in his hometown

Father Steven Lape recalled that when he entered the priesthood, he envisioned one day serving in his hometown of Gates. As he celebrates 25 years as a diocesan priest, that vision is a reality for Father Lape, pastor of the Parish of the Holy Family in Gates since 2021.

“It’s good to be home,” he told the Catholic Courier April 7. “I’m very thankful.”

As a child, Father Lape belonged to neighboring St. Theodore Parish in Gates, where he was involved in the youth program, sang in the choir, and served as a lector and extraordinary minister of holy Communion. He attended Gates Chili High School, and then he went on to study at Monroe Community College and St. John Fisher College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications.

After graduation, Father Lape began a career as a radio disc jockey in Rochester, but after three and a half years, he found he wasn’t as happy as he thought he would be. So, he quit his radio job and spent several months “soul searching as to what God wanted him to do,” he said.

After spending 15 days in England and Scotland, and talking with some diocesan priests in Rochester, he started taking philosophy classes and moved into Becket Hall, the former diocesan pre-theology program for men discerning priestly vocations. In 1994, he entered St. Augustine Seminary in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

“It seemed like, as time went on, I just sensed signs from God, that this is where God wanted me to be,” Father Lape said.

He was ordained June 5, 1999, by Bishop Matthew H. Clark at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester. After ordination, he served for three years as priest intern at Good Shepherd Church, Henrietta, before moving to Auburn as parochial vicar of St. Mary Church. In December 2002, while serving at St. Mary in Auburn, he became sacramental minister at Sacred Heart in Auburn and St. Ann in Owasco.

In 2005, Father Lape became pastor of East Rochester’s St. Jerome Church. He took a sabbatical from January to June 2010, during which he participated in a three-and-a-half month study program at the Dominican St. Albert’s Priory, in Oakland, Calif. Upon his return to the Diocese of Rochester, he served as a full-time assisting priest at St. Mary of the Assumption, Scottsville; St. Columba/St. Patrick, Caledonia; and St. Vincent de Paul, Churchville.

In 2014, Father Lape became pastor at St. Mary of the Lake, Watkins Glen, and St. Benedict, Odessa, which he led until 2021. In June 2021, he left the Southern Tier to return to his hometown of Gates to serve at Parish of the Holy Family.

“I just love being with the people,” he said about his priestly vocation. “I love mingling with them and sharing in their joys and sorrows, whether it’s being able to say the Mass for them or help them out in their funerals and comfort them, reassure them.”

Yet Father Lape said he isn’t planning any celebrations of his 25th anniversary.

“What makes me happy is just do what I do and just continue on being a minister to people and to be able to do the Masses and help people wherever they’re at. That’s my idea of celebrating,” he said.

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'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

M ADISON, Wis. (AP) — It was the music that changed first. Or maybe that’s just when many people at the pale brick Catholic church in the quiet Wisconsin neighborhood finally began to realize what was happening.

The choir director, a fixture at St. Maria Goretti for nearly 40 years, was suddenly gone. Contemporary hymns were replaced by music rooted in medieval Europe.

So much was changing. Sermons were focusing more on sin and confession. Priests were rarely seen without cassocks. Altar girls, for a time, were banned.

At the parish elementary school, students began hearing about abortion and hell.

“It was like a step back in time,” said one former parishioner, still so dazed by the tumultuous changes that began in 2021 with a new pastor that he only spoke on condition of anonymity.

It’s not just St. Maria Goretti.

Across the U.S., the Catholic Church is undergoing an immense shift. Generations of Catholics who embraced the modernizing tide sparked in the 1960s by Vatican II are increasingly giving way to religious conservatives who believe the church has been twisted by change, with the promise of eternal salvation replaced by guitar Masses, parish food pantries and casual indifference to church doctrine.

The shift, molded by plummeting church attendance, increasingly traditional priests and growing numbers of young Catholics searching for more orthodoxy, has reshaped parishes across the country, leaving them sometimes at odds with Pope Francis and much of the Catholic world.

The changes are not happening everywhere. There are still plenty of liberal parishes, plenty that see themselves as middle-of-the-road. Despite their growing influence, conservative Catholics remain a minority.

Yet the changes they have brought are impossible to miss.

The progressive priests who dominated the U.S. church in the years after Vatican II are now in their 70s and 80s. Many are retired. Some are dead. Younger priests, surveys show, are far more conservative.

“They say they’re trying to restore what us old guys ruined,” said the Rev. John Forliti, 87, a retired Twin Cities priest who fought for civil rights and reforms in Catholic school sex education.

Doug Koesel, an outspoken 72-year-old priest at Blessed Trinity Parish in Cleveland, was blunter: “They’re just waiting for us to die.”

At St. Maria Goretti, once steeped in the ethos of Vatican II, many parishioners saw the changes as a requiem.

“I don’t want my daughter to be Catholic,” said Christine Hammond, whose family left the parish when the new outlook spilled into the church’s school and her daughter’s classroom. “Not if this is the Roman Catholic Church that is coming.”

But this is not a simple story. Because there are many who welcome this new, old church.

They often stand out in the pews, with the men in ties and the women sometimes with the lace head coverings that all but disappeared from American churches more than 50 years ago. Often, at least a couple families will arrive with four, five or even more children, signaling their adherence to the church’s ban on contraception, which most American Catholics have long casually ignored.

They attend confession regularly and adhere strictly to church teachings. Many yearn for Masses that echo with medieval traditions – more Latin, more incense more Gregorian chants.

“We want this ethereal experience that is different from everything else in our lives,” said Ben Rouleau, who until recently led St. Maria Goretti’s young adult group, which saw membership skyrocket even as the parish shrank amid the turmoil.

They are, Rouleau said, happily out of touch with a liberal city like Madison.

“It’s radical in some ways,” Rouleau said. “We’re returning to the roots of the church.”

If this movement emerged from anywhere, it might be a now-demolished Denver football stadium and a borrowed military helicopter carrying in Pope John Paul II .

Some 500,000 people descended on Denver in 1993 for the Catholic festival World Youth Day. When the pope’s helicopter landed just outside Mile High Stadium, the ground shook from the stomping.

The pope, whose grandfatherly appearance belied an electric charisma, and who was beloved both for his kindness and his sternness, confronted an American church shaped by three decades of progressive change.

If the church is often best known to non-Catholics for its opposition to abortion, it had grown increasingly liberal since Vatican II. Birth control was quietly accepted in many parishes, and confession barely mentioned. Catholic social teaching on poverty suffused churches. Most priests traded in their cassocks for plain black shirts with Roman collars. Incense and Latin became increasingly rare.

On some issues, John Paul II agreed with these liberal-minded Catholics. He spoke against capital punishment and pushed for workers’ rights. He preached relentlessly about forgiveness – “the oxygen that purifies the air of hatred.” He forgave his own would-be assassin.

But he was also uncompromising on dogma, warning about change and cracking down on liberal theologians. He urged a return to forgotten rituals.

Catholics “are in danger of losing their faith,” he told crowds at the final Denver Mass, decrying abortion, drug abuse, and what he called “sexual disorders,” a barely veiled reference to growing acceptance of gay rights.

Across the nation, fervent young Catholics listened.

Newman Centers, which serve Catholic university students, became increasingly popular. So did FOCUS, a traditionalist organization working on American college campuses. Conservative Catholic media grew, particularly the cable TV network EWTN, a prominent voice for increased orthodoxy.

Today, conservative Catholic America has its own constellation of online celebrities aimed at young people. There’s Sister Miriam James, an ever-smiling nun in full habit who talks openly about her hard-partying college days. There’s Jackie Francois Angel, who speaks in shockingly frank detail about sex, marriage and Catholicism. There’s Mike Schmitz, a movie-star handsome Minnesota priest who exudes kindness while insisting on doctrine.

Even today, surveys show most American Catholics are far from orthodox. Most support abortion rights. The vast majority use birth control.

But increasingly, those Catholics are not in church.

In 1970, more than half of America’s Catholics said they went to Mass at least once a week. By 2022, that had fallen to 17%, according to CARA, a research center affiliated with Georgetown University. Among millennials, the number is just 9%.

Even as the U.S. Catholic population has jumped to more than 70 million, driven in part by immigration from Latin America, ever-fewer Catholics are involved in the church’s most important rites. Infant baptisms have fallen from 1.2 million in 1965 to 440,000 in 2021, CARA says. Catholic marriages have dropped by well over two-thirds.

The shrinking numbers mean that those who remain in the church have outsized influence compared with the overall Catholic population.

On the national level, conservatives increasingly dominate the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference and the Catholic intellectual world. They include everyone from the philanthropist founder of Domino’s Pizza to six of the nine U.S. Supreme Court justices.

Then there’s the priesthood.

Young priests driven by liberal politics and progressive theology, so common in the 1960s and 70s, have “all but vanished,” said a 2023 report from The Catholic Project at Catholic University, based on a survey of more than 3,500 priests.

Today’s young priests are far more likely to believe that the church changed too much after Vatican II, tangling itself up in America’s rapidly shifting views on everything from women’s roles to LGBTQ people.

“There really aren’t very many liberals in the seminaries anymore,” said a young, recently ordained Midwestern priest. He spoke on condition of anonymity because of the turmoil that engulfed his parish after he began pressing for more orthodox services. “They wouldn’t feel comfortable.”

Sometimes, the shift toward orthodoxy happens slowly. Maybe there’s a little more Latin sprinkled into Mass, or an occasional reminder to go to confession. Maybe guitars are relegated to Saturday evening services, or dropped completely.

And sometimes the changes come like a whirlwind, dividing parishes between those thirsting for a more reverent Catholicism and those who feel their spiritual home has been taken from them.

“You’d leave Mass thinking, ‘Holy cow! What just happened?’” said another ex-parishioner at St. Maria Goretti, whose family eventually left the church, describing the 2021 promotion of a new pastor, and a sudden focus on sin and confession.

Like many former parishioners, he spoke only on condition of anonymity, worried about upsetting friends still at the church. Diocesan clergy did not respond to requests for interviews.

“I’m a lifelong Catholic. I grew up going to church every Sunday,” he said. “But I’d never seen anything like this.”

The new outlook has spilled across America.

In churches from Minnesota to California, parishioners have protested changes introduced by new conservative priests. In Cincinnati, it came when the new priest abandoned gospel music and African drumming. In small-town North Carolina, it was an intense focus on Latin. In east Texas, it was a right-wing bishop forced out by the Vatican after accusing Pope Francis of undermining church teachings.

Each can seem like one more skirmish in the cultural and political battles tearing at America.

But the movement, whether called conservative or orthodox or traditionalist or authentic, can be hard to define.

It ranges from Catholics who want more incense, to Latin Mass adherents who have brought back ancient prayers that mention “the perfidious Jew.” There are right-wing survivalists, celebrity exorcists, environmentalists and a handful of quasi-socialists.

There’s the Catholic news outlet railing against the Vatican’s “wicked entourage,” and the small-town Wisconsin priest who traces COVID-19 to a century-old prophecy and warns of looming dictatorship. There’s the recent “Catholic Prayer for Trump,” a $1,000-a-plate dinner at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort, featuring a string of conspiracy theorists.

Yet the orthodox movement can also seem like a tangle of forgiveness and rigidity, where insistence on mercy and kindness mingle with warnings of eternity in hell.

Looming over the American divide is Pope Francis , who has pushed the global church to be more inclusive , even as he toes the line on most dogma .

The orthodox movement has watched him nervously from the first days of his papacy, angered by his more liberal views on issues like gay relationships and divorce . Some reject him entirely.

And the pope clearly worries about America.

The U.S. church has “a very strong reactionary attitude,” he told a group of Jesuits last year. “Being backward-looking is useless.”

You can find this new vision of Catholic America at Latin Masses in Milwaukee, the pews crowded with worshippers even at noon on a weekday. It’s in conferences held in California wine country, at reinvigorated parishes in Tennessee and prayer groups in Washington, D.C.

And it’s at a little Kansas college built high on a bluff above the Missouri River.

At first glance, nothing seems unusual about Benedictine College.

Students worry about unfinished essays and the complexities of dating. They wear cutoff shorts on warm autumn afternoons. Football is huge. The cafeteria food is mediocre.

But look deeper.

Because at Benedictine, Catholic teaching on contraception can slip into lessons on Plato, and no one is surprised if you volunteer for 3 a.m. prayers. Pornography, pre-marital sex and sunbathing in swimsuits are forbidden.

If these rules seem like precepts of a bygone age, that hasn’t stopped students from flocking to Benedictine and other conservative Catholic colleges.

At a time when U.S. college enrollment is shrinking, Benedictine’s expansion over the last 15 years has included four new residence halls, a new dining hall and an academic center. An immense new library is being built. The roar of construction equipment never seems to stop.

Enrollment, now about 2,200, has doubled in 20 years.

Students, many of whom grew up in conservative Catholic families, jokingly call it “the Benedictine bubble.” And it might be a window into the future of the Catholic Church in America.

In a deeply secular America, where an ever-churning culture provides few absolute answers, Benedictine offers the reassurance of clarity.

“We don’t all agree on everything, obviously,” said John Welte, a senior majoring in economics and philosophy. “But I would say everyone has an understanding of, like, truth.”

“There are certain things you can just know in your mind: This is right, and this is wrong.”

Sometimes, people here quietly admit, it goes too far. Like the students who loudly proclaim how often they go to Mass, or the young man who quit his classics course because he refused to read the works of ancient Greek pagans.

Very often, talk here echoes the 13th-century writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, who believed God could be found in truth, goodness and beauty. Sometimes, they say, that means finding God in strict tenets about sexuality. Sometimes in the haunting beauty of Gregorian chants.

“It’s a renewal of, like, some really, really good things that we might have lost,” said Madeline Hays, a pensive 22-year-old senior biology major.

She takes the church’s rules seriously, from pre-marital sex to confession. She can’t stand modern church architecture. She’s seriously considering becoming a nun.

But she also worries about poverty and America’s wastefulness and the way Americans –including herself – can find themselves slotted into the political divide without even knowing it.

She wrestles with her belief in an unerring Catholic doctrine that can see good people, including some of her own friends, as sinners.

Yet she doesn’t want change.

“The church wouldn’t be the church if it changed things it had set down as, 'This is infallible doctrine and this will not change through the ages,’” she said.

They understand that in Benedictine’s small, mostly closeted gay community. Like the young man, once deeply religious, who suffers in silence as people on campus casually throw around anti-gay slurs.

He’s thought many times of leaving, but generous financial aid keeps him here. And after many years, he’s accepted his sexuality.

He’s seen the joy that people can get from Benedictine, how some will move back to Atchison after graduation, just to stay close.

But not him.

“I don’t think I’ll come back to Atchison – not ever.”

For decades, the pews at St. Maria Goretti were filled with the families of plumbers, engineers and professors from the University of Wisconsin, just a couple miles up the road. The church is a well-kept island of Catholicism tucked into the leafy residential streets of one of America’s most liberal cities.

Like so many other parishes, it had been shaped by the ideals of the 1960s and 1970s. Poverty and social justice became tightly interwoven with sermons and parish life. Gay people felt welcome. Some of the church’s moral absolutes, like the contraception ban, became forgotten dogma.

Change arrived in 2003 with a new bishop, Robert C. Morlino, an outspoken conservative. Many liberals remember him as the man who lambasted the message of acceptance in the modern hymn, “All Are Welcome.”

His successor, Bishop Donald J. Hying, steers clear of public battles. But in many ways, he quietly carries on Morlino’s legacy, warning about “the tangled thinking of Modernism.”

In 2021, Hying named the Rev. Scott Emerson, a onetime top Morlino aide, as pastor of the Madison church.

Parishioners watched - some pleased, some uneasily - as their spiritual home was remodeled.

There was more incense, more Latin, more talk of sin and confession.

Emerson’s sermons are not all fire-and-brimstone. He speaks often about forgiveness and compassion. But his tone shocked many longtime parishioners.

Protection is needed, he said in a 2023 service, from “the spiritual corruption of worldly vices.” He has warned against critics – “the atheists, journalists, politicians, the fallen-away Catholics” – he said were undermining the church.

For some, Emerson’s changes were welcome.

“A lot of us were like, ’Hey, more confession! Sweet!” said Rouleau, who ran the parish young adult group. “Better music!”

But the parish – which in mid-2023 became part of a two-church “pastorate” amid a diocese-wide restructuring - was shrinking fast.

For decades, many traditional Catholics have wondered if the church would – and perhaps should – shrink to a smaller but more faithful core.

In ways, that’s how St. Maria Goretti looks today. The 6:30 a.m. Friday Mass, Rouleau says, is increasingly popular among young people. But once-packed Sunday Masses now have empty pews. Donations are down. School enrollment plunged.

Some who left have gone to more liberal parishes. Some joined Protestant churches. Some abandoned religion entirely.

“I’m not a Catholic anymore,” said Hammond, the woman who left when the church’s school began to change. “Not even a little bit.”

But Emerson insists the Catholic Church’s critics will be proven wrong.

“How many have laughed at the church, announcing that she was passe, that her days were over and that they would bury her?” he said in a 2021 Mass.

“The church,” he said, “has buried every one of her undertakers.”

Associated Press journalist Jessie Wardarski contributed to this report.

UMC Wednesday updates: United Methodists remove ban on LGBTQ+ clergy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With three days remaining at the United Methodist Church’s top policymaking assembly, the 700-plus delegates from across world are set to take up the most contentious legislative proposals starting Wednesday.

The most high-profile of those proposals facing the UMC General Conference in Charlotte deal with LGBTQ+ rights and likely an expired policy allowing United Methodist churches to leave the denomination, also known as disaffiliation.

The UMC, which is the nation’s largest mainline Protestant denomination, has dealt with a splintering following disagreements over church policy and theology, including dealing with LGBTQ+ rights. A quarter of the denomination’s total U.S. churches disaffiliated between 2019-2023, many to join a more conservative breakaway denomination called the Global Methodist Church.

A policy allowing churches to disaffiliate expired at the end of 2023 , so traditionalists are supporting legislative efforts at this UMC General Conference to extend and expand the disaffiliation policy. Delegates have so far supported a legislative priority commonly called “regionalization,” which many consider a counter to disaffiliation.

The assembly is also expected to take up additional proposals , called petitions, seeking to remove anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions.

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What lifted ordination ban means for one Ohio pastor

For Ohio pastor Rev. Angie Cox, there are immediate and tangible implications with the newly lifted ban on ordaining LGBTQ+ clergy. Cox, a lesbian and married, has sought to take the first step toward UMC ordination, called commissioning, six times in the past five years. Each time, the West Ohio Conference’s board of ordained ministry has rejected her candidacy.

“I know I’m called to ministry and know I’m called to be here,” Cox said in an interview. The decision to remove the ban on LGBTQ+ ordination is “an affirmation of the call by our official policies,” Cox said.

Cox already pastors a church in Columbus, but her inability to receive ordination credentials is both a symbolic gesture against her personhood and a limit on her participation in United Methodist life.For example, she's barred from serving as a clergy delegate in the regional legislative assembly or at the UMC General Conference.

The West Ohio Conference board of ordained ministry could reconsider supporting Cox's commissioning as early as May, potentially positioning her for commissioning in June. Similar to her situation, Cox knows others who have waited to pursue ordination until the UMC removed the ordination ban.

Cox said her sexuality has always been the “elephant in the room” in her repeated pursuit of candidacy for commissioning.

With Wednesday’s decision to remove the ordination ban, “there’s an aspect of people finally seeing the goodness in the whole person,” said Cox. “Not just me, but for any LGBTQ+ person to finally be seen as whole in official structures is freeing."

Last regionalization petition passed, finalizing full legislation restructuring of church

The one outstanding petition to finalize legislation seeking to restructure the United Methodist Church's system of regional oversight received approval Wednesday, marking a major milestone for the denomination’s top legislative assembly.

The 700-plus delegates approved all eight regionalization-related petitions starting last week, when the body voted on a constitutional amendment that still requires ratification by United Methodist regional conferences.

The last regionalization-related petition spurred a brief yet passionate debate, a display of broader divisions that regionalization inevitably brought out.

Progressives and many centrists supported regionalization, while traditionalists opposed the plan. Part of that divide is related to regionalization’s potential to allow the American church to move in a more LGBTQ-affirming direction, while allowing regional bodies outside the U.S. to maintain more traditional policy positions.

“You can have your train, you can ride your train and go where you go,” said Liberian delegate Jerry Kulah during a floor debate Wednesday, speaking against the regionalization petition. “Regionalization is only a platform to strengthen the American UMC.”

Conversely, proponents of the legislation say regionalization elevates the status of and gives more autonomy to regional United Methodist bodies outside the U.S.

Regionalization in essence eliminates a regional hierarchy that the Methodist church originally created in 1939 to racially segregate Black clergy and laity in the U.S. from the white population,  according to the UMC General Commission on Archives & History .

Before taking up the last regionalization petition, delegates approved a new policy that allows churches that disaffiliated from the UMC to rejoin the denomination.

Disaffiliation policy lifted in final blow to splintering

Delegates approved a petition removing a section of the UMC Book of Discipline allowing churches to disaffiliate, settling a high-profile debate and in many ways the denomination’s splintering.

The policy allowing churches to disaffiliate, often called Paragraph 2553, received approval in 2019 and expired in 2023. But the official language of the policy remained in the denomination’s compendium of policies and practices. Wednesday’s petition removed that existing language.   

“(Paragraph) 2553 has been a wrenching experience for the church,” said Lonnie Chaffin in an address to delegates, presenting the petition on behalf of an administrative committee. “Congregations have been in conflict, conferences have had to divert attention away from our mission and spent considerable time and energy on disaffiliation.”

Disaffiliations — there were ultimately 7,500-plus U.S. congregations that left the denomination using this policy — led to court battles between churches and regional United Methodist leadership, and split church membership when a congregational vote didn’t go a certain way.  

Disaffiliation was the major legislative priority that traditionalist groups and leaders sought to advocate for at this UMC General Conference, a shift from their typical lobbying for policies dealing with sexuality and marriage.

A petition submitted to the UMC General Conference sought to expand Paragraph 2553 for churches outside the U.S., which were barred from disaffiliating. But the decision on Wednesday to remove Paragraph 2553 altogether yielded the opposite result.

Pension-based retirement plan replaced

In yet another sign of the downward trends affecting the UMC, general conference delegates approved on Wednesday a new clergy retirement plan that replaces a pension-based system to a contribution-based one.  

Instead of churches being solely responsible for contributing to a clergy’s retirement savings, the new plan shifts some of that burden to the clergy.

“A defined benefit, a pension the risks are on the church completely,” said Andrew Hendren, chief executive of Wespath, which is the United Methodist retirement and benefits agency, in a presentation to delegates on Monday. “In an account-balanced plan, the participant bears some of the investment returned risk.”  

Wespath’s proposal to mothball the pension-based system follows declining membership in UMC churches due to shrinking and aging membership, a phenomenon compounded by the recent wave of disaffiliations.  

“There are fewer church members to support the pensions supporting retired pastors,” said Hendren in his presentation to the delegates. “To make these plans sustainable for the long-term, we need to shift to a different design.”

The new retirement plan only affects future retirees, not those who already on a pension plan.

Though in different ways, declining membership and church giving is affecting other United Methodist agencies . A proposed budget to the UMC General Conference would drastically cut funding for 10 UMC agencies. The assembly will vote on the proposed budget Friday.

Emotional celebration breaks out following removal of ban on LGBTQ+ clergy

A large crowd spontaneously broke out in celebration on Wednesday following the UMC General Conference’s decision to remove a 40-year-old ban on LGBTQ+ clergy.

Delegates and observers, including people who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies, embraced each other across a fence and sang hymns. Many in the crowd, including a few United Methodist bishops, were tearful as the crowd sang, drawing an increasingly large group of spectators.  

United Methodist Church removes ban on LGBTQ+ clergy

The United Methodist Church struck down a 40-year-old ban on LGBTQ+ clergy Wednesday morning, the most pivotal step the denomination’s legislative assembly has taken so far toward LGBTQ+ inclusion.

In addition to two other petitions aimed at removing anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions, the UMC General Conference approved as part of a consent calendar an amended policy that previously barred “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from ordination. The three petitions that received swift approval early Wednesday followed nine other LGBTQ+ inclusion-related petitions the 700-plus delegates approved on Tuesday.

Originally implemented in 1984, the ban on LGBTQ+ ordination encapsulated the broader conversation about LGBTQ+ rights in the nation’s largest mainline Protestant denomination. The specific policy was central to an intensified debate in 2016 that eventually led to the exodus of mostly conservative churches out of the UMC.

In 2016, more than 100 United Methodist clergy came out as LGBTQ+ in a joint letter and then Colorado Bishop Rev. Karen Oliveto became the first (of eventually two) openly gay United Methodist bishop.  More regional conferences in the U.S. also began ordaining openly LGBTQ+ clergy, a decision left to those regional conferences’ delegates.  

Another petition in Wednesday’s consent agenda adds a policy barring local UMC officials from penalizing clergy or churches for blessing same-sex unions. But that change isn’t the same as removing the prohibition on clergy and churches blessing same-sex unions. A petition seeking to remove the latter is set for a floor debate potentially later Wednesday. 

Liam Adams covers religion for The Tennessean. Reach him at [email protected] or on social media @liamsadams.

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —  United Methodist  delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.

Delegates voted 692-51 at their  General Conference  — the first such legislative gathering in five years. That overwhelming margin contrasts sharply with the decades of controversy around the issue. Past General Conferences of the United Methodist Church had steadily reinforced the ban and related penalties amid debate and protests, but many of the conservatives who had previously upheld the ban have left the denomination in recent years, and this General Conference has moved in a solidly progressive direction.

Applause broke out in parts of the convention hall Wednesday after the vote. A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.

The change doesn’t mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them. It’s possible that the change will mainly apply to U.S. churches, since United Methodist bodies in other countries, such as in Africa, have the right to impose the rules for their own regions. The measure takes effect immediately upon the conclusion of General Conference, scheduled for Friday.

The consensus was so overwhelmingly that it was rolled into a “consent calendar,” a package of normally non-controversial measures that are bundled into a single vote to save time.

Also approved was a measure that forbids district superintendents — a regional administrator — from penalizing clergy for either performing a same-sex wedding or for refraining from performing one. It also forbids superintendents from forbidding or requiring a church from hosting a same-sex wedding.

That measure further removes scaffolding around the various LGBTQ bans that have been embedded various parts of official church law and policy. On Tuesday, delegates had begun taking steps to dismantle such policies.

Delegates are also expected to vote as soon as today on whether to replace their existing official Social Principles with a new document that no longer calls the “practice of homosexuality … incompatible with Christian teaching” and that now defines marriage as between “two people of faith” rather than between a man and a woman.

The changes are historic in a denomination that has debated LGBTQ issues for more than half a century at its General Conferences, which typically meet every four years. On Tuesday, delegates voted to remove mandatory penalties for conducting same-sex marriages and to remove their denomination’s bans on considering LGBTQ candidates for ministry and on funding for gay-friendly ministries.

At the same time, it comes following the departure of one-quarter of the U.S. churches within the UMC. And it could also prompt departures of some international churches, particularly in Africa, where more conservative sexual values prevail and where same-sex activity is criminalized in some countries.

Last week, the conference  endorsed a regionalization plan  that essentially would allow the churches of the United States the same autonomy as other regions of the global church. That change — which still requires local ratification — could create a scenario where LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriage are allowed in the United States but not in other regions.

More than 7,600 mostly conservative congregations in the United States disaffiliated between 2019 and 2023 reflecting dismay over the denomination not enforcing its bans on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ ordination.

The conference last week also approved the departure of a small group of conservative churches in the former Soviet Union.

The denomination had until recently been the third largest in the United States, present in almost every county. But its 5.4 million U.S. membership in 2022 is expected to drop once the 2023 departures are factored in.

The denomination also counts 4.6 million members in other countries, mainly in Africa, though earlier estimates have been higher.

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Oklahomans weigh in as United Methodist Church lifts ban on LGBTQ+ clergy ordination

"It's about time."

That thought bubbled to the surface on Wednesday when the Rev. Valerie Steele, of Oklahoma City, learned that her long-held hope had been realized: the United Methodist Church overturned a 40-year ban on ordination of LGBTQ+ clergy.

"I thought it's about time and then I thought, it's past time ― and I'm grateful," Steele said.

Her colleague in the ministry, the Rev. Trina Bose-North, traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, so she could witness what she anticipated would be a historic vote and the beginning of new era in the United Methodist Church. Wednesday, Bose-North, senior minister of Crown Heights United Methodist Church, said she celebrated in the hallways with other progressives after ballots were cast at the denomination's General Conference meeting. Their elation came after years of debate over LGBTQ+ full inclusion that resulted the splintering of the international denomination.

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"This is a big deal — it's a 'wow' moment," Bose-North said. "We gathered and sang, prayed and lifted up the names of people whose call (to the clergy) was denied due to the discriminatory language in our Book of Discipline."

Steele and Bose-North were among Oklahoma United Methodist leaders who expressed their joy after the United Methodist Church's lawmaking assembly voted overwhelmingly to remove from the denomination's Book of Discipline wording that prohibited a "self-avowed practicing homosexual" from becoming clergy.

The vote, they said, had been a long time coming since the denomination added the wording banning openly LGBTQ+ individuals from becoming members of the clergy. Steele, senior pastor of Quail Springs United Methodist, and Bose-North both lead congregations that are part of the Reconciling Ministries Network that has been advocating for LGBTQ+ full inclusion in the denomination.

Bose-North said she expected more anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and rules to be addressed on Thursday.

She said overturning the LGBTQ+ clergy ordination ban was a significant step toward full inclusion and she was happy that delegates also voted on Wednesday to remove penalties for ministers who choose to officiate at same-sex weddings. However, the Oklahoma City pastor said she hoped to see more "discriminatory" language removed from the denomination's Book of Discipline, particularly the statement that marriage is between a man and a woman.

"That's what we're waiting on," Bose-North said.

The Rev. Kathy Brown, senior pastor of another Reconciling congregation, Tulsa's St. Paul's, said she was celebrating.

"I am shedding happy tears," she said. "It has been a long hard fight for justice."

Two General Conference delegates representing the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference weighed in on the historic day, as well. Chantelle Foster, a lay delegate from Edmond, said she was hopeful for the future of the denomination.

"I see us voting as if we are more concerned with our unity as followers of Jesus Christ instead of focusing on our differences," she said. "We are making decisions today that are moving toward removal of exclusionary language."

The Rev. Sam Powers, a district superintendent with the Oklahoma United Methodist Church, said Wednesday's action might result in some nervousness on the part of some small churches in rural Oklahoma, which he described as generally conservative. He said these congregations may wonder if their conference leaders may now appoint a member of the LGBTQ+ community as their pastor.

But he said bishops "would likely not send a gay clergyperson to a church that finds itself in opposition, so as to care for the church and the clergyperson. But we do celebrate with people that have felt God's call upon their lives and have been previously barred from serving"

Powers said removing the anti-LGBTQ+ clergy prohibition from the Book of Discipline simply neutralizes the clergy criteria.

'We knew this was coming'

Views varied among Oklahoma ministers who withdrew from the United Methodist Church as their congregations disaffiliated from the denomination.

The Rev. Mark McAdow, senior minister of Willow View Methodist Church in Enid, said he was saddened by news that the United Methodist Church had "moved in a direction away from scripture."

Willow View disaffiliated from the denomination in 2022, as part of the first of three groups of Oklahoma churches that disaffiliated over disagreements about the scriptural compatibility of same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ clergy ordination. All total, 127 Oklahoma churches disaffiliated during special sessions held by the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference in 2022 and 2023.

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"I don't think the decision today was unexpected by those of us who have been involved in this ministry for a long time — that's the very reason that our church and some other churches disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church," McAdow said.

"We knew this was coming and this is where we had to take our stance because we don't believe it's scriptural in any regard and we wanted to be able to say that we trust God and His Holy Word that is unchanging and always reliable. So, we are sad for the United Methodist Church today."

Meanwhile, the Rev. D.A. Bennett, whose south Oklahoma CIty church also left the United Methodist Church in 2022, said he wasn't surprised that his former denomination had changed its stance regarding LGBTQ+ clergy.

"The issues have been divisive for decades, and the exit of a number of more conservative churches in the United States shifted the balance of a voting bloc to more progressive delegates," said Bennett, senior pastor of St. Andrew's Community Church.

Both Bennett's and McAdow's churches are currently affiliated with the Global Methodist Church, a relatively new Methodist denomination that launched in May 2022.

The overwhelming reason for our disaffiliation was the defiance of the Book of Discipline and defiance of rulings of the Judicial Council," Bennett said. "Thus, we believed the best future for St. Andrew's was to disaffiliate, and seek connection with the Global Methodist Church."

'A new day'

A former United Methodist pastor who was happy about Wednesday's historic vote was the Rev. Scott Spencer, senior minister of Mosaic Community Church.

Like Crown Heights United Methodist and Quail Springs United Methodist, Spencer's church had been part of the Reconciling Ministries Network and had been fighting for full inclusion for LGBTQ+ members for years. The church evolved from Epworth United Methodist (now defunct), one of the first Reconciling network congregations in Oklahoma. Nevertheless, Spencer and his congregation voted to disaffiliate from the denomination in 2023.

Wednesday, Spencer said he was glad to see General Conference delegates make what he considered long-awaited changes for his former denomination.

"It's a new day in the UMC!" he posted on his church's Facebook page.

"I, along with all of us at Mosaic Community Church, celebrate with our United Methodist siblings!"