Father Paul Melgarejo as parochial vicar of St. Matthew Church in San Antonio. Father Johnson Le as administrator of St. Ann Church in La Vernia. In the Diocese of Davenport he has served at Holy Trinity Parish in Richmond, St. Mary Parish in Riverside and St. Joseph Parish in Wellman. Father Kevin Peek is appointed coordinator of prison ministry/hospital ministry. Father Joseph Sellas, Diocese of Cuddapah, from priestly ministry outside of the archdiocese, to parochial vicar for Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, Topeka. Clergy Assignments - Catholic Star Herald Father Gary Pennings, from pastor of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Bucyrus-Wea, and vicar general/moderator of the curia, to pastor of Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park, and continuing as co-director of the permanent diaconate. Father Binoj Jose Elukkunnel, HGN, as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Grace Church, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and St. Peter Prince of the Apostles in San Antonio. Andrew S. Schwenka is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Wenceslaus Parish in Wahoo and teacher at Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo. 314.792.7500, Submitted Priest appointments announced - Catholic Standard Priest Obituaries. Mark S. Pfeiffer is appointed Senior Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish in Nebraska City. -- Father Jorge Campos as pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church; Our Lady of Sorrows Church; and St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Church . The archdiocese has an explanation of this role on its website here: https://archkck.org/our-church/who-we-are/offices/administration-chancery/vg-moderatorofthecuria/. Father Michael Bremer is appointed chaplain at St. Pius X High School, Atlanta. Reverend Kenneth Koster, from Pastor of Holy Rosary, Kranzburg, and St John, Castlewood, to Senior Priest. Father Schmidts appointment became effective May 1, 2021 and Fr. Father Ratna Swamy Nannam, MSFS, from parochial vicar for Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, Topeka, to parochial administrator of Holy Family Parish, Alma, and Sacred Heart Parish, Paxico, and chaplain of Washburn University Catholic Campus Center, Topeka. Father Hai Dinh, 58, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish in Lone Tree, St. Joseph Parish in Hills and St. Mary Parish in Nichols. Father Peeter Pedroza is appointed administrator of Cristo Rey Mission in Brookhaven. Father Javier Munoz is appointed parochial vicar at St. Pius X Church in Conyers. UPDATED | Official Priest Appointments: April 12, 2021 - Denver Catholic Father Scott Foley, 36, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish in Grinnell. Reverend Brian Simon, from Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart, Eden, and St. Joseph, Grenville, to Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart, Gettysburg, and St. Pius X, Onida. is appointed Dean of the Indianola Deanery. These appointments are effective July 1, 2021, unless noted otherwise. Priests' Assignments in the District of the United States Read about who resides there and the administrative functions that are accomplished, See a list of SSPX chapels in the US District: their contact information and Mass schedules, See a list of SSPX schools in the US District: their contact information and the grade levels taught in each school, See a list of Retreat Centers in the US District with addresses and phone numbers. James Evan Winter is appointed Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Minden and Holy Family Parish in Heartwell. The Foreign Mission Trust Magazine is the platform for all Society missions to present the work they do in their part of the world. Official updated clergy assignments for 2021. Reverend Paul King, in addition to his current role as Pastor of St. George, Hartford, to Pastor of St. Ann Parish, Humboldt. Rev. Mr. Liam S. OShea-Creal is appointed to serve as a transitional deacon at North American Martyrs Parish in Lincoln. Aaron P. Nord, parochial administrator of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in St. Louis and on the staff of the Metropolitan Tribunal, is appointed pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in St. Louis, and part-time chaplain at Bishop DuBourg High School, while remaining on the staff of the Metropolitan Tribunal. Rev. He retains his appointment as Vicar for Development, Chairman of the Social Justice Commission, and Director of the Apostleship of Prayer and Enthronement of the Sacred Heart. Brian Larkin (in addition to Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes, Denver), St. Catherine of Siena, Denver Rev. Father Andrew Hess, Pastor of St. Henry Cluster, which includes St. Aloysius, Carthagena, St. Bernard, Burkettsville, St. Francis, Cranberry Prairie, St. Wendelin, St. Wendelin, and St. Henry, St. Henry. Father Darragh Griffith is appointed parochial vicar at St. Brigid in Johns Creek. Mr. Thomas Maddock, from completion of seminary formation and ordination to the priesthood, to parochial vicar for Christ the King Parish, Topeka, and chaplain of Hayden High School, Topeka. He retains his appointment as Advocate on the Diocesan Tribunal. Priest Assignment Changes -July 2021 - Office of the Bishop He remains vicar general and a consultor for the diocese. John Ludanha, St. Clare of Assisi, Edwards; St. Mary, Eagle; St. Patrick, Minturn; Beaver Creek Interfaith Chapel, Beaver Creek; Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail Rev. *, St. Thomas Aquinas, Boulder Rev. Father Ross Epping, 31, will become chaplain of St. Ambrose University in Davenport and remain director of vocations for the Diocese of Davenport. Msgr. Reverend Michael Kapperman, in addition to his current role as Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart Parish, Aberdeen, to Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish in Aberdeen. Father Eduardo Martinez from administrator to pastor of St. Leonards Church in San Antonio. He currently serves as a deacon at St. Andrew Parish in Blue Grass. He currently serves as pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Bettendorf. Father Enzo Rosario Prendes to parochial vicar, Sts. . Father Donald Rank, OFM Cap., as administrator of Our Lady of the Angels Church in San Antonio. Fernando Londono, Priest Secretary to the Archbishop Rev. Deacon William Scholl, from diaconal ministry at Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Overland Park, to diaconal ministry at Our Lady & St. Rose Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, and continuing as consultant for the archdiocesan office of social justice. Father Fidelis O. Umukoro, O.P., to assignment . Deacon Chris Kabat, while remaining a deacon at St. Wenceslaus Parish in Iowa City, also assigned as deacon at St. Bernadette Parish in West Branch. is appointed Dean of the Lincoln West Deanery. He is also appointed to teach at Lourdes Central in Nebraska City. Father Edward Ahn, from providing sacramental assistance at St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park, to parochial vicar for St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood, and continuing to provide sacramental assistance and campus ministry at Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas. Superintendent Susan Gibbons Retiring; Kathy Kane Stepping in as Interim Superintendent, The Way of Beauty Unemployment and St. Joseph the Worker, Live Monday May 1, 7:00 a.m. from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for May 2023. Ordained in 2004, he has served at Prince of Peace Parish in Clinton, St. Mary Parish and Newman Catholic Student Center in Iowa City, and director of vocations and associate director of vocations for the diocese. Father Francisco Ramirez, OFM Cap., as pastor of St. Joseph Church-South San. Sacramental Guidelines for Infant Baptism (PDF), Directrices para el bautismo de los nios (PDF), Sacramental Guidelines for Confirmation (PDF). Mary & Joseph Parish in Sugar Creek, Immaculate Conception Parish in Petersville and St. Patrick Parish in Delmar. Clergy assignment changes noted in archdiocese - Catholic Philly ATLANTAArchbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is pleased to convey the following official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Father Neville ODonohue, SM, as pastor of Holy Rosary Church in San Antonio. is appointed Dean of the Lawrence Deanery. Maryland; from parochial vicar, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Silver Spring, Maryland, effective July 7, 2021. James M. Mitulski, pastor of St. Norbert Parish in Florissant, is granted retirement status and to reside at a private residence. Father Norman Pelletier, SSS, as pastor of St. Joseph Church downtown in San Antonio. James Thermos, St. Joseph and Holy Family, Fort Collins Rev. ADOM :: Official appointments for June 2022 2021 pastoral assignments for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles His dignity and mission in the salvation of souls. Priest Assignments, Catholic Diocese of Sioux FallsOffice of the Bishop523 N. Duluth Ave.Sioux Falls, SD 57104(605) 334-9861, [icon name=file-pdf-o class= unprefixed_class=]Message to the Catholic Faithful Explaining the Rationale of New. Notre Dame, Denver Rev. Subsequent to their May 29 ordination to the Priesthood, Bishop Johnston has made the following assignments effective July 1, 2021: Rev. Father Thom Hennen, 42, will become pastor of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport and priest moderator at St. Andrew parish in Blue Grass and St. Mary Parish in Wilton. Father Adam Ozimek is appointed to prison and hospital ministry. Departures include. Deacon Mark Comer, while remaining a deacon at St. Joseph Parish in DeWitt, also assigned as deacon of Ss. Father Michael Mulvany, from priestly sabbatical, to pastor of Holy Family Parish, Eudora. Father John MacQuarrie, Pastor of St. Joseph, St. Raphael, Springfield, St. Charles Borromeo, South Charleston, while continuing as Pastor of St. Bernard and St. Teresa, Springfield. What does moderator of the Curia role mean? OFFICIAL ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2021; UPDATED JUNE 22. Ordained in 1995, he has served at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bettendorf, Holy Family Parish in Davenport, Assumption & St. Patrick Parish in Charlotte, Ss. Father Carlos Ortega is appointed administrator of St. Clement Church in Calhoun. Retired Priests. Official updated clergy assignments for 2021 Sean P. Kilcawley is appointed Pastor of St. Leo Parish in Palmyra and St. Martin Parish in Douglas. Father Sean Stilson, BBD, as administrator of St. Philip of Jesus Church in San Antonio. James Meysenburg has been granted his request for a sabbatical by Bishop James Conley. New Pastoral Assignments 2021 - Diocese of El Paso From the Office of the Bishop New Pastoral Assignments for the Diocese of El Paso The Most Rev. Philip and James Parish in Grand Mound, St. Patrick Parish in Iowa City, Prince of Peace Parish in Clinton, St. Mary Parish in Wilton, Ss. UPDATED | Official Priest Appointments: April 12, 2021, The power of witness: How the early Church evangelized, Archbishop Aquilas May prayer intention: For a deep love and respect for mothers and their gift of life, How to Not Be a Workaholic, According to St. Joseph the Worker, What St. Maria Goretti teaches us about transformative forgiveness. Follow Us; Father Prasanna Mese as pastor of St. Paul Parish in San Antonio. Rev. Juan Ochoa, Christ the King, Los Angeles Fr. He is also appointed to teach at Lourdes Central in Nebraska City. Father Richard Halvorson, from pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Overland Park, and archdiocesan director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, to the formation faculty of the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois. Reverend Kristopher Cowles, from Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sioux Falls, to Priest Director of the St. Thomas More Newman Center, Vermillion. Mar 22, 2021. Father Jacob Greiner, 39, will be relieved as sacramental minister at St. Andrew parish in Blue Grass. All of them strive to promote the Kingdom of Christ and the sanctification of the souls. Rev. Rev. Deacons. Msgr. Timothy C. Danek is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Auburn, and St. Clara Parish in Peru. Father Bruce DeRammelaere, 58, remains as pastor at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Davenport and will also serve as dean of the Davenport Deanery. 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The calling to serve God in a particular way to aid in His divine plan for the salvation of souls, How do you know if God is calling you to the priesthood? Reverend Grant Lacey, from Pastor St. Peter the Apostle, Platte, and St. Ann Parish, Geddes, to University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry at Mount Marty University and Sacred Heart Monastery, Yankton. Father Vincent Sullivan is appointed prison and hospital ministry. New priest assignments announced Published May 27, 2021 | En Espaol ATLANTAArchbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is pleased to convey the following official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Lorenzo Gamboa Cadena from associate pastor of Good Shepherd and Epiphany Parish, Chicago, to sabbatical from Jan. 1, 2022, until June 30, 2022 Administrator He was ordained in 1969 and has served at St. Patrick Parish and The Alverno in Clinton, Holy Family Parish and School in Davenport, Sacred Heart Parish and Mater Dei High School in Clinton, All Saints Parish in Keokuk and St. Paul the Apostle and St. Mary Parish in Davenport. Father Phil Henning to medical leave of absence. Father Steven Gamez as pastor of Sts. Reverend Robert Wullweber, effective April 12, 2021, from Parochial Vicar of St. Lambert, Sioux Falls, to Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart and St. Benedict, Yankton. 27 April 2021 Assignments are effective on June 14, 2021 unless otherwise noted Pastor/Administrator Rev. He is currently chaplain at St. Ambrose. All assignments are. Patrick Parish in Charlotte, St. Alphonsus Parish in Davenport, St. Andrew Parish in Blue Grass, St. Peter Parish in Buffalo, Ss. Thanks. Carlos Bello, Guardian Angels, Mead Rev. Reverend Larry Regynski, from Pastor of Sacred Heart, Yankton, to Pastor of Holy Trinity, Huron. The priest has the power to provide the sacraments to souls for their sanctification, The priest is an instrument of God with a sacramental character enabling him to confer the sacraments, A calling to the priesthood is supernatural and personal. Father Mark Thomas is appointed pastor of Our Lady of the Mount Church in Lookout Mountain and St. Katharine Drexel Mission in Trenton. Men and women join the work of the priests and sanctify themselves in prayer and in multiple apostolic endeavors. Father Edward Gonzales as parochial vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Stone Oak. This appointment is effective February 1, 2022. Adam M. Sparling is appointed Pastor of St. Anne Parish in Campbell and Holy Trinity Parish in Blue Hill. Effective July 1, 2021, at the recommendation of the Pro Ecclesia Sancta community and the endorsement of their religious superior, the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following appointments: Reverend Yamato Icochea, PES to Parochial Vicar of the parishes of Holy Family and Holy Spirit in Mitchell. He was ordained in 1987 and has served at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Davenport, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bettendorf, St. Bridget Parish in Victor, St. Patrick Parish in Marengo, St. Mary Parish in Fairfield and St. Thomas More Parish in Coralville. Reverend Thomas Hartman, from Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Groton, and St. Joseph, Turton, and Sacramental Minister of the St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Aberdeen, to Pastor of St. Michael, Sioux Falls. Deacon Dan Freeman will serve as parish life coordinator and deacon at St. Mary Parish in Wilton. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. . Effective June 7, 2021 New Clergy Appointments - News : Diocese of Palm Beach May 1, 2021. New additions are in italics. Peter Faimega, associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Imperial, is appointed parochial administrator of St. Norbert Parish in Florissant. Father Feiser Munoz is granted personal leave of absence. Winter is appointed to serve as transitional deacon at St. Cecilia Parish in Hastings. Rev. Marek Ciesla, St. Jude, Lakewood Rev. He was ordained in 1977 and has served at Holy Family Parish and Assumption High School in Davenport, St. Mary Parish in Clinton, St. Mary Parish in Pella, St. Anthony Parish in Knoxville, Sacred Heart Parish in Melcher, Ss. 2021 Priest Assignments. New Priest Assignments. Father Jose Duvan Gonzalez has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek. New priest assignments announced - Georgia Bulletin Reverend Thomas Fitzpatrick, from Pastor of St. Nicholas, Tea, and St. Christina, Parker, to Pastor of St. Katharine Drexel, Sioux Falls. Douglas D. Dietrich is appointed Pastor of St. James Parish in Cortland, Vicar for Clergy, and Director of Hospitals, Care Centers and Nursing Facilities. Timothy C. Danek is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Auburn, and St. Clara Parish in Peru. . Rev. Witold Kaczmarzyk, St. Thomas More, Centennial Rev. Mary & Mathias Parish in Muscatine and St. Joseph Parish in Columbus Junction. Samuel P. Beardslee is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Teresa Parish in Lincoln. Changes will go into effect July 1, 2021. *Assignment changes determined by their religious congregations and affirmed by the Archbishop of Denver. Henri Tshibambe, St. William, Fort Lupton; Our Lady of Grace, Wattenburg Rev. Retirement from active ministry Father Alberto Marin as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Immaculate Conception Church, and St. Alphonsus Church, all in San Antonio. Effective July 1, 2022: Father Daniel Donohue, to parochial vicar of St. Juliana, West Palm Beach. 2401 Lake Park Drive SE Smyrna, GA 30080 404-920-7430 | editor@georgiabulletin.org webmaster@archatl.com. The Catholic Newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport. Father Gerardo Arano-Ponce, from priestly sabbatical, to pastor of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Bucyrus-Wea. Shravankumar Raminedi is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Seward and Assistant Chaplain at Bryan Medical Center West. Rev. Javier OConnor, D.C.J.M. Vincent Phung, Our Lady of Fatima, Lakewood Rev. Allan N. Phan is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. James Parish/Sacred Heart Church in Crete, teacher at Pius X High School in Lincoln. Priest personnel changes announced Bishop Sullivan announces priest assignments admin - September 9, 2021 Bishop announces priest assignments admin - July 16, 2020 0 Bishop Dennis Sullivan announces priest personnel changes as follows: Father Anthony P. Burrascano, OSA from Outside the Diocese to Assistant Director for Mission and Ministry,. Clergy Appointments - Archdiocese of Chicago - archchicago.org Nord. Fr. Rev. Adrian Hernandez, St. Francis de Sales, Denver Rev. Father Dennis Jarzombek as pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Canyon Lake. Father Bud Grant, 62, will become sacramental minister at St. Mary Parish in Wilton and remain on faculty at St. Ambrose University in Davenport and continue serving as sacramental minister at St. Andrew Parish in Blue Grass. Rev. Read about the District development and exhortations from the superior himself. Father Miller is granted a short-term medical leave of absence. John Stapleton, Parochial Vicar at St. Michael, Craig; Holy Family, Meeker; St. Ignatius of Antioch, Rangley Rev. The SSPX Brothers were established by Archbishop Lefebvre to support the work of the Priesthood, The SSPX Sisters was established by Mother Marie-Gabriel Lefebvre to support the work of the Priesthood, The importance of living in Catholic society among the priests and faithful in the unity of our Catholic Faith, The priest - an ordained mediator between God and man. Father Hieu Ha is appointed to prison and hospital ministry. [icon name=file-pdf-o class= unprefixed_class=]View Printable Official Statement, [icon name=file-pdf-o class= unprefixed_class=]Message to the Catholic Faithful Explaining the Rationale of New Genevieve Parish in Ste. Bishop Joseph Binzer, Pastor of St. John Neumann and Corpus Christi, Cincinnati, while continuing as Program Coordinator: Services for Senior Clergy; Director of Health and Hospital Ministries; and Chaplain for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati. Father Michael Scully, OFM Cap., from pastor of Holy Family Parish, Eudora, to continuing as chaplain of the Catholic Campus Center at Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence.