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May 6, 2024

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His Holiness, Pope Francis, has appointed Monsignor John J. McDermott, presently Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Burlington, to become the 11th Bishop of Burlington. His ordination and installation will take place at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Burlington, Vermont.

The Most Reverend John Joseph McDermott was born on March 19, 1963, in Red Bank, New Jersey, the son of the late Robert and Jacqueline (Sullivan) McDermott.

Following the conclusion of his grammar school and high school education, Bishop-elect McDermott attended the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and he completed his studies for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy (B.A.) at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina. He then entered Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, earning the degrees of Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) in theology. He was ordained to the sacred priesthood by Bishop John A. Marshall, on June 3, 1989, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, Vermont. Bishop-elect McDermott also earned the degree of Licentiate in Canon Law (J.C.L.) from the Catholic University of America in 2004.

Bishop-elect McDermott’s priestly ministry began as parochial vicar at St. Augustine Parish in Montpelier, Vermont (1989-1992). He also served as parochial vicar at St. Mark Parish in Burlington, Vermont (1992-1996). During this period, he also served as Chaplain at Rice Memorial Catholic High School. He served as Administrator and then as Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Middlebury, and St. Bernadette Parish, in Bridport, Vermont, and as Catholic Chaplain to Middlebury College (1996-2001). During the course of his studies in Canon Law, Bishop-elect McDermott served as Associate Director of the Catholic Center at the University of Vermont (2001-2003; 2004-2005), and as Pastor of St. Thomas Parish in Underhill, Vermont, and St. Mary Parish in Cambridge, Vermont (2003-2004). Upon completion of these assignments, Bishop-elect McDermott was named Vice-Chancellor (2004) and then named as Chancellor of the Diocese (2005), and then as Moderator of the Curia (2006-2009) while continuing as Chancellor. He has served in the Diocesan Tribunal as the Defender of the Bond and Promoter of Justice since the completion of his canonical studies in September of 2004. In June of 2009, Bishop-elect McDermott was appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Burlington, while continuing as Chancellor, together with his offices in the Diocesan Tribunal.

Bishop-elect McDermott served as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Burlington during the 2014 interregnum and was then re-appointed as Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia and Chancellor by Bishop Christopher J. Coyne in 2015. In addition to these diocesan duties, he served as Pastor of Christ the King-St. Anthony Parish, Burlington, from 2015-2021, and since 2021, he also has served as the Director of The Catholic Center at the University of Vermont. He was elected Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Burlington in October 2023 following the appointment of Bishop Coyne as Coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford.

Bishop-elect McDermott has served on a number of diocesan consultative bodies, including the Continuing Education for Clergy, the Presbyteral Council, Diocesan Building Commission, the College of Consultors, Diocesan Administrative Board, Diocesan Finance Council, Vocation/Seminarian Board, Priests’ Benefit Fund and Diocesan Review Board. Previously he served as the Diocesan Master of Ceremonies and Priest Secretary to Bishop Salvatore R. Matano (2005-2009).

He was named a Chaplain to His Holiness on August 25, 2008, and a Prelate of Honor in 2012.

Bishop-elect McDermott has three brothers Robert (Sandra), Thomas (Denise), Andrew, and six sisters Jacqueline (John) Kolbeck, Kathleen, Margaret, Patricia (Donald) Nigro, Mary Alice (David) Mirhady and Mary Elizabeth (Andrew) Leahy along with 22 nephews and nieces.

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August 23, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 30, 2024.

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Father Jose Chrisly Ereño , from the Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie, effective August 22, 2024.

Father Andrews K. Mensah , from the Archdiocese of Kumasi, Ghana, to parochial vicar of Good Shepherd, South Hill; St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville; and St. Paschal Baylon, South Boston, effective August 30, 2024.

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Pope names new bishop to lead Burlington diocese

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The pope has named the new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington. He is a familiar face for many-- the current Monsignor John McDermott is now the bishop-elect following a 10-month wait for a new leader of Vermont’s Catholic Church.

“We think that he’s a great choice. He’s a wonderful priest. He’s a wonderful pastor and a wonderful speaker,” said Dorothy Barewicz, a St. Joseph’s parishioner.

“We’ve all been praying, I think, that it would be him because you’re so well-liked by most everyone in the diocese,” said Gloria Yandow, a St. Joseph’s parishioner.

Parishioners rejoiced as the new bishop-elect was announced during Monday’s mass.

“I know the diocese very well, know the priests, know the people, know the parishes. So, in some ways, there’s an advantage for me being named here because I don’t have a learning curve,” Bishop-elect John McDermott said.

McDermott was ordained in Vermont nearly 35 years ago and has spent his career in many different parishes working his way up the ranks. Most recently, he was the pastor of the Christ the King-St. Anthony parish in Burlington and served as the director of the Catholic Center of the University of Vermont.

McDermott has helped fill the gap for the diocese after former Bishop Christopher Coyne was selected as archbishop of the diocese in Hartford, Connecticut.

“Our greatest longings are our greatest joy. Everything is found in God. And that’s, I think, what the church needs to continue to proclaim. And I think that that’s my responsibility as a bishop to share that message with everyone that I encounter that God alone is going to be the thing that satisfies the deepest longings of our hearts,” McDermott said.

The bishop-elect is focusing on attracting more young people to work at the church and to worship, as the number of Catholics has dropped from 142,000 in 1990 to 112,000 in 2019. Parishioners say attendance at mass has dropped since Bishop Coyne left and they are looking for renewed stability.

“Knowing that you have somebody who’s in the helm and in the leadership role of the church and directing us and guiding us... it means a lot to all of us until I think all of the people in the parishes in the state of Vermont,” Barewicz said.

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McDermott takes over a diocese with a dark past as civil sex abuse cases remain ongoing. He wants to continue to repair harms and make sure everyone is safe in the church.

“I think we have an obligation to help them. It’s just a question of how much we can afford to help them. But we have to stay vigilant, vigilant and making sure that it’s never repeated,” he said.

The joy with the new bishop was palpable on Monday. I even received a message from a parishioner who wrote personally to the pope last July asking for the next bishop to be now the Bishop-elect John McDermott.

McDermott will be officially ordained and installed on Monday, July 15.

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Pope names diocesan administrator of Vermont diocese as its new bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. John J. McDermott to be the bishop of Burlington, Vermont.

Bishop-designate McDermott, a priest of the Diocese of Burlington, currently serves as the diocesan administrator. He was elected to the post in October 2023 following the appointment of then-Bishop Christopher J. Coyne as coadjutor archbishop of Hartford, Connecticut, June 26. Archbishop Coyne automatically succeeded Archbishop Leonard P. Blair when he retired May 1.

The appointment for Burlington was publicized in Washington May 6 by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

Bishop-designate McDermott, 61, a native of New Jersey, was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Burlington June 3, 1989. His ordination and installation as Burlington's 11th bishop will take place July 15 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Burlington.

John Joseph McDermott was born March 19, 1963, in Red Bank, New Jersey, the son of the late Robert and Jacqueline (Sullivan) McDermott. After high school graduation, he attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and he completed his studies for a bachelor of arts degree in political science and philosophy at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina.

He entered Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he earned a master's of divinity and master of arts in theology. He was ordained by Bishop John A. Marshall at what was then the diocesan cathedral, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington. Then-Father McDermott earned a licentiate in canon law from The Catholic University of America in Washington in 2004.

His pastoral assignments following ordination included serving as parochial vicar at St. Augustine Parish in Montpelier (1989-1992) and at St. Mark Parish in Burlington (1992-1996). He also was chaplain at Rice Memorial Catholic High School. He was administrator and then pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Middlebury and St. Bernadette Parish in Bridport. From 1996 to 2001, he was Catholic chaplain to Middlebury College in Middlebury.

During his studies in canon law, then-Father McDermott was associate director of the Catholic Center at the University of Vermont and pastor of St. Thomas Parish in Underhill and St. Mary Parish in Cambridge.

In 2004, he was named vice chancellor of the Burlington Diocese and a year later was named chancellor. He also was moderator of the curia from 2006 to 2009 while serving as chancellor. He has served in the diocesan tribunal as the defender of the bond and promoter of justice. In June 2009, he was named vicar general of the diocese, while continuing as chancellor and holding his offices in the diocesan tribunal.

Bishop-designate McDermott's priestly ministry has included service on a number of committees and boards, including the diocesan finance council, the diocesan administrative board and the board of trustees for St. Michael's College in Colchester. He was named a monsignor in 2012.

In 2014, he was apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Burlington, serving in the post after Bishop Salvatore R. Matano was named to head the Diocese of Rochester, New York, and before Bishop Coyne was named Burlington's 10th bishop.

Bishop Coyne reappointed Bishop-designate McDermott as vicar general, moderator of the curia and chancellor in 2015. In addition to these diocesan duties, he was pastor of Christ the King-St. Anthony Parish in Burlington, from 2015-2021. Since 2021, he also has served as the director of The Catholic Center at the University of Vermont.

Bishop-designate McDermott has three brothers and six sisters, as well as 22 nephews and nieces.

The Diocese of Burlington, which covers the state of Vermont, has a Catholic population of 100,000 Catholics out of a total population of 645,570.

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Pope Francis Appoints Monsignor John McDermott as Bishop of Burlington

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor John J. McDermott, as Bishop of Burlington. Bishop-elect McDermott is a priest of the Diocese of Burlington,  and currently serves as the Diocesan Administrator.  The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 2024, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

The following biographical information for Bishop-elect McDermott was drawn from preliminary materials provided to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops:

Monsignor McDermott was born March 19, 1963, in New Jersey. He attended Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina. Bishop-elect McDermott earned a master’s in divinity and a master’s degree in theology and scripture from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, as well as a licentiate in canon law from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. (2004). Monsignor McDermott was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Burlington on June 3, 1989.

Bishop-elect McDermott’s assignments after ordination include: parochial vicar at Saint Augustine parish in Montpelier (1989-1992); parochial vicar at Saint Mark parish in Burlington, and chaplain at Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington (1992-1996); pastor at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish, and chaplain at Middlebury College in Middlebury (1996-2001); and the Catholic Center at the University of Vermont-Burlington (2001-2015). Since 2015, Bishop-elect McDermott has served as the administrator of Christ the King-Saint Anthony parish in Burlington.

Bishop-elect McDermott’s priestly ministry has included service on a number of committees and boards, including the diocesan finance council, the diocesan administrative board, and the board of trustees for St. Michael’s College in Colchester. He has also served the Diocese of Burlington as vice chancellor (2004-2005); chancellor (2005-2006); vicar general and moderator of the curia (2006-present); apostolic administrator during sede vacante (2014); and diocesan administrator during sede vacante (2023).

The Diocese of Burlington is comprised of 9,135 square miles in the state of Vermont and has a total population of 645,570 of which 100,000 are Catholic.

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By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger

Sixteen priests and four deacons will see assignment changes beginning July 1 when four priests are retiring and one religious order priest is moving out of the Diocese of Davenport, Bishop Thomas Zinkula announced.

Retirements

Father Anthony Herold , 69, will retire. The Fort Madison native graduated from Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State University) and St. Ambrose College in Davenport. He completed his theology studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. Bishop Gerald O’Keefe ordained him to the priesthood July 14, 1979 at St. Mary Church-Fort Madison. Father Herold served at St. Paul Parish-Burlington, St. Mary Parish-Clinton and as spiritual director, diocesan vocations director and rector of the former St. Ambrose Seminary-Davenport. He served at St. Mary Parish-Iowa City, St. Patrick Parish-Ottumwa, St. Mary Magdalen Parish-Bloomfield and St. Mary of the Visitation Parish-Ottumwa and in pastoral management for corporate affairs at St. Aloysius Parish-Eldon. He served at Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Parish-Clinton, Immaculate Conception Parish-Petersville, Ss. John & Paul Parish-Burlington, St. Paul the Apostle Parish-Davenport and as diocesan vicar general. He currently serves as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish-Newton and dean of the Grinnell Deanery.

Father Timothy Regan , 73, will retire. A Wisconsin native, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and completed theology studies at Pope John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts. Bishop O’Keefe ordained him to the priesthood May 30, 1991 at St. Anthony Church-Knoxville. Father Regan served at University Hospitals in Iowa City, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish-Bettendorf, Holy Trinity Parish-Keota, Sacred Heart Parish-Lost Nation, St. James Parish-Toronto and Sacred Heart Parish-Oxford Junction. He served as priest chaplain at Genesis Health System in Davenport and at St. Paul the Apostle Parish-Davenport. He currently serves as a chaplain at University Hospitals in Iowa City.

Father David Wilkening , 74, will retire. The Sigourney native graduated from the University of Northern Iowa-Cedar Falls and completed his theology studies at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bishop O’Keefe ordained him to the priesthood June 9, 1979 at St. Mary Church-Sigourney. Father Wilkening served at Sacred Heart Parish-Clinton, St. Mary Parish-Iowa City, St. Mary Magdalen Parish-Bloomfield, and St. Aloysius Parish-Eldon. He also served at St. Joseph Parish-What Cheer, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish-Keswick, St. Joseph Parish-North English, St. Mary Parish-West Point and St. Boniface Parish-Farmington. He also served at St. Mary Parish-Solon, Holy Family Parish-Fort Madison and St. Joseph Parish-Montrose. Currently, he is pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Marengo, St. Joseph Parish-North English and St. Mary Parish-Williamsburg.

Father Stephen Witt , 74, will retire. The Clinton native graduated from St. Ambrose College-Davenport and the University of Iowa. He married Patricia Finkenhoefer in 1974 and was in the workforce for 45 years. Ordained to the diaconate in 1982, he served parishes in Clinton before moving to Grinnell and serving at St. Mary Parish. After his wife’s death in 2001, he discerned a call to the priesthood. He completed theology studies at Sacred Heart School of Theology-Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Bishop Martin Amos ordained him to the priesthood Dec. 15, 2012 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Witt currently serves as pastor of St. Mary Parish-Iowa City and has served that parish and the Newman Catholic Student Center-Iowa City in various roles.

Assignment changes

Father James Betzen, C.PP.S , 69, is being reassigned outside of the Davenport Diocese by his community, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Father Betzen currently serves at St. Mary of the Visitation Parish-Ottumwa.

Father Gary Beckman , 64, will become pastor of Holy Family Parish-Fort Madison and St. Joseph Parish-Montrose. The Burlington native studied at Southeastern Community College-Burlington, Western Illinois University-Macomb, Illinois, and graduated from St. Ambrose University with a degree in criminal justice. He worked in law enforcement before studying theology at St. Paul Seminary-St. Paul, Minnesota, and completed theology studies at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary-St. Louis. Bishop William Franklin ordained him to the priesthood June 4, 1995 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. He served at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish-Bettendorf, Holy Family Parish-Davenport, Assumption & St. Patrick Parish-Charlotte, Ss. Mary & Joseph Parish-Sugar Creek and St. Joseph Parish-DeWitt. He also served at St. John the Baptist Parish-Houghton and St. James Parish-St. Paul. He currently serves as pastor of St. Wenceslaus Parish-Iowa City and St. Bernadette Parish-West Branch.

Father James Flattery , 33, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish-Tipton, St. Mary Parish-Mechanicsville and St. Bernadette Parish-West Branch. The Colfax native graduated from AIB College of Business-Des Moines and went to work for Target Corp. in Altoona and Ankeny. He graduated from Conception Seminary-Conception, Missouri, and completed his theology studies at University of St. Mary of the Lake–Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. Bishop Thomas Zinkula ordained him to the priesthood June 6, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church-Colfax. Father Flattery currently serves at Divine Mercy Parish-Burlington/West Burlington and St. Mary Parish-Dodgeville.

Father Scott Foley , 38, will remain as pastor of St. Mary Parish-Grinnell and add the assignment of pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Brooklyn. The Williamsburg native graduated from the University of Iowa with a BSE in civil engineering and a minor in business. He completed his theology studies at the Pontifical North American College-Rome. He worked as an engineer before entering the seminary. He also served as an English teacher at Mokpo Catholic University in Mokpo, South Korea, and worked with the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India. Bishop Zinkula ordained him to the priesthood June 1, 2019 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Foley has served at St. Paul the Apostle Parish-Davenport, Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport and Assumption High School-Davenport. He currently serves as pastor of the Grinnell parish.

Father Marty Goetz , 54, will become pastor at Sacred Heart Parish-Newton. The Keokuk native attended Southeastern Community College and St. Ambrose University. He completed theology studies at Mundelein Seminary-St. Mary of the Lake. Bishop O’Keefe ordained him to the priesthood May 29, 1992 at All Saints Church-Keokuk. Father Goetz served at St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City, Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport and Prince of Peace Parish-Clinton. After a leave of absence, he returned to active ministry in 2001. He also served at Holy Trinity Parish-Keota, St. Mary Parish-Sigourney and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish-Keswick and as diocesan director of vocations. He also served at Holy Trinity Parish-Richmond, St. Mary Parish-Riverside and St. Joseph Parish-Wellman. He currently serves as pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, formed by the merger of Ss. John & Paul Parish-Burlington and Ss. Mary & Patrick Parish-West Burlington. He also serves as pastor of St. Mary Parish-Dodgeville.

Father Jacob Greiner , 41, will become pastor of Divine Mercy Parish-Burlington/West Burlington and St. Mary Parish-Dodgeville and continue as diocesan director of seminarians and of vocations. The Keota native graduated from the University of Notre Dame and completed theology studies at St. Paul Seminary-St. Paul. Bishop Amos ordained him to the priesthood May 25, 2013 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Greiner served at Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish-Muscatine, St. Anthony Parish-Knoxville, Sacred Heart Parish-Melcher and priest moderator of St. Andrew Parish-Blue Grass. He currently serves as pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport.

Father Patrick Hilgendorf , 53, will become pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport. The Clinton native graduated from Mount St. Clare College-Clinton, St. Ambrose University-Davenport and completed his theology studies at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. Bishop Franklin ordained him to the priesthood May 17, 1997 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Hilgendorf has served at St. Paul the Apostle Parish-Davenport, St. Patrick and St. Wenceslaus parishes in Iowa City, Ss. John & Paul Parish-Burlington and Ss. Mary & Patrick Parish-West Burlington. He currently serves as pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Ottumwa and St. Mary Magdalen Parish-Bloomfield.

Father John Lamansky , 32, will serve as pastor of St. Wenceslaus Parish-Iowa City with ministry to the Hispanic community at St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City. A Fairfield-area native, he graduated from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, completed advanced studies at Mundelein Seminary, and completed theology studies at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas-Rome. Bishop Zinkula ordained him to the priesthood June 30, 2018 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Lamansky served at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish-Bettendorf and currently serves as parochial vicar of Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Parish-Clinton and chaplain of Prince of Peace Catholic School.

Father Robert Lathrop , 64, while remaining pastor of Holy Trinity Parish-Keota and St. Mary Parish-Sigourney, and administrator of Ss. Joseph and Cabrini Parish-Richland, will add duties as pastor of St. Joseph Parish-North English. Born in Orlando, Florida, he moved around the country as his father served in the military. Father Lathrop served in the military from 1977-1995 and took early retirement to pursue undergraduate studies. He graduated from St. Ambrose University and completed theology studies at Mundelein Seminary. Bishop Franklin ordained him to the priesthood June 9, 2001 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Lathrop served at Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish-Muscatine, Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport and All Saints Parish-Keokuk. He also served at St. Joseph Parish-Montrose, St. Patrick Parish-Georgetown, St. Peter Parish-Lovilia, St. Patrick Parish-Melrose and All Saints Parish-Keokuk. He currently serves as pastor of the Keota and Sigourney parishes and as administrator in Richland.

Father Khoa Le , 40, will become parochial vicar at Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Parish-Clinton. Father Le, a native of Vietnam, graduated from the University of Hue with a bachelor’s degree in physics. He studied for the priesthood at Major Seminary of Hue. Bishop Francis Xavier Le Van Hong ordained him to the priesthood June 12, 2015 at Phu Cam Cathedral in Vietnam. He later earned a master of pastoral theology degree from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. He has served at Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish-Muscatine since arriving in the diocese in 2021.

Father Scott Lemaster , 66, while remaining as pastor at St. Bridget Parish-Victor, will be relieved as pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Brooklyn and assigned as pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Marengo. The Muscatine native graduated from St. Ambrose College, Aquinas Institute-St. Louis and studied theology at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville-Minnesota, and Aquinas Institute-St. Louis. Bishop O’Keefe ordained him to the priesthood June 22, 1985 at St. Mary Church-Muscatine. Father Lemaster has served at Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport, Sacred Heart Parish-Kinross, Holy Trinity Parish-Richmond, St. Joseph Parish-Wellman, St. Patrick Parish-Melrose, St. Patrick Parish-Georgetown and St. Peter Parish-Lovilia. He has also served at Assumption & St. Patrick Parish-Charlotte, Ss. Mary & Joseph Parish-Sugar Creek, Immaculate Conception Parish-Petersville and St. Patrick Parish-Delmar. He currently serves as pastor of the Brooklyn and Victor parishes.

Father Symphorien Lopoke , 54, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish-Iowa City where he currently serves as parochial vicar.

Father Dale Mallory , 31, while continuing to serve as parochial vicar of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish-Ottumwa, will also serve at St. Patrick Parish-Ottumwa and St. Mary Magdalen Parish-Bloomfield. Born in Massachusetts, he graduated from the University of Iowa and worked several years before discerning a call to the priesthood. He completed theology studies at St. Paul Seminary School of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Bishop Zinkula ordained him to the priesthood June 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. He assisted at St. Anthony Parish-Davenport and currently serves at St. Mary of the Visitation-Ottumwa.

Father Francis Mensah , 40, while remaining pastor of St. Peter Parish-Cosgrove, St. Mary Parish-Oxford and serving as defender of the bond for the diocesan marriage tribunal, will add duties as pastor of St. Mary Parish-Williamsburg. He grew up in Ghana, Africa and earned degrees from St. Paul Seminary-Accra, and St. Peter Seminary-Cape Coast, the Pontifical Urbaniana University-Rome, Pontifical Gregorian University-Rome and Pontifical Lateran University-Rome. Bishop Matthias Kobina Nketsiah ordained him to the priesthood Sept. 25, 2010 in Cape Coast, Ghana. Father Mensah has served at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana; a senior high school in Agona Swedru, Ghana; in radio evangelization in Ghana; and as a parochial collaborator at St. Barbara Parish in the Diocese of Rome. He came to the Davenport Diocese in 2022.

Father Richard Okumu , 66, will serve as a senior priest at St. Thomas More Parish-Coralville and St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City. Born in Uganda, East Africa, he attended Katigando National Major Seminary and earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. He also studied at Cambridge University in England and did theology studies at Gregorian University in Rome. Bishop O’Keefe ordained him to the priesthood Aug. 8, 1981 at Sacred Heart Church-Newton. Father Okumu served at Assumption High School-Davenport, St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City, Sacred Heart Parish-Kinross, Holy Trinity Parish-Richmond and St. Joseph Parish-Wellman. After a leave of absence for studies, he served at St. Peter Parish-Cosgrove, St. Michael Parish-Holbrook, St. Bridget Parish-Victor, St. Patrick Parish in Brooklyn and Church of the Visitation Parish in Camanche. He currently serves as pastor of St. Mary Parish-Mechanicsville and St. Mary Parish-Tipton.

Father David Paintsil , 44, recently arrived in the Davenport Diocese and will become parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish-Iowa City. A native of Africa, he attended St. Peter Regional Seminary at Cape Coast, Ghana, did theological studies at the Pontifical Urbaniana University-Rome and advanced studies at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Cardinal Peter Turkson ordained him to the priesthood Nov. 12, 2005 at St. Francis Cathedral at Cape Coast. Father Paintsil has served at Mary, Queen of Peace, St. Edward and Immaculate Conception of Mary Grotto parishes, all in Cape Coast.

Father Joseph Phung , 65, will become pastor at St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City. Born in Vietnam, he began theology studies there before his school closed. He immigrated to the United States in 1993 and studied at St. Ambrose University. He completed his theology studies at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Bishop Franklin ordained him to the priesthood June 24, 2000 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Phung served at St. Mary Parish-Iowa City, Sacred Heart Cathedral-Davenport, where he also served the Vietnamese Catholic community, and St. Alphonsus Parish-Mount Pleasant. He currently serves as pastor of Holy Family Parish-Fort Madison and St. Joseph Parish-Montrose.

Father Joseph Sia , 48, will become pastor of St. Patrick Parish and St. Mary parishes in Ottumwa and St. Mary Magdalen Parish-Bloomfield. Born in Manila, Philippines, he earned a BS in basic medical sciences and a doctor of medicine from the University of Philippines. Before entering the priesthood, he was a university research associate at the Institute of Human Genetics, University of the Philippines. He served as a graduate research assistant at the University of Iowa before completing theology studies at Mundelein Seminary. Bishop Amos ordained him to the priesthood May 10, 2008 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Sia served at Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish-Muscatine; St. Joseph Parish-Columbus Junction, St. Joseph Parish-West Liberty and as the diocesan director of vocations. He also served at St. Mary Parish-Davenport and as minister to the Hispanic community there, and at St. Bernadette Parish-West Branch. Currently he serves as pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City and as diocesan director of recently ordained.

Deacon Christopher Kabat , while remaining at St. Wenceslaus Parish-Iowa City, is relieved of duties at St. Bernadette Parish-West Branch.

Deacon David Montgomery , while remaining at St. Peter Parish-Cosgrove and St. Mary Parish-Oxford, will also serve St. Mary Parish-Williamsburg.

Deacon John Osborne , while remaining at St. Mary Parish-Grinnell, will also serve St. Patrick Parish-Brooklyn.

Deacon Joseph Rohret , while remaining at St. Peter Parish-Cosgrove and St. Mary Parish-Oxford, will also serve St. Mary Parish-Williamsburg.

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UPDATE: Clergy assignments for 2024

*Updated August 23, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 30, 2024.

Parochial Vicars

Father Jose Chrisly Ereño , from the Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie.

Father Andrews K. Mensah , from the Archdiocese of Kumasi, Ghana, to parochial vicar of Good Shepherd, South Hill; St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville; and St. Paschal Baylon, South Boston.

*Updated August 13, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 7, 2024.

Father Peter Barfi , from administrator to pastor of Immaculate Conception, Bumpass, and St. Jude, Mineral.

Father Thomas Lawrence, III , from administrator to pastor of St. Anne, Bristol; St. Bernard, Gate City; and St. Patrick, Dungannon.

Father Christopher Masla , from administrator to pastor of Christ the King, Abingdon, and St. John the Evangelist, Marion.

Father Johnny Mintah Mensah , from administrator to pastor of Church of Francis de Sales, Mathews, and Church of the Visitation, Topping.

Father Ritche Sarabia , from administrator to pastor of Holy Spirit, Jonesville; Sacred Heart, Big Stone Gap; St. Anthony, Norton; and St. Joseph, Clintwood.

Father Emmanuel Ssekamaanya , from administrator to pastor of Good Shepherd, South Hill; St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville; and St. Paschal Baylon, South Boston.

Father Cassidy Stinson , from administrator to pastor of St. Jude, Christiansburg.

Father Renier Supranes , from administrator to pastor of Church of St. Elizabeth of Holy Family, Pocahontas; Church of St. Joseph of Holy Family, Grundy; Church of St. Mary of Holy Family, Richlands; and Church of St. Theresa of Holy Family, Tazewell.

*Updated July 31, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Religious Order Priests

Father Anthony Tien Minh Dinh , of the Dominican Order (OP), to pastor of Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond.

Father Joseph Chinh Trong Dinh , of the Dominican Order (OP), to parochial vicar at Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond.

Father David Franco , from parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Richmond, to return to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), effective August 10, 2024.

Father Daniel Kluge , from parochial vicar of St. Benedict, Chesapeake, to return to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP).

Father Michael Kokoszka , of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), to parochial vicar of St. Benedict, Chesapeake.

Father Rhon Lillard , of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), to parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Richmond, effective August 10, 2024.

Father John Baptist Nghieu Nguyen , of the Dominican Order (OP), from pastor of Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond, to priest-in-residence at Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond.

*Updated July 16, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective July 11, 2024.

Father  Ronnie Dolosa , from the Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blackstone; Sacred Heart, Meherrin; and St. Theresa, Farmville.

Father  Jose Arje Flestado , from the Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines, to parochial vicar of St. Bede, Williamsburg.

Father Mebounou Gbedey , from the Diocese of Bragança Paulista, Brazil, to parochial vicar of St. Michael the Archangel, Glen Allen.

*Updated July 1, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointment, effective July 1, 2024.

Father Joseph Indadaño , from the Diocese of Kalibo, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Incarnation, Charlottesville.

*Updated June 27, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointments, effective July 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Father Felix Amofa , from pastor of St. Gabriel, Chesterfield, and Good Samaritan, Amelia, to pastor of St. John the Apostle, Virginia Beach.

Father James Boachie , from the Archdiocese of Kumasi, Ghana, to administrator of St. Gabriel, Chesterfield, and Good Samaritan, Amelia.

Father Rob Cole , from pastor of St. John the Apostle, Virginia Beach, to priest-in-residence at St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie; St. James, Hopewell; and Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George.

Father Herminio Felipe , from the Diocese of Kalibo, Philippines ,  to parochial vicar of Holy Trinity, Norfolk.

Father James Glass , pastor of Holy Trinity, Norfolk, has been granted a temporary leave of absence, effective May 8, 2024.

Father Sean Prince, appointed temporary administrator of Holy Trinity, Norfolk, concurrent with his duties as pastor of St. Pius X, Norfolk, effective May 8, 2024.

*Updated June 20, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointments, effective June 19, 2024.

Episcopal Vicars

Father Silvio Kaberia , to episcopal vicar for the Western Vicariate, concurrent with his assignment as pastor of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisonburg.

Father Kevin Segerblom , to conclude his appointment as episcopal vicar for the Western Vicariate, and will continue his assignment as rector of the Basilica of St. Andrew, Roanoke.

*Updated June 12, 2024

Father Daniel Molochko , previously appointed as parochial vicar of St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George, granted a leave of absence.

*Updated June 4, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointments, effective July 1, 2024.

Father Patricio Alcantara , from pastor of Holy Family, Pearisburg; and Holy Spirit, Christiansburg, to return home to Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines.

Father Raner Lucila , from pastor of St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville; St. Paschal Baylon, South Boston; and Good Shepherd, South Hill, to return home to Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines.

Administrator

Father Policarpio Lagco , from administrator of Church of the Transfiguration, Fincastle; and St. John the Evangelist, New Castle, to return home to Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines.

*Updated June 1, 2024

Newly-ordained priests

Father David Arellano , to parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisonburg.

Father Seth Seaman , to parochial vicar of St. Bridget, Richmond.

*Updated May 27, 2024

Father Zaverio Banasula , from pastor of Good Shepherd, Lebanon; St. Mary, Coeburn; and St. Therese, Saint Paul, to pastor of Church of the Transfiguration, Fincastle; and St. John the Evangelist, New Castle.

Father Daniel Cogut , from pastor of St. Gerard, Roanoke; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Salem, to pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Salem.

Father Augustine Lukenge , from pastor of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Hot Springs; Sacred Heart, Covington; and St. Joseph, Clifton Forge, to pastor of Christ the King, Norfolk.

Father Alexander Muddu , from pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation, Ladysmith, to pastor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Yorktown.

Father Joseph Wamala , from pastor of Christ the King, Norfolk, to pastor of St. Edward the Confessor, Richmond.

Administrators

Father Emmanuel Appah , from parochial vicar of St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George, to administrator of Good Shepherd, Lebanon; St. Therese, Saint Paul; and St. Mary, Coeburn.

Father Godfred Appiah Marfo , from parochial vicar of St. Bridget, Richmond, to administrator of St. Mary of the Annunciation, Ladysmith.

Father John Christian , from studies at the Pontifical North American College, Rome, to administrator of St. Thomas More, Lynchburg.

Father Ernest Dugah , from parochial vicar of St. Gabriel, Chesterfield; and Good Samaritan, Amelia, to administrator of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Hot Springs; Sacred Heart, Covington; and St. Joseph, Clifton Forge.

Father Anthony Ferguson , from parochial vicar of St. Bede, Williamsburg; and chaplain of Walsingham Academy, Williamsburg, to administrator of Holy Spirit, Christiansburg; and Holy Family, Pearisburg.

Father Marlon Portillo Muñoz , from parochial vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes, Henrico, to administrator of St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George.

Father Santos Ramirez Chicas , from parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Martinsville; and St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount, to administrator of St. Joseph, Martinsville; and St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount.

Father Julio Reyes , from parochial vicar of St. Gerard, Roanoke; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Salem, to administrator of St. Gerard, Roanoke.

Father Emmanuel Ssekamaanya , from parochial vicar of St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville; St. Paschal Baylon, South Boston; and Good Shepherd, South Hill, to administrator of St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville; St. Paschal Baylon, South Boston; and Good Shepherd, South Hill.

Father Armando Herrera-DosReis, from parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisonburg, to parochial vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes, Henrico.

Father Charles Mbazzi , from parochial vicar of St. Theresa, Farmville; Sacred Heart, Meherrin; and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blackstone, to parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisonburg.

Father Daniel Molochko , from sabbatical to parochial vicar of St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George.

Father Rafael Rivas Davila , from parochial vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes, Henrico, to parochial vicar of St. Bede, Williamsburg.

Retired Status

Father Daniel Klem , from priest-in-residence at Church of the Holy Angels, Portsmouth; Church of the Resurrection, Portsmouth; St. Paul, Portsmouth; and St. Mary, Chesapeake, to retired status.

Father Donald Lemay , from pastor of St. Edward the Confessor, Richmond, and chaplain of St. Edward-Epiphany School, Richmond, to retired status.

Msgr. Michael McCarron , from pastor of St. Thomas More, Lynchburg, to retired status.

Father Robert Spencer , from pastor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Yorktown, to retired status.

Temporary Leave of Absence

Father Joseph Goldsmith , from pastor of St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George, to temporary leave of absence.

Father Carlos Lerma , from pastor of St. Joseph, Martinsville; and St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount, to temporary leave of absence.

*Updated February 28, 2024

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointment, effective February 28, 2024.

Father Ernest Dugah , from the Archdiocese of Accra, Ghana, appointed as parochial vicar of St. Gabriel, Chesterfield.

*Updated December 21, 2023

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointments, effective January 6, 2024.

Father Santos Ramirez Chicas,  from parochial vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes, Richmond, to parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Martinsville, and St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount.

Father Salvador Añonuevo, pastor of Holy Cross, Lynchburg, to continue to serve as the temporary administrator of St. Joseph, Martinsville, and St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount, in addition to his duties as pastor of Holy Cross, Lynchburg.

Father Rafael Rivas Davila,  from priest in residence at Our Lady of Lourdes, Richmond, to parochial vicar at Our Lady of Lourdes, Richmond.

*Updated December 18, 2023

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointments, effective January 1, 2024.

Deacon James Tubbs , appointed vicariate deacon for the Central Vicariate. Ordained a deacon in 2012, Deacon Tubbs will continue serving at St. John Neumann, Powhatan.

Deacon Christopher Malone,  concludes his term as vicariate deacon for the Central Vicariate. Ordained a deacon in 2003, Deacon Malone will continue serving at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond.

See the updated clergy assignments from October 10, 2023.

Bishop Schlert Announces New Assignments for Some Diocesan Priests

Bishop Alfred Schlert has announced new clergy assignments in the Diocese of Allentown. Every year the

Bishop works with the Priest Personnel Board to make decisions on new assignments. The Board is an advisory body made up of experienced priests who are representative of the Diocese and its many regions and ministries.

New assignments are designed to meet the needs of the faithful in the Diocese’s 79 parishes, as well as fulfilling pastoral needs at college campuses, at hospitals, at diocesan high schools, and at prisons and nursing homes.

Priests can be reassigned for a number of reasons, including openings due to retirements, professional development of priests, requests from clergy members, and the need for a specific skill or talent that is a good match for a certain ministry.

The following assignments are effective June 20, 2023, unless otherwise noted.

Pastor Emeritus

Pastor Emeritus is an honorary title granted by the Bishop to a Pastor for exemplary service to the local Church.

Reverend Monsignor Vincent P. York, Pastor, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl to Pastor Emeritus , Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl, effective June 27, 2023.

A Pastor exercises the pastoral care of the local community committed to him under the authority of the diocesan bishop in whose ministry of Christ he has been called to share.

Reverend Giuseppe C. Esposito, Parochial Administrator, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland and Parochial Administrator, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville to Pastor, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland and Pastor, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville.

Reverend Joseph S. Ganser, Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart Parish, Palmerton to Pastor, Saint Margaret Parish, Reading.

Reverend Angel L. García-Almodóvar, Pastor, Saint Margaret Parish, Reading to Pastor, Saint Paul Parish, Allentown.

Reverend Monsignor Thomas P. Koons, Pastor, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Northampton and Vicar for Religious to Pastor, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl; while remaining Judge, Diocesan Tribunal, effective June 27, 2023.

Reverend Patrick H. Lamb, Pastor, Queenship of Mary Parish, Northampton also to Pastor, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Northampton, effective June 27, 2023.

Reverend Michael E. Mullins, Pastor, Saint Paul Parish, Allentown to Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Palmerton.

Reverend Gregory Pendergraft, F.S.S.P., Pastor, Saint Stephen of Hungary Parish, Allentown to Pastor, Holy Ghost Parish, Bethlehem.

Very Reverend Adam C. Sedar , Having completed his service as Vicar for Clergy, Father Sedar remains Pastor, Saint Nicholas Parish, Walnutport.

Parochial Administrator

Diocesan policy states that a priest being entrusted with the pastoral care of a parish for the first time will be appointed a parochial administrator for at least one year.

Reverend Brendon M. Laroche, Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Parish, Allentown to Parochial Administrator, Saint Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill.

Parochial Vicars

A Parochial Vicar assists the pastor in the entire parochial ministry by reason of his office. A Parochial Vicar is commonly referred to as an Assistant Pastor.

Reverend Jaya K. Francis, M.S.C., Parochial Vicar, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton to service outside the Diocese of Allentown within his religious community.

Reverend David J. Kozak, Pastor, Holy Ghost Parish, Bethlehem and Pastor, Saint Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill to Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Allentown and Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Allentown.

Reverend David Lopez, F.S.S.P., Parochial Vicar, Saint Stephen of Hungary Parish, Allentown to Parochial Vicar, Holy Ghost Parish, Bethlehem.

Reverend Philip J. Maas, Parochial Vicar, Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish, Sinking Spring and Parochial Vicar, Saint Francis de Sales Parish, Robesonia to Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Parish, Allentown, effective August 1, 2023.

Specialized Ministry

A priest in Specialized Ministry has entrusted to him the pastoral care, at least in part, of some community or particular group of the Christian faithful.

Reverend Remy Coly, M.S.C., Parochial Vicar, Queenship of Mary Parish, Northampton to Chaplain, Saint Luke’s University Health Network – Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown, with residence Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory, Allentown.

Reverend John A. Hutta, Medical Leave of Absence to Catholic Chaplain, Newman Center, Muhlenberg College, Allentown.

Reverend Keith A. Mathur, Assistant in the Diocesan Curia to Diocesan Chancellor; while remaining Director, Office for Divine Worship; Episcopal Master of Ceremonies, and with residence Holy Infancy Rectory, Bethlehem.

Reverend Eugene P. Ritz, Diocesan Chancellor to Vicar for Clergy; while remaining Director, Permanent Diaconate Formation; Judge, Diocesan Tribunal, and with residence Saint Joseph the Worker Rectory, Orefield.

Reverend Jerome A. Tauber, Chaplain, Saint Luke’s University Health Network- Fountain Hill Campus and Saint Luke’s Visiting Nursing Association Hospice, Bethlehem, also to Vicar for Religious.

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SUMMARY OF PRIEST ASSIGNMENT CHANGES

Bishop vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective july 1, 2022.

Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2022

PASTORS/RECTORS

REV. STEVEN CORREZ From Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa To Pastor, St. Mary Church, Fullerton and Director of Deaf Ministry, Garden Grove

REV. MSGR. STEPHEN DOKTORCZYK From Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Pastor, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda, and Vicar General for Legal and Canonical Affairs, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove

REV. ANTONIO LÓPEZ-FLORES

From Pastor, St. Anne Church, Santa Ana To Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente

REV. MARTIN HIEP NGUYEN From Parochial Administrator, La Purísima Church, Orange To Pastor, La Purísima Church, Orange

REV. PATRICK ALLEN MOSES From Pastor, Holy Family Church, Orange To Pastor, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel

REV. PASCAL BAO NGUYEN, O.PRAEM. From St. Michael’s Abbey of the Norbertine Fathers, Silverado To Pastor, St. John the Baptist Church, Costa Mesa Effective Aug. 1, 2022

REV. SY UY NGUYEN From Pastor, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda To Pastor, Holy Family Church, Orange

REV. SERGIO RAMOS From Parochial Administrator, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim To Pastor, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim

VERY REV. BAO QUOC THAI From Pastor, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin To Rector, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove

REV. PAUL THAI TRINH From Parochial Administrator Extended, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine To Pastor, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine

PASTORS RENEWED OR EXTENDED:

R EV. JOSEPH BARCLAY KNERR From Pastor, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach To Pastor Extended, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach

REV. DENNIS KRIZ, OSM From Pastor, St. Philip Benizi Church, Fullerton To Pastor Renewed, St. Philip Benizi Church, Fullerton

REV. THOMAS PAUL NAVAL From Pastor, Santiago de Compostela Church, Lake Forest To Pastor Renewed, Santiago de Compostela Church, Lake Forest

REV. TUYEN VAN NGUYEN From Pastor, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster To Pastor Renewed, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster

REV. JOSEPH TUAN NGOC PHAM From Pastor, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana To Pastor Renewed, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana

ADMINISTRATORS/DIRECTORS:

REV. SAÚL ALBA-INFANTE From Parochial Vicar, San Antonio de Padua Church, Anaheim Hills To Parochial Administrator, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana

REV. MARIO ALONSO JUÁREZ From Parochial Vicar, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Parochial Administrator, St. Anne Church, Santa Ana

REV. KHOI TAN PHAN From Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster To Parochial Administrator, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin

REV. ZBIGNIEW FRASZCZAK, SVD From Director, St. John Paul II Polish Center, Yorba Linda To Director Renewed, St. John Paul II Polish Center, Yorba Linda

ADMINISTRATOR EXTENDED:

REV. KENNETH ALLEN SCHMIT From Parochial Administrator Extended, St. John Vianney Chapel, Balboa Island To Parochial Administrator Extended, St. John Vianney Chapel, Balboa Island

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

REV. VENANCIO L. AMIDAR From Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Laguna Beach To Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim

REV. MARTIN P. BUI From Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Placentia To Parochial Vicar, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods

REV. MICHAEL JOSEPH FITZPATRICK From further studies, at the Teresianum in Rome with residence at the Casa Santa Maria, Rome, Italy To Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine

REV. WILLIAM BREWER GOLDIN From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente To Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach

REV. BENJAMIN DIEP HOANG From Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana To Parochial Vicar, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove

REV. GASTON MENDIOLA ARROYO From Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach To Parochial Vicar, La Purísima Church, Orange

REV. BRANDON ROBERT LÓPEZ From Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park To Parochial Vicar, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo

REV. NICOLAS TOAN NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim To Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton

REV. PHUONG VAN NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove To Parochial Vicar, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods

REV. THANH-TAI PETER NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach To Parochial Vicar Part-time, Christ Our Savior Church, Santa Ana and Parochial Vicar Part-time, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana

REV. TUAN JOHN NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton To Parochial Vicar, San Antonio de Padua Church, Anaheim Hills

REV. TONY KEY PARK From Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach

PAROCHIAL VICARS, CONTINUED:

REV. ANTONIO PALOS, OAR From St. Augustine Priory, Oxnard To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe (3rd & Grand) Church, Santa Ana, effective March 27, 2022

REV. CHRISTOPHER TUAN PHAM From Parochial Vicar, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster

REV. JUAN BERNARDO NAVARRO SANCHEZ From Parochial Vicar, La Purísima Church, Orange To Parochial Vicar, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove

REV. NICOLAUS DUY THAI From Human Formation Faculty Member, Mt. Angel Seminary, Portland, OR. To Parochial Vicar, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda

REV. BENJAMIN PHILIP TRAN From Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente

REV. MARTIN DUC TRAN From Parochial Vicar, St. Nicholas Church, Laguna Woods To Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park

REV. ERIC JUN VIRAY, A.M. From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines To Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park

REV. ANTHONY HIEN VU From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach To Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana

SENIOR PRIESTS:

REV. ALFRED STEPHEN BACA From Director, Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Senior Priest, St. Anne Church, Seal Beach

REV. EFRAÍN FLORES From Pastor, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana To Senior Priest, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:

VERY REV. E. SCOTT BORGMAN From Judicial Vicar, Office of Canonical Services, Garden Grove In-residence, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda To Formation Director, Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, OR, effective Aug. 1, 2022; Remaining as Judicial Vicar, Office of Canonical Services, Garden Grove

VERY REV. ANGELOS SEBASTIAN From Pastor, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo To Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove, while remaining Pastor, St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo

REV. CHRISTOPHER SMITH From Rector, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Rector Emeritus and Episcopal Vicar for Special Projects

REV. PAUL HOA DUY VU From Parochial Vicar Part-time, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana and Part-time Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Canonical Services, Garden Grove To Parochial Vicar, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove and Part-time Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Canonical Services, Garden Grove

SABBATICAL:

REV. BENEDICT SE YANG From Director, Korean Martyrs Catholic Center, Westminster To sabbatical from October-December 2022 while remaining Director, Korean Martyrs Catholic Center, Westminster

CHAPLAINCY:

REV. MARK JON CRUZ, A.M. From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines To Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana

REV. LUÍS SEGURA From Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton Incardinated July 5, 2022: From the Provincia Franciscana de los Ss. Francisco y Santiago en México, A.R. Remains as Parochial Vicar, St. Polycarp, Stanton

REV. THOMAS TRAN, SVD From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach Incardinated May 13, 2022: From the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) Australia Province. Remains as Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach

REV. DOUGLAS ZAVALA From Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament, Westminster Incardinated on April 3, 2022: From the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Remains as Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament, Westminster

REV. THOMAS DE DANG NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, La Purísima Church, Orange To Retired Priest Status. In current residence – La Purísima Church, Orange

REV. ENRIQUE JOSÉ SERA From Pastor, St. Mary Church, Fullerton To Pastor Emeritus in private residence.

REV. CHRISTOPHER SMITH From Rector, Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove To Rector Emeritus in current residence.

REV. MSGR. JOHN URELL From Pastor, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel To Pastor Emeritus in private residence.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE/SICK LEAVE:

REV. JOSEPH EVAN DROESSLER From In-Residence, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos To In-Residence, Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach

RETURN TO RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES:

REV. ANTHONY BAUTISTA, A.M. From Chaplaincy, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana To Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines

REV. JUVY CRISOSTOMO, A.M. From Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park To Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines

REV. ALFREDO DE DIOS, OAR From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe (3rd & Grand) Church, Santa Ana To Religious Order – St. Augustine Priory, Oxnard Effective March 27, 2022

REV. AUGUSTINE R. PUCHNER, O.PRAEM. From Pastor, St. John the Baptist Church, Costa Mesa To extended time of pastoral service at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Effective Aug. 1, 2022

REV. JOSEPH AROCKIASAMY ARPUTHASAMY, O.S.M. From Chaplain, Servite High School, Anaheim To Order of Friar Servants of Mary Religious Community in India. Effective June 27, 2022

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Father Michael P. McCandless concludes his appointment as coordinator of vocations for diocesan priesthood and recruiter for Borromeo Seminary and Saint Mary Seminary and he was appointed administrator, Holy Family Parish, Stow, effective Jan. 15, 2023.

Father Eric S. Garris concludes his appointment as assistant coordinator of vocations for diocesan priesthood and recruiter for Borromeo Seminary and Saint Mary Seminary and he was appointed coordinator of vocations for diocesan priesthood and recruiter for Borromeo Seminary and Saint Mary Seminary, effective Jan. 15, 2023.

Father John J. Mullee concludes his appointment as pastor, St. Michael Parish, Independence and he was appointed pastor, St. Monica Parish, Garfield Heights, effective Jan. 15, 2023.

Father Matthew J. Jordan concludes his appointment as parochial vicar, St. Basil the Great Parish, Brecksville and he was appointed administrator, St. Michael Parish, Independence, effective Jan. 15, 2023.

Father Thomas A. Haren , pastor, St. Monica Parish, Garfield Heights, was granted permission to live at the rectory of St. Michael Parish, Independence upon his retirement, effective Jan. 15, 2023.

Father Michael J. Denk concludes his appointment as parochial vicar, Holy Family Parish, Stow and he was appointed administrator, St. Matthias Parish, Parma, effective Aug. 14.

Father Patrick A. Spicer concludes his personal leave of absence and he was appointed parochial vicar, St. Columbkille Parish, Parma, effective Sept. 1.

Father Jacob B. Bearer , administrator, St. Edward Parish, Parkman and St. Lucy Mission, Middlefield was appointed chaplain to the Cleveland Culture Project Mission Team, effective Sept. 1. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as administrator, St. Edward Parish, Parkman and St. Lucy Mission, Middlefield.

Father Ryan J. Mann , pastor, St. Basil the Great Parish, Brecksville concludes his appointment as chaplain to the Cleveland Culture Project Mission Team, effective Sept. 1.

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Bishop McDermott ordained 11th bishop of Burlington

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, metropolitan archbishop of Boston, ordained another one of his suffragan bishops, Most Rev. John J. McDermott, as the 11th bishop of Burlington at St. Joseph Cathedral, Burlington, Vermont, on July 15, 2024. Just about two months ago, he had ordained Bishop James T. Ruggieri as the 13th bishop of Portland; Burlington and Portland are New England's first twin dioceses, both separated from Boston on July 29, 1853. The other New England twins are Bridgeport and Norwich, both separated from Hartford 100 years later, on August 6, 1953. John Joseph McDermott comes from a large family. His late parents, Robert and Jacqueline (Sullivan) McDermott, were the parents of three other boys and six girls. Born on March 19, 1963, and raised in Red Bank, N.J., he attended the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., for one year, before enrolling at Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N.C., from which he graduated before entering St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. He also received a licentiate degree in canon law at the Catholic University of America in 2004.

Burlington's seventh bishop, John A. Marshall, ordained him to the priesthood at the then-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on June 3, 1989. During the subsequent 35 years of priestly ministry, he served in parish and diocesan assignments, including campus minister at Rice Memorial High School, Burlington, and also at the University of Vermont, also in Burlington. His experience in diocesan ministries included vice chancellor, then chancellor, and moderator of the diocesan curia. He was also a member of the diocesan tribunal staff, master of ceremonies, and priest secretary of the diocese's ninth bishop, Salvatore Matano, now of Rochester, N.Y. He was named vicar general in 2009 and maintained his duties as chancellor and moderator of the curia and tribunal offices. Between Bishop Matano's appointment to Rochester and the appointment of Bishop Christopher Coyne as the see's 10th bishop in 2014, he was the diocese's apostolic administrator. Bishop Coyne demonstrated his confidence in Msgr. McDermott by naming him to all the positions he had before Bishop Coyne arrived in Burlington. When Bishop Coyne was transferred to Hartford as its coadjutor archbishop in 2023 (he has since succeeded as archbishop), the consultors elected Msgr. McDermott as diocesan administrator in October 2023. On May 6, 2024, Pope Francis named Msgr. McDermott as the 11th bishop of Burlington. The episcopal ordination events in Burlington were all celebrated at the see's Cathedral of St. Joseph. Vespers, or Evening Prayer, was celebrated on July 14, 2024. The Mass of Episcopal Ordination followed the next day. Cardinal O'Malley was the principal ordaining bishop, and the principal co-ordaining bishops were the ninth and 10th bishops, Salvatore Matano and Christopher Coyne, together with the other 20 bishops concelebrating the Mass and the Ordination. Among the bishops were two cardinals, Gerald Lacroix, Quebec; and Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio in the United States. The cathedral church was filled with 100 priests, 30 deacons, multiple religious, and laity from all the parishes of the Green Mountain State. The overflow crowd saw the ordination live-streamed in the cathedral chapel. The diocese made a welcome nod to the very warm summer day, with temperatures exceeding 95 degrees, by having temporary air conditioning brought in for the ordination. Several choirs from various ethnic communities of the diocese provided music prior to the Mass. His statewide service in Vermont was evident by the active and enthusiastic participation of the assembly. The cathedral echoed with the verbal and musical responses, not to mention the multiple interruptions of approving applause for the new bishop. The Ordination Mass was followed by an equally well-attended reception at nearby St. Michael College in Winooski.

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