Michael Charles, Parochial Vicar, St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro. Contact: Kenneth A. Gavin - A man of the Church, missionary, founder of the SSPX - a man who helped preserve the tradition of the Church after Vatican II, The SSPX: its view on the current situation of the Church and its unique answer on how to "Restore all things in Christ", Learn more about the SSPX! 222 N. 17th Street I am deeply grateful to Father DeLacy and Father Friel for their willingness to serve in these critical roles and ask the people of the Archdiocese to join me in prayerfully congratulating them.. The following assignments are effective June 15, 2021, unless otherwise noted. Parish, Norristown, Reverend Matthew W. Guckin, from Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, to Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, Reverend Anthony R. Hangholt, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Pennsburg, to Pastor, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Pennsburg, Reverend Carl F. Janicki, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Genevieve Parish, Flourtown, to Pastor, Saint Genevieve Parish, Flourtown, Reverend Steven W. Kiernan, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, to Pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Springfield, Reverend Mark S. Kunigonis, from Parochial Administrator, Saint John Cantius Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint John Cantius Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Michael J. Pawelko, from Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown, to Pastor, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown, Reverend Charles J. Ravert, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Ambrose Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Ambrose Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky, from Parochial Administrator, Sacred Heart Parish, Oxford, to Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Oxford, Reverend Bernard J. Taglianetti, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Matthew J. Tralies, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Springfield, to Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Springfield, Reverend Thomas P. Whittingham, from Pastor, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester, to Pastor, Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, Reverend Eugene C. Wilson, from Pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Springfield, to Pastor, Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, while continuing as Vice Chancellor, Reverend Francis P. Foley, from Military Chaplain, U.S. Navy, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Robert A. Ianelli, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Doylestown, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester, Reverend Addisalem T. Mekonnen, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Michael G. Speziale, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem, Reverend Francis J. Mulranen, from Chaplain, Saint Martha Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Visitation B.V.M. Father Gorman will continue to reside at Saint John Paul II Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Dennis J. W. ODonnell, Director, Holy Redeemer Health System Bishop announces clergy assignments, retirements Home . Father Neville ODonohue, SM, as pastor of Holy Rosary Church in San Antonio. Cosmas & Damian Parish, Twinsburg, was reelected to represent Group V (1997-2009) on the Clergy Personnel . Clergy Appointments 2021. Honorary title granted by the Bishop to a Pastor for exemplary service to the local Church. CatholicPhilly.com A $20. Effective June 8, 2021. Father Carlos Velazquez as rector of San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio. Effective June 8, 2021. Effective June 8, 2021. Kulathumkal, Rev. 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. Father Kris Bytomski as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Floresville. In addition, Archbishop Prez has appointed Reverend David Friel to succeed Father DeLacy as the new Director of the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood. A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods. Reverend John E. Donia, from School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, to Principal, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, effective July 1, 2021, Reverend Alessandro P. Giardini, to part time Chaplain, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, while as Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, Reverend David P. OBrien, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont, and Chaplain, Lansdale Catholic High School, to School Minister, Lansdale Catholic High School, with residence at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, Reverend Kenneth L. Cavara, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Mark A. Tobin, to Parochial Vicar, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, Reverend Sergio Castillo, I.V.E., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective April 22. In July 2020, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Archbishop Nelson J. Prez had formed a task force shortly after his arrival to study ministry to youth and young adults in the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its level of effectiveness. Parish, Philadelphia Reverend Joseph S. Ganser,Parochial Vicar, Saint Paul Parish, Reading; Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Reading; and Chaplain, Penn State Health Saint Joseph Medical Center, Reading to Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart Parish, West Reading; Parochial Vicar, Holy Rosary Parish, Reading; and Chaplain, Tower Health Reading Hospital, Reading. CatholicPhilly.comworks to strengthen the connections between people, families and communities every day by delivering the news people need to know about the Catholic Church, especially in the Philadelphia region, and the world in which we live. Father Calabro will continue to reside at Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Anthony J. Cossavella, personal leave Reverend Monsignor Edward R. Sacks, Pastor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bethlehem to PastorEmeritus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bethlehem. Brandon, Pastor, St. Anthony Parish in Peonia, St. Augustine Parish in Grayson Springs and St. Benedict Parish in Wax. #scppad{padding: 20px 40px; z-index: 2; position: relative;} Reverend Robert T. Finlan, Pastor, Holy Guardian Angels Parish, Reading to Pastor, Saint John XXIII Parish, Tamaqua and Pastor, Saint Richard Parish, Barnesville. Father Prasanna Mese as pastor of St. Paul Parish in San Antonio. John, Pastor, St. Stephen Cathedral and Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Owensboro. He is also appointed to teach at Lourdes Central in Nebraska City. As Vicar for the Office for Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults, he will oversee the Offices of Catechetical Formation, Ministry with Youth, and Ministry with Young Adults. Paul Wirth, Communications Director Father Victor Valdez as pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church in San Antonio. hbbd``b`$ NI .` R7MMv L l 56 0 obj <>stream Catholics dispensation on St. Patricks Day, meat can go on the table, Photo Feature: Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica, Archdiocese hosts inaugural Lenten retreat for families with children with disabilities, 2020-2021 Audited Financial Statements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archives of The Catholic Standard and Times. CatholicPhilly.com Father Edward Gonzales as parochial vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Stone Oak. Reverend Stephan A. Isaac, Parochial Vicar, Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Sinking Spring to Parochial Vicar, Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading; while remaining Chaplain, Berks Catholic High School, Reading. Fr. Please keep our priests and those they serve in prayer as these changes take place. Reverend Martin F. Kern, Pastor, Saint Columbkill Parish, Boyertown to Pastor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bethlehem. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. Reverend John M. Gibbons, Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Allentown and Parochial Administrator, Immaculate Conception Parish, Allentown to Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Allentown; while remaining Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Allentown. Priest Assignment Records and Case Details Released The Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian has obtained settlements or arbitration awards for many victims and survivors who suffered sexual abuse by clergy or church personnel. Joshua, Pastor, St. Leo Parish in Murray. .sitesearch{display:inline-block; vertical-align: bottom;} #___gcse_0{max-width:400px;} .cse .gsc-control-cse, .gsc-control-cse, .gsc-control-cse gsc-control-cse-en{padding: 0 1em;} .sitesearch table tbody tr td{padding:0;} (function() { var cx = '006785836723642345463:tv6f_errw7w'; var gcse = document.createElement('script'); gcse.type = 'text/javascript'; gcse.async = true; gcse.src = (document.location.protocol == 'https:' ? The accompanying chart details the new assignments. Father Gorman will continue to reside at Saint John Paul II Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Dennis J. W. ODonnell, Director, Holy Redeemer Health System. 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. Monsignor McAteer is retiring and will reside at Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Monsignor Robert C. Vogan, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston. To have the opportunity to walk with others who are considering that same call is a real blessing.. Prior to being named Director of the Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood, Father DeLacy served as Parochial Vicar, Saints Peter and Paul Parish in West Chester (June 2004-June 2007); School Minister at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor (June 2007-June 2010); School Minister at Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford (June 2010-June 2013). White, IV, to Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne, Deacon Anthony J. Cincotta, from Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, to Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Glen Mills, Deacon John K. Hunter, from Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Rydal, to Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, Glenside, Deacon David J. Matour, from Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Norristown, to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Norristown, Deacon Christopher C. Roberts, from personal leave, to Our Mother of Consolation Parish, Philadelphia, Deacon Raymond N. Scipioni, from Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Bensalem, to Maternity B.V.M. CatholicPhilly.com Archdiocesan Clergy (Priests and Deacons) ARCHBISHOP OF LOUISVILLE FABRE, MOST REVEREND SHELTON J. August 5, 1989 Office of the Archbishop 3940 Poplar Level Road Louisville, KY 40213-1463 502-585-3291 ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS KURTZ, D.D, MOST REVEREND JOSEPH E. 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Verruni, from Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia, to Chaplain, Saint Martha Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, Downingtown, with residence at Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown, #supportcatholicphilly a[href*="acceptiva"]{background: #0033ff; top:0; left:0;padding: 13px 38px; border-radius: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 20px auto; display: inline-block; font-family: sans-serif;letter-spacing: 0.7px; color: #FFF; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; background-color: #0033ff;text-align: center; border-top-color: #FFF; border-left-color: #EEE; border-right-color: #AAA; border-bottom-color: #AAA; box-shadow: 1px 1px 2px #333; transition: all 0.1s;} A unique religious community within the Church, integrally promoting and preserving the treasures of Catholic tradition around the world, The structure of authority of the SSPX, the practical organization of the members into various divisions and its essential works, The history of the SSPX: a work of God's Providence. Base pay and allowances are increased as follows: Father Norman Pelletier, SSS, as pastor of St. Joseph Church downtown in San Antonio. Archbishop Nelson J. Prez announces the following appointments effective as noted: Reverend Francis T. Hannafey, S.J., from Parochial Vicar, Old Saint Josephs Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Old Saint Josephs Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 11, 2021, Reverend Paschal U. Onunwa, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, to Parochial Vicar, pro tem, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, effective February 1, 2021, Reverend Matthew F. Roche, S.J., to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Old Saint Josephs Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 11, 2021, Reverend Richard E. Rudy, from personal leave of absence to Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Morrisville, effective January 19, 2021, Reverend Michael Jung Kyu Yoo, to Parochial Vicar, Holy Angels Parish, Philadelphia, with residence and pastoral responsibility of Holy Mary Korean Catholic Church in Newtown Square, effective January 14, 2021, #supportcatholicphilly a[href*="acceptiva"]{background: #0033ff; top:0; left:0;padding: 13px 38px; border-radius: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 20px auto; display: inline-block; font-family: sans-serif;letter-spacing: 0.7px; color: #FFF; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; background-color: #0033ff;text-align: center; border-top-color: #FFF; border-left-color: #EEE; border-right-color: #AAA; border-bottom-color: #AAA; box-shadow: 1px 1px 2px #333; transition: all 0.1s;} Reverend John F. Rother, Parochial Vicar, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish, Easton to Leave of Absence at his own request, effective 3 May 2021. Reverend David J. Loeper, Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Pottsville and Chaplain, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary High School, Pottsville to Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, Hamburg. December 2021 (3) November 2021 (4) October 2021 (5) September 2021 (4 . Father Cossavella will reside at Saint Margaret Parish, Narberth, Reverend James P. Gorman, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint John Paul II Parish, Philadelphia Read our bi-monthly magazine publication featuring several topics under a common theme. 7i-YwbjFJi)!i^GRZ]m3`i(wi*l|pO19%_6n)]7 The latest news and events around parishes and schools. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Thank you in advance! His 2021 summer assignment . If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. A Parochial Vicar is commonly referred to as an Assistant Pastor. Reverend Richard C. Brensinger, Parochial Administrator, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Allentown to Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown. Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Monsignor Kenneth P. McAteer, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem Father Alberto Marin as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Immaculate Conception Church, and St. Alphonsus Church, all in San Antonio. Those that are of interest to the Turner Publishing circulation area are: The Rev. Ordination of Priests 2021. May 17, 2021. to pastor, St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan, effective May 24, 2021, and continuing as adjutant . Chaplain and Director of Catholic Newman Center, Murray State University. Father Michael J. Stalla, Pastor, SS. Reverend Monsignor Victor F. Finelli, V.J., Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown to Pastor, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Orefield, while remaining Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Allentown. Effective June 8, 2021. Reverend Eric N. Tolentino, Parochial Administrator, Saint Richard Parish, Barnesville to Parochial Administrator, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Catasauqua. Effective June 8, 2021, Thomas, Rev. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily. Father ODonnell will reside at a private residence, Reverend Monsignor James D. Beisel, to Director, Pontifical Mission Societies, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, from Director of the Spirituality Year Program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Dean of Men in the Theological Seminary at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective June 14, 2021, Reverend Stephen P. DeLacy, from Director, Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood, Delegate for Youth and Young Adults, and Liaison to the priests serving in the Educational Apostolate, to Vicar for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults, Reverend David M. Friel, from Graduate Studies to Director, Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood, with residence at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Reverend Frank A. Giuffre, from Faculty, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Director of the Spirituality Year Program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective June 14, 2021, Reverend Michael F. Hennelly, from Assistant Vicar for Clergy, to Vicar for Clergy, Reverend Brian M. Kean, from Principal, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, to Assistant Vicar for Clergy with residence at Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, Reverend Richard K. McFadden, from Graduate Studies, to Vice Chancellor and part time Parochial Vicar, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill, Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, from Pastor, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, to Faculty, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, while continuing as Chancellor, Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Sullivan, from Vicar for Clergy, to Vicar for Retired and Infirmed Priests, Reverend Eric J. Banecker, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, from General Secretary, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and more recently Parochial Vicar, pro tem, Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia, to Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston, Reverend Jonathan J. Dalin, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Peter J. DiMaria, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, to Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Swedesburg, Reverend Daniel J. Dwyer, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Paul Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Paul Parish, Philadelphia, Reverend Robert M. Gross, from Parochial Administrator, Visitation B.V.M. History; Statements and Letters. 2021, Reverend Brian T. Connolly, from Parochial Vicar, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, Reverend Angelo J. Hernandez, from Parochial Vicar, Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Saint John Bosco Parish, Hatboro, Reverend Cesar Izaguirre-Gonzalez, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Grace Parish, Penndel, to Parochial Vicar, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, Reverend Patrick J. Muka from Parochial Vicar, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, Reverend Paschal U. Onunwa, from Parochial Vicar, pro tem, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, and part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, Reverend Ephrem Reese, O.P., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Patrick Parish, Philadelphia, effective June 1, 2021, Reverend Jeffrey M. Rott, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, to Parochial Vicar, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting, Reverend Quan H. Tran, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont, Reverend Stephen D. Thorne, from Pastor, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia, to Independent Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership in Urban Settings, for a period of one year, with residence at Nativity B.V.M.