June 5, 2015

Clerical Appointments 2015

Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 15, 2015, unless otherwise noted:

PASTORS EMERITI

Reverend Thomas J. Dunleavy, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia
Father Dunleavy has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest

Reverend Michael J. Ryan, Holy Martyrs Parish, Oreland
Father Ryan is retiring and will reside at Christ the King Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Victor F. Sharrett, Saint Patrick Parish, Kennett Square
Father Sharrett is retiring and will reside at a private residence

RETIREMENT

Reverend John P. Collins, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Holy Family Parish, Philadelphia, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Louis Parish, Yeadon
Father Collins will reside at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Reverend John J. Farry, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Leo Parish, Philadelphia
Father Farry will reside at a private residence

Reverend Ronald J. Ferrier, Parochial Vicar, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia
Father Ferrier will continue to reside at Saint Katherine of Siena Parish

Reverend H. James Hutchins, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Holy Cross Parish, Springfield, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall
Father Hutchins will continue to reside at Holy Cross Parish

Reverend John T. Lyons, Parochial Vicar, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler
Father Lyons will reside at Saint Genevieve Parish, Flourtown

DIOCESAN AND SEMINARY OFFICES

Reverend Anthony J. DiGuglielmo, to Vice Chancellor, while continuing as Assistant to the Vicar for Clergy

Reverend Monsignor Gregory J. Fairbanks, from Staff, Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, to the Faculty of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary, effective July 1, 2015

Reverend Matthew W. Guckin, from School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, to Director, Catholic Mission and Identity, Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, with residence at Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media

Reverend Brian Kane, Diocese of Lincoln, to Dean of Men in the Theological Seminary at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective July 1, 2015

Reverend Robert A. Pesarchick, from Academic Dean for the Theological Seminary at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Vice President for Academic Affairs at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective July 1, 2015

PASTORS

Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, from Special Consultant to the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont

Reverend Scott D. Brockson, from Pastor, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester, to Pastor, Assumption B.V.M. Parish, West Grove

Reverend William J. Chiriaco, from Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara High School, to Pastor, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Lawrence F. Crehan, from Pastor, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont, to Pastor, Queen of Peace Parish, Ardsley

Reverend Philip A. Florio, S.J., to Pastor, Old Saint Joseph’s Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 24, 2015

Reverend Steven J. Harris, to Pastor, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as a member of the Staff, Office of the Metropolitan Tribunal and Chancery Office

Reverend Kevin J. Kelly, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, to Pastor, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Jason V. Kulczynski, from Parochial Vicar, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Holy Martyrs Parish, Oreland

Reverend Mark S. Kunigonis, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Christopher B. Rogers, from Director of Campus Ministry, Immaculata University, to Pastor, Saint Patrick Parish, Kennett Square

Reverend Thomas P. Whittingham, from Parochial Vicar, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, to Pastor, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Michael J. Davis, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Matthew Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Assumption B.V.M. Parish, Feasterville, effective May 18, 2015

SENIOR PRIESTS

Reverend Thomas J. Dunleavy, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest Mentor, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester

Reverend Thomas J. Furey, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Matthew Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend James P. Gorman, from Parochial Vicar, Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia

SPECIAL MINISTRY

Reverend Joseph P. Devlin, from Pastor, Saint Bridget Parish, Philadelphia, to Co-Coordinator of the Mother of Mercy House in Kensington

Reverend William S. Murphy, from Pastor, Assumption B.V.M. Parish, West Grove, to Co-Coordinator of the Mother of Mercy House in Kensington

EDUCATION APOSTOLATE

Reverend John E. Donia, from School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, to School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown

Reverend Daniel J. Dwyer, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, to School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia

Reverend Christopher P. Landis, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square, to Faculty, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia

Reverend John P. Masson, from Parochial Vicar, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, to Faculty, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield

Reverend Stephen C. McCarthy, from School Minister, Saints John Neumann-Maria Goretti High School, Philadelphia, to School Minister, Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia

Reverend John J. Nordeman, from Pastor, Queen of Peace Parish, Ardsley, to School Minister, Lansdale Catholic High School, Lansdale

Reverend James P. Olson, from President, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, to School Minister, Saints John Neumann-Maria Goretti High School, Philadelphia

Reverend Samuel A. Verruni, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Mark Parish, Bristol, to Director of Campus Ministry, Immaculata University

NEWLY ORDAINED

Reverend Daniel J. Arechabala, to Parochial Vicar, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales

Reverend James J. Cardosi, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Denis Parish, Havertown

Reverend Alexander R. Gibbs, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media

Reverend Steven W. Kiernan, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler

Reverend Addisalem T. Mekonnen, to Parochial Vicar, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster

Reverend Kevin T. Mulligan, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Joseph S. Zaleski, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend James R. Casey, from School Minister, Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Lawrence F. Kozak, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anastasia Parish, Newtown Square

Reverend Joseph Steve Joong Hun Lee, Archdiocese of Seoul, to Parochial Vicar, Holy Angels Parish, Philadelphia, effective April 20, 2015

Reverend Harold B. McKale, from Parochial Vicar, Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown

Reverend William J. Monahan, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend James C. Rodia, O.Praem., to part time Parochial Vicar, Saint Richard Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Richard E. Rudy, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Croydon, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend John D. Schiele, from School Minister, Lansdale Catholic High School, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown

Reverend Richard J. Smith, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia

Reverend Matthew J. Tralies, from School Minister, Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland

CHAPLAINS

Reverend Zachary W. Navit, from Catholic University of America, to Chaplain, Saint Mary Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Lansdale
Reverend John J. Pidgeon, from Pastor, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia, to Chaplain, State Correctional Institution at Graterford

RELEASED TO RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Reverend Gregory J. Hamill, from Chaplain, Saint Mary Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Lansdale, to a period of discernment at Saint Joseph’s Abbey with the Trappists, Spencer, Massachusetts

OTHER

Reverend Zachary W. Navit has been temporarily released from service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in order to attend Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.