Clerical Appointments 2026

April 2026

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted.

DIOCESAN OFFICES

Reverend Philip G. Bochanski, Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia to Pastor within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, effective June 15, 2026.

In making this appointment, Archbishop Pérez said, “Caring for the faithful of the Church of Philadelphia is both a joy and a great responsibility. I am blessed to share that responsibility with faithful auxiliary bishops and a dedicated senior staff. I thank Father Bochanski for his dedicated service as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia over these past three years. He is a man of faith and deep learning, and I know that he will be a good shepherd for the souls entrusted to his pastoral care.”

Reverend Eric J. Banecker, from Pastor, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media to Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia, effective June 15, 2026

In announcing this appointment, Archbishop Pérez said, “I ask our bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful to extend a warm welcome to Father Banecker as he takes on this important role. Father Banecker has served the Church faithfully as a parish priest and in various ministerial capacities and leadership roles. He is a faithful priest with many pastoral gifts and administrative talents. I am grateful for his willingness to take on this new responsibility and ask that you join me in praying that his work will bear great fruit.”

GRADUATE STUDIES

Reverend Jason E. Buck, from Dean of Men, College Division, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to full-time graduate studies in Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., effective June 15, 2026

Reverend Sang Woo Chi, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Christopher Parish, Philadelphia, to full[1]time graduate studies in Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., effective June 15, 2026

Reverend Randall J. Kraft, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester, to full-time graduate studies in Sacred Scripture at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., effective June 15, 2026

Reverend Louis J. Monica, from School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, to full-time graduate studies in Church History at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., effective June 15, 2026

SEMINARY OFFICES

Reverend Michael C. Isenberg to Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, while continuing as Dean of Men, Theology Division, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective June 15, 2026

March 2026

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Komlan D. Gnangba, F.M., to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville, while continuing as Parochial Administrator, Saint Joseph Parish, effective February 17, 2026

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Anto Dickson Sacharias, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Agnes Parish, Sellersville, and part-time Chaplain, St. Luke’s Hospital, Grand View Campus, Sellersville, effective March 5, 2026

CHAPLAIN

Reverend Tony K. Mensah, to Chaplain, University City Hospitals, with residence at Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia, effective February 16, 2026

RETIREMENT

Deacon Mark M. Wallace, Permanent Deacon, Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, effective February 12, 2026

January 2026

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:

RETIREMENT

Reverend Francis J. Mulranen, Parochial Vicar with senior priest status, Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Norristown, effective December 4, 2025

Father Mulranen will reside at Villa Saint Joseph Darby, in retirement.

SEMINARY OFFICES

Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, from Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation and Dean of Men for Pre-Theology to Vice Rector,

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective June 15, 2026

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Kevin J. Gallagher, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Denis

Parish, Havertown, effective December 4, 2025

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Walner D. Diaz, C.M., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 20 – June 30, 2026

Reverend Alexander J. Mosko, C.O., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Philadelphia, effective November 15, 2025