NOVEMBER 2021
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS
Reverend Scottston Brentwood, O. de M., from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective November 9, 2021
Reverend Brian M. Kean, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, while continuing as Assistant Vicar for Clergy, effective November 12, 2021
Reverend Jeffrey M. Rott, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, while continuing as Parochial Vicar, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting, effective November 2, 2021
OCTOBER 2021
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
PASTOR
Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, from Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Pastor, Saint James Parish, Elkins Park, effective October 12, 2021
Father Esmilla will continue to reside at Saint James Rectory
CHAPLAIN
Reverend Jason E. Buck, to Chaplain, Catholic Committee on Scouting, while continuing as School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, effective September 23, 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS
Reverend G. Dennis Gill, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Andrew Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Director, Office for Divine Worship, and Rector, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, effective September 10, 2021
Reverend Michael G. Mullan, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston, to Parochial Administrator, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, effective October 29, 2021
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend John F. Wackerman, from Pastor, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, Glenside, effective October 29, 2021
Reverend David A. Waters, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, effective November 3, 2021
RESIDENCE
Reverend Saji Mukkoot, Manager of Pastoral Care at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Cedar Campus, to Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, effective October 1, 2021
August 2021
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
PASTOR EMERITUS – RETIREMENT
Reverend Peter M. Burkauskas, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Andrew Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 24, 2021
SPECIAL MINISTRY
Reverend Celestine C. Madubko, to Chaplain to the Igbo Catholic Communities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2021
Reverend William S. Murphy, from Pastor, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, to Coordinator of Mother of Mercy House in Kensington, with residence at Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2021
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Reverend Paul D. Holland, S.J., to Parochial Vicar, Old Saint Joseph’s Parish, Philadelphia, effective October 1, 2021
RESIDENCE
Reverend Robert Ngageno, Chaplain, Immaculate Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, from Saint Bernard Parish, Philadelphia, to Saint Jerome Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2021
RETIREMENT
Deacon Juan F. Ramos, Permanent Deacon, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 12, 2021
Deacon Victor I. Seda, Permanent Deacon, Saint Helena Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 12, 2021
June 2021
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 21, 2021, unless otherwise noted:
RETIREMENT
Reverend William S. Kirk, Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia, effective July 1, 2021 – Father Kirk will continue to reside at Our Lady of Calvary Parish in retirement
Deacon Charles W. Polley, Permanent Deacon, Saints Philip and James Parish, Exton, effective June 28, 2021
PASTORS
Reverend Roberto Gurrola, I’VE, to Pastor, Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 1, 2021
Reverend Francis T. Hannafey, S.J., from Parochial Administrator, Old Saint Joseph’s Parish, to Pastor, Old Saint Joseph’s Parish, effective June 27, 2021
Reverend Joseph S. Mostardi, O.S.A., to Pastor, Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish, Bryn Mawr, effective July 30, 2021
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Reverend Joseph A. DiMauro, O.S.F.S., from Staff, Father Judge High School, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Glen Mills, effective June 30, 2021
SECONDARY ASSIGNMENTS
Reverend John P. Masson, to Chaplain for The Culture Project, effective June 10, 2021
Reverend Christopher Redcay, to Chaplain for Young Catholic Professionals, effective June 10, 2021
Reverend Rafal Walczyk, O.S.P.P.E., to Delegate for Catholic Charismatic Renewal, effective June 10, 2021
RESIDENCE
Reverend Thomas J. Gardner, Newman Chaplain, West Chester University, from Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, West Chester, to Saint Patrick Parish, Malvern, effective June 21, 2021
RETIREMENT – PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Peter H. Burghart, health leave of absence
Deacon Felipe Cruz, Saint William Parish, Philadelphia
Deacon Patrick J. Diamond, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia
Deacon Edward J. Dymek, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem
Deacon John J. Ellis, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park
Deacon John M. Golaszewski, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro
Deacon Gary W. Guy, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Secane
Deacon Ronald F. Kelly, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton
Deacon James K. Madonna, Saint Patrick Parish, Kennett Square
Deacon Eric T. Makoid, Diocese of Saint Petersburg
Deacon Raymond M. Valdino, Saint John Chrysostom Parish, Wallingford
Deacon Joseph F. Windish, Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Parish, Jamison
NEWLY ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Paul S. Ablaza, to Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, Fairless Hills
Deacon Joseph P. Boyle, to Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media
Deacon Jesus M. Burgos, to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
Deacon Kevin J. McDermott, to Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Bensalem
Deacon Pascual Mota, to Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Philadelphia
Deacon Timothy L. Murphy, to Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown
Deacon Diep T. Nguyen, to Divine Mercy Parish, Philadelphia
Deacon Samuel O. Ujor, to Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia
Deacon James J. White, IV, to Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne
ASSIGNMENT CHANGES – PERMANENT DEACONS
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. Parish, Philadelphia
PASTORS EMERITI
Reverend Monsignor Kenneth P. McAteer, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem
Monsignor McAteer is retiring and will reside at Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Monsignor Robert C. Vogan, Saint Joseph Parish, Aston
Monsignor Vogan is retiring and will reside at Saint Denis Parish, Havertown
RETIREMENT
Reverend John E. Calabro, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia, and Pastor Emeritus, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia
Father Calabro will continue to reside at Saint Monica Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Anthony J. Cossavella, personal leave
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
Father Gorman will continue to reside at Saint John Paul II Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Dennis J. W. O’Donnell, Director, Holy Redeemer Health System
Father O’Donnell will reside at a private residence
SEMINARY AND DIOCESAN OFFICES
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
PASTORS
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. Parish, Norristown, to Pastor, Visitation B.V.M. 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
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS
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
SENIOR PRIEST
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. Parish, Norristown
Reverend Thomas A. Nasta, from Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Swedesburg to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Our Lady of Grace Parish, Penndel
EDUCATION APOSTOLATE
Reverend William J. Chiriaco, from Faculty, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, to School Minister, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, effective July 1, 2021.
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. O’Brien, 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
NEWLY ORDAINED
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
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend Sergio Castillo, I.V.E., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective April 22. 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
OTHER
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. Parish, Media
Reverend Samuel A. Verruni, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia, to Chaplain, Saint Martha Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, Downingtown, with residence at Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown
January 2021
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Reverend Francis T. Hannafey, S.J., from Parochial Vicar, Old Saint Joseph’s Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Old Saint Joseph’s Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 11, 2021
PAROCHIAL VICARS
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 Joseph’s 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