December 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective December 12, 2022, unless otherwise noted:
PASTOR
Reverend Charles Zlock, from Pastor, Saint Monica Parish, Berwyn, to Pastor, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS
Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Dunleavy, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown, effective November 16, 2022
Reverend Paul J. O’Donnell, from School Minister, Archbishop Wood High School, Warminster, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Monica Parish, Berwyn
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Reverend Jeffrey M. Rott, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia
RESIDENCE
Reverend Anthony M. Raymundo, School Minister, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, from Saint Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill, to Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, effective November 28, 2022
November 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective November 14, 2022, unless otherwise noted:
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend Patrick J. Muka, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington, effective November 2, 2022.
Reverend John J. Pidgeon, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick.
CHAPLAIN
Reverend Andrew F. Lane, to Chaplain, Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, Philadelphia, while continuing as Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia.
October 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective November 14, 2022, unless otherwise noted:
PASTORS EMERITI
Reverend J. Thomas Heron, Saint Matthew Parish, Conshohocken.
Reverend John J. La Rosa, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 27, 2022
PASTOR
Reverend Joseph Devlin, from Pastor, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park, to Pastor, Saint Matthew Parish, Conshohocken
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Reverend Joseph C. McCaffrey, from Faculty, Little Flower High School, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park
September 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend Justin A. Freeman, O. de M., to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 26, 2022
Reverend Lourdes Sri Dharshanna Jayamanne, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan, effective September 12 2022
August 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
SEMINARY
Reverend Augustus C. Puleo, from Pastor, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, to full-time Faculty member and Director of the English Language Program and the Spanish Program (ESL), Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary, effective September 1, 2022
PASTORS
Reverend Thomas R. Betz, O.F.M. Cap., to Pastor, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2022
Reverend Paul W. Galetto, O.S.A., to Pastor, Saint Paul Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 1, 2022
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS
Reverend Manuel J. Flores, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Stanislaus Parish, Lansdale, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Patrick Parish, Norristown, effective September 1, 2022
Reverend Joseph Soon-Jin Kim, to Parochial Administrator, Holy Angels Parish, Philadelphia, and Coordinator for the Korean Apostolate, effective July 28, 2022
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend John F. McLoughlin, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2022
Reverend Jonathan Graham Rice, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Stanislaus Parish, Lansdale, effective September 1, 2022
SPECIAL MINISTRY
Reverend Markus Rudy Hermawan, C.M., to Chaplain of the Indonesian Apostolate, with residence at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 3, 2022
RETIREMENT
Deacon James E. Bogdan, Permanent Deacon, Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown, effective June 20, 2022
PERMANENT DEACON
Deacon Michael P. Murtha, from Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, to Saint Joseph Parish, Donwingtown, effective June 23, 2022
June 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective June 20, 2022, unless otherwise noted:
RETIREMENT
Reverend Vincent R. Morabito, effective June 1, 2022, he will reside in a private residence
PASTOR
Reverend John J. Fisher, OSFS, to Pastor, Our Mother of Consolation Parish, Philadelphia, effectvie July 1, 2022
EDUCATION APOSTOLATE
Reverend John E. Donia, from Principal, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, to President, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, effective July 1, 2022
CHAPLAIN
Reverend Jacob John, from Chaplain, Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, with residence at Saint Dominic Parish, Philadelphia, to Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System, Huntingdon Valley, with residence at Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Rydal, effective July 1, 2022
RESIDENCE
Reverend Joseph C. McCaffrey, Faculty, Little Flower High School, from Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton
RETIREMENT – PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon James Anderson, Jr., Archdiocese of Atlanta
Deacon James A. Basilio, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park
Deacon William A, Cella, Presentation B.V.M. Parish and Saint Joseph Parish, Cheltenham
Deacon Anthony J. Cincotta, Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Glen Mills
Deacon Francis J. Connors, Saint Denis Parish, Havertown
Deacon George V. Corwell, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown
Deacon Joseph W. Lonergan, Diocese of Camden
Deacon James T. McAvoy, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Chester Springs
Deacon George E. Morris, Jr., Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington
Deacon Joseph T. Rooney, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Abington
Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby, Saint Anselm Parish, Philadelphia
NEWLY ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon William J. Barrow, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown
Deacon Peter J. Dolan, to Saint. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick
Deacon Alan T. Haley, to Saint Patrick Parish, Kennett Square
Deacon Joseph V. Hosack, Jr., to Saint Rose of Lima Parish, North Wales
Deacon John Scott McDonald, to Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown
Deacon Thomas A. Strohmetz, to Saint Patrick Parish, Malvern
ASSIGNMENT CHANGES – PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon David M. Kubczak, from Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick, to Sacred Heart Parish, Royersford
Deacon Michael P. Murtha, from Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish, Stowe, to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville
Deacon Kevin J. Potter, from Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, Glenside, to Saint Genevieve Parish, Flourtown
On behalf of the entire Presbyterate of Philadelphia, a warm welcome and prayerful congratulations are extended to Reverend Tariq Isaac upon his incardination as a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Father Isaac currently serves as part time Parochial Vicar at Saint William Parish, Philadelphia and Chaplain to the Pakistani Community.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
PASTORS EMERITI
Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont
Monsignor Beach has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest
Reverend Charles E. Bonner, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia
Father Bonner is retiring and will reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby
Reverend Thomas J. Brennan, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville
Father Brennan is retiring and will reside at a private residence
Reverend Monsignor Paul M. Kennedy, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia
Monsignor Kennedy has been reassigned as a Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest
Reverend Joseph J. McLaughlin, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro
Father McLaughlin is retiring and will reside at a private residence
Reverend Peter N. Quinn, Divine Mercy Parish, Philadelphia
Father Quinn is retiring and will reside at a private residence
Reverend Joseph J. Quindlen, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting
Father Quindlen is retiring and will reside at Nativity of Our Lord, Warminster
Reverend Monsignor Charles P. Vance, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill
Monsignor Vance is retiring and will reside at a private residence
RETIREMENT
Reverend Timothy M. Judge, Chaplain, Holy Redeemer Health System
Father Judge will reside at a private residence
Reverend Vincent R. Morabito, Health Leave
Father Morabito will reside at a private residence
Reverend William J. Teverzczuk, Parochial Vicar, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales
Father Teverzczuk will continue to reside at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish
DIOCESAN OFFICE
Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, from Vice Chancellor and Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, to full time Chancellor with residence at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia
PASTORS
Reverend Louis P. Bellopede, from Pastor, Saint Mary Parish Schwenksville, to Pastor, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester
Reverend Anthony J. Costa, from Pastor, Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester, to Pastor, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont
Reverend James M. Cox, from Pastor, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, to Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, Schwenksville
Reverend Francis P. Foley, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend John D. Hand, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood, to Pastor, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood
Reverend Robert A. Ianelli, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester, to Pastor, Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Chester
Reverend Juan Francisco Mora Bello, FM, to Pastor, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville, with residence at Saint Joseph Parish, Coatesville
Reverend Richard J. Smith, Parochial Administrator, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Norristown, to Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Norristown
Reverend Michael G. Speziale, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem, to Pastor, Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem
Reverend Christopher M. Walsh, from Pastor, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS
Reverend Miguel Angel Bravo Alvarez, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Brian A. Izzo, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone
Reverend Brian M. Kean, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd, while continuing as Assistant Vicar for Clergy
Reverend Fernando Londono, from the Archdiocese of Denver, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Michael Parish, Philadelphia, effective July 1, 2022
Reverend Sean A. Loomis, from part-time Parochial Vicar, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, to Parochial Administrator, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, while continuing as part-time Pastoral Care, Deaf Apostolate
Reverend John P. Masson, from School Minister, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, while continuing as Chaplain, The Culture Project
Reverend Wellington M. Munoz, from the Archdiocese of Newark, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Philadelphia, effective July 1, 2022
Reverend Thomas D. O’Donald, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, to Parochial Administrator, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting
Reverend Stephen H. Paolino, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Christopher Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro
Reverend Jeffrey M. Rott, from Parochial Vicar, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Plymouth Meeting, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend George J. Szparagowski, from Dean of Formation, College Division, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill
Reverend Quan M. Trinh, to Parochial Administrator, Divine Mercy Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Chaplain, Vietnamese Apostolate in Delaware County
Reverend Joseph S. Zaleski, from School Minister, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia
SENIOR PRIESTS
Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne
Reverend Monsignor Paul M. Kennedy, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, to part-time Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint David Parish, Willow Grove, and part-time Chaplain, Saint Joseph Villa, Flourtown
Reverend Terence P. Weik, Pastor Emeritus, Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Norristown, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Jude Parish, Chalfont,
EDUCATION APOSTOLATE
Reverend Kyle M. Adamczyk, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, and Chaplain, Conwell-Egan High School, to School Minister, Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, while remaining in residence at Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown
Reverend Alessandro P. Giardini, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, and part-time Chaplain, Pope John Paul II High School, to School Minister, Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, with residence at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick
Reverend Louis Monica, Jr., from Parochial Vicar, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester, to School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, with residence at Our Lady of Calvary Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Anthony M. Raymundo, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington, to School Minister, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, with residence at Saint Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill
Reverend August A. Taglianetti, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall, to School Minister, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, while remaining in residence at Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall
NEWLY ORDAINED
Reverend Andrew J. Auletta, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown
Reverend Sang Woo Chi, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Christopher Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Henry F. Graebe, III, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Eleanor Parish, Collegeville
Reverend Andrew F. Lane, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Ryan Nguyen, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland
Reverend Roneld Saint Louis, to Parochial Vicar, Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend David M. Buffum, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, to Parochial Vicar, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester
Reverend Dominic Ishaq, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Eddystone, to Parochial Vicar, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Celestine C. Madubuko, from part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, to part- time Parochial Vicar, Saint Gabriel Parish, Norwood, while continuing as Chaplain to the Igbo Community
Reverend Kevin C. Okafor, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Upper Uwchlan, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia
Reverend Michael J. Saban, from Pastor, Saint Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler
Reverend Pachomius (Micah) Walker, O.P., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Patrick Parish, Philadelphia
SPECIAL MINISTRY
Reverend Stephen D. Thorne has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Archbishop’s Commission on Racial Healing
REGIONAL DEANS
Archbishop Pérez is pleased to announce that the following priests have been appointed Regional Deans, effective the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022
Reverend Thomas P. Whittingham Deanery 1
Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Matz Deanery 2
Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky Deanery 3
Reverend Stephen F. Leva Deanery 4
Reverend Monsignor Charles L. Sangermano Deanery 5
Reverend Monsignor Kevin C. Lawrence Deanery 6
Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. Duncan Deanery 7
Reverend Joseph J. Kelley Deanery 8
Reverend Monsignor Federico A. Britto Deanery 9
Reverend Monsignor John C. Marine Deanery 10
Reverend Monsignor Joseph G. Prior Deanery 11
Reverend Thomas M. Higgins Deanery 12
Reverend Francesco M. D’Amico Dean for Hispanic Ministry
April 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:
SEMINARY AND DIOCESAN OFFICES
Reverend Sean P. Bransfield, from Vice Chancellor, to Chancellor, effective June 20, 2022
Reverend Jason E. Buck, from School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, to Dean of Men for the College Seminary at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary, effective July 1, 2022
Reverend Michael J. Kelly, from service outside the Archdiocese, to Director of Spiritual Formation for the Spiritual Year and Pre-Theology, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, with residence at the Seminary, effective July 1, 2022
Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, from Chancellor, to Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation and Dean of Men for Pre-Theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective July 1, 2022
RETIREMENT
Deacon E. Peter Zurbach, Permanent Deacon, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, effective March 14, 2022
March 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted;
RETIREMENT
Reverend Leonard A. Lewandowski, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, effective April 1, 2022
Father Lewandowski will reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby
PERMANENT DEACON
Deacon Claude B. Granese, to Saint Helena Parish, Center Square, while continuing in his current assignment at Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, effective March 21, 2022
February 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted;
RETIREMENT
Reverend John J. La Rosa, Pastor, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, effective March 12, 2022
Father La Rosa will reside at a private residence in retirement
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Reverend Michael S. Olivere, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Timothy Parish, Philadelphia, effective March 12, 2022
Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Nicolo, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Helena Parish, Blue Bell, effective March 21, 2022
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Reverend José Molina, IVE, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective March 1, 2022
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Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective February 14, 2022;
PASTOR
Reverend John R. Weber, from Pastor, Saint Richard Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Reverend Matthew D. Brody, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Richard Parish, Philadelphia
January 2022
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted;
PASTOR
Reverend Matthew H. Phelan, O.de M., to Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 7, 2022
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend Daniel Bowen, O. de M., to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 7, 2022
Reverend Alexander Pancoast, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, effective January 17, 2022
Reverend Quan H. Tran, from personal leave, to Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 17, 2022
RETIREMENT
Deacon James J. Fowkes, Permanent Deacon, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, effective February 10, 2022
Deacon Alfred J. Mauriello, Permanent Deacon, Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, West Chester, effective December 31, 2021